Christopher Bahnuk 71 of Owego, formerly of Endwell fell asleep peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Chris graduated from Maine-Endwell in 1971. He then went to Wagner College and met three of his lifelong friends who became his extended family. Chris had a love of trains and construction vehicles. If you knew Chris, you also knew there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for his family.
Chris was an active member and former trustee of St. Mary’s Orthodox Christian Church. He was a member of the Endwell Fire Department. He was a retired employee of the Hanger Clinic in Johnson City and a former employee for Endicott-Johson, Shapiros, Verizon, and Rogers Trucking,
He was predeceased by his parents, Nick and Mary Bahnuk. Chris is survived by his wife of fifty years, Virginia (Cady) Bahnuk, daughter, Sandy (Fred) Whatman, two sons, Dan (Liz) Bahnuk and Paul (Jakki) Bahnuk, his grandchildren, Julia, Kaitlyn, Luca, Nate, Haley, Myles, his brother, Tim (Linda) Bahnuk and nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Friday 10am -11am at St. Mary’s Orthodox Christian Church, 1907 Jenkins Street, Endicott followed by a Funeral Service offered by the Rev. Nathaniel Choma. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
In lieu of flowers kindly consider contributing in Chris’ memory to St. Mary’s or to Every Cat’s Dream, 1201 Vestal Parkway West, Vestal.