Christopher Curtis (Chris) Deckman, 35, of Mullica Hill, New Jersey died on
Friday, December 23, 2016 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester, PA. Born on May 14, 1981 in Olney, Maryland. He was the son of Doug and Brenda Deckman.

He graduated from Clearview Regional High School with Honors in1999 and from Rutgers University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice with Certification in Criminology and minors in Sociology and Geography. He worked for the NJ State Government, Pat's Pizzeria and was currently employed at Lucca Freezer and Cold Storage in Vineland. Chris was a member of the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. He was a member of the youth group and participated in many community service projects and retreats. Affectionately known to many as Deckman, Chris had a big laugh and a whole lot of personality. He had a way with words and enjoyed telling stories, spending time with friends and listening to music. He was loyal, dependable and honest to a fault, and he always had your back. His sense of humor and outlook on life will always be remembered.
Chris will be greatly missed by his forever love Sherri Weaver and his family including his parents, brother Derrick Deckman and wife Cassie and niece Alia, brother Daniel Deckman, paternal grandparents Donald and Marian Deckman, and maternal grandparents Rosanne Stephens and Irving Stephens. He will also be missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, God parents, his many friends, and his very good dog Wilford. He was preceded in death by his maternal aunt Virginia (Ginny) Stephens with whom he was very close.

A Memorial will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the St. Clare of Assisi Parish/St. Michael's Church, 313 Memorial Ave., Gibbstown NJ. Visitation with the family 9:30-10:30am, a sharing time for family and friends 10:30-11am and Mass immediately following at 11am. Interment will be private. Arrangements by LANDOLFI FUNERAL HOME of Paulsboro, 300 W. Broad St. To share condolences visit www.landolfifuneralhome.com.
In Lieu of flowers donations can be made online in Chris' memory to TOPAC by visiting overdosepreventionagency.org or by mailing your donation directly to TOPAC, 1540 Kuser Road, Suite A-2, Hamilton, NJ 08619