Christopher Binnachio

BINNACHIO – Christopher, 41, Richland, died at home, October 16, 2016. Born April 8, 1975 in Edison, New Jersey, son of Audrey Joyce Binnachio and John Borow. Preceded in death by; great-aunt, Vera (Hamas) Medina, who helped raise him; and maternal grandparents, Ralph “Red” and Helen (Hamas) Binnachio. Survived by loving mother, Audrey Joyce and children, Ethan, Anthony, Frankie, Krystal and Christopher Binnachio; mother of his children , Erica Jacob; aunt, Ellen Quimby; and special cousins, Lara Del Valle, Lisa Vanzile, Melissa Antonucci, Ray Binnachio, Joanne (Binnachio) Buckman, Marlene (Binnachio) Okaleta and Mike Binnachio II; and numerous other beloved family and friends. Although Christopher lost his battle with addiction, the essence of who he was will carry on in our hearts. He tried every day, to the best of his ability to be a better person. He cherished his children, enjoyed fishing in the peace and beauty of the outdoors and found moments of hope and encouragement at the Peer Empowerment Network Drop-In Center, Johnstown. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Thursday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork, Minister Allen Joseph officiating. Interment, St. James Cemetery, South Fork. www.DimondFuneralHome.com