Christopher Pozzi

Christopher B. Pozzi, 69, a long -time resident of Newark Valley, passed away peacefully with his wish of being home surrounded in the love of his family. Chris has been enduring a period of declining health for the past 5 months. Chris is survived by his angel,his wife..and his love of 39 years, Mertie (Bowen) Pozzi; his children: Ron Underwood, Renee (Stephen Morris) Pozzi and Rebecca (formerly Pado) Pozzi; his grandchildren, whom he adored dearly: Maylyn, Anthony, Skylar, Alexis, Dustin, Michael, Donavin, Kaiden and Kaleb; his siblings, Philip (Linda) Pozzi, Linda Waterman, Dianne (Don Carroll) Pozzi; mother-in-law, Julia Holden, several nieces, nephews, and cousins he also adored dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard and Geraldine (Titus) Pozzi, his siblings, Leonard "Pookie" Pozzi, Jackie Carroll, Lana Pozzi, fathers-in-law, Robert Bowen Sr., and Ray Holden. Chris was a very hard-working man, sentimental with a big heart who treasured making memories with his family members above all else. Chris loved and carried on the traditional Sunday Family Dinners spending time with his family, with football games on TV, making fun memories, including their "Lampoon Vacations" and family work projects. Chris never forgot a birthday or an anniversary even to extended family. Everyone received a card and a cake! He was employed with the Town of Newark Valley for 17 years. Chris took much pride in his Italian heritage growing up in "little Italy" on the North side of Endicott being a long-time member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Endicott, NY. For more than 30 years he competed in asphalt stockcar racing, accomplishing many victories and at one time was voted Most Popular Driver. Chris will be remembered for his huge heart, his strong work ethic and his love of everyone and his furry friends, especially Patches. We will all miss you dearly Chris! Friends are invited to join the family for a time of sharing memories at the MacPherson Funeral Home in Newark Valley on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 5-7 pm. A Funeral Service will be held there on Friday at 11 am followed by burial in Hope Cemetery. As Chriss wish, Memorials may kindly be directed to The Spaulding Foundation, Inc. (for injured racing drivers) 1074 Sulpher Springs Road, Owego NY 13827. Memories may also be shared in his guestbook at macphersonfh.com Visitation MacPherson Funeral Home Thursday, December 15, 2022 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 5 Whig St Newark Valley, NY 13811 Directions Funeral Service MacPherson Funeral Home Friday, December 16, 2022 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 5 Whig St Newark Valley, NY 13811 Directions