Christopher Neal Friscia

Christopher Neal Friscia, 48, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Baylor Scott & White T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital, after a two year battle with cancer. He passed away surrounded by people he loved and who loved him immensely.

He resided in Haltom City, Texas, with his wife of twenty-eight years, Jeannette (Arredondo) Friscia. Chris and Jeannette met in 1992 at King High School in Corpus Christi, Texas where they shared a gym class. Together they have four beautiful children, who were the light of his life. He was a wonderful father to; Grace-Ann Friscia, Gabriel Christopher Friscia, Heather Leigh Friscia, and LeAnne Rae Friscia. Chris married into a wonderful family who loved him dearly; Anita Flores (mother-in-law), Grace Forehand (sister-in-law), Lindsay Grace Forehand (niece), Jim Forehand (brother-in-law), and Raymond Arredondo (brother-in-law) and wife, Nora Arredondo.

Christopher was born in Kingsville, Texas on July 2, 1975. He was raised by his late mother Susan Gayle Luce along with his siblings; Donovan Parker, Richard Elliot (deceased), Destiny (Elliot) Barnes, Timothy Friscia, and Melissa Friscia (deceased). He had a huge family full of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews who will remember him fondly and miss him greatly.

Christopher was known for being a hard working man who earned the respect of family, friends, colleagues, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He worked his best years with Phil Wiegers (EGW), his mentor and friend, along with wonderful employees that became family over the years. He was known for his great sense of humor and quick wit. He was a man of many talents and interests including a love for music, martial arts and jiu jitsu, a knack for working on cars, and barbequing. He loved to play music on his guitar, work on his cars, and he made the best brisket ever! It brought him great joy to serve those he loved. He will be greatly missed.