Christy A. Christ
Christy A. Christ, 86, former co-owner of the original Very Best Weiner Shop, 252 High St., Pottstown, and resident of Manatawny Manor, has departed this life to join his wife, Victoria, in their heavenly home with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born in Downingtown, PA, to parents Alexander and Teressa (Marmarou) Christ, he graduated from Downingtown High School where he was a quarterback for the football team, ran track and threw javelin. While in high school, Chris, a saxophone and clarinet player, became part of an eight-piece band called the Serenaders. The band played at a variety of venues throughout the West Chester, Coatesville, and Downingtown areas, which included an event at the Sunnybrook Ballroom.
He enlisted in the US Navy upon graduation, and was stationed out of Norfolk, VA, on the destroyer USS Soley. A veteran of the Korean War, his battle station was the Captain’s “talker,” transferring messages to the torpedo shack or to the gun mounts. Because of his proximity to both, he lost hearing in his left ear. He said he was blessed to travel the world with the Navy and return without a scratch, and then marry the love of his life, Victoria George.
In 1955, after an honorable discharge from the Navy, Chris joined his father-in-law, Christ George as a partner in George’s restaurant business, The Very Best Weiner Shop, located at the time on South Hanover Street in Pottstown. When the eatery moved in 1971 to its original location, 252 High St., Christ George retired and Chris welcomed his brother-in-law, John Brower, as a partner.
Chris appreciated his 52 years as co-owner of the Very Best; often saying a highlight of his time in business was conversing with the many customers who patronized the restaurant.
He was a past member of the Rotary Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Elks, and a member of Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Reading. He enjoyed playing his sax as accompanist to his wife, Vicky, a talented pianist, and traveling the US and to Greece — the birthplace of each of their parents. Chris & Vicky cherished time spent with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren — fondly remembering vacations in Disney World and the Jersey Shore.
Chris and Vicky live on in the hearts of their family, Cherie Viscardi, Gilbertsvile, PA; Melanie (Rennie) Tucker, wife of Eric, Pottstown, PA; and George Christ, husband of Denise (Bicer), Pottstown, PA; as well as grandchildren Alexa and Nicholas Viscardi; Erik Tucker; Aaron Christ husband of Katie (Tellis); Sara (Christ) Brenner, wife of Michael; and Christie Christ; and great grandchildren, Autumn and Amber Tucker, and Caleb and Isaiah Christ. Sisters, Mary McCarter, Irene Alex-Kolb, Thelma Miller, and Angeline Christ, predeceased him.
A celebration of his life will be held at WarkerTroutman Funeral Home, 726, E. High St., Pottstown, PA on Friday evening, November 30, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Burial, officiated by Pastor Lee Hallman of TriCounty Bible Church, will be private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Montgomery County SPCA, 1059 Sweisford Road, Perkiomenville, PA 18074; or American Legion Pottsgrove Post 244, PO Box 477, Sanatoga, PA 19464; or Tri County Bible Church, 142 Buchert Rd., Gilbertsvile, PA 19525.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the compassionate people who helped care for Chris and Vicky during their three years as nursing home residents.
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