| Date of Birth | March 2, 1963 |
| Passed Away | June 2, 2012 |
| Place of Residence | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | June 9, 2012 |
| Service Time | 11 A.M. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church |
CHRISTOPHER JOHN DIDAS
HORNELL-Christopher John Didas, 49, of Hornell, passed away late Saturday evening (June 2, 2012) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born in Hornell on March 2, 1963, he was a son of Gerald and Peggy Amphlett Didas of Hornell, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1981, Chris proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1990 in active and reserves duty; serving five years with the Military Police and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal (twice), the NOC Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Badge M16 Rifle, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Assault Badge and the Freedom Team Salute Commendation.
He resided in Bradenton, Fla. for about 20 years where he was employed as a police officer with the Bradenton Police Dept. where he received many commendations
Chris returned to Hornell in 2003 and also resided in Dansville for several years.
A communicant of St. Ann’s Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Hornell, he was also a member of the Dansville American Legion Post and the Finger Lakes Chapter of ABATE of New York.
He loved law enforcement and after returning to Hornell he would often volunteer for security details with the Steuben County Sheriffs Dept. Chris was also an avid Harley Davidson fan.
Besides his parents; his family includes his three children, Jeffrey Didas Tremarco (Valorie Sarah); Jonathan Didas and Kristina Didas all of Bradenton, Fla.; his three grandchildren, Chloe Domion, Layla Tremarco and Nicholas Didas; his former wives Annette “Toni” Didas of Bradenton, Fla. and Debra Didas of Dansville; his three brothers, Gerald Didas, Jr. (Kim Sanford) of Hornell, Gary Didas of Avoca, William Didas (Tangy Fernandes) of Hornell and Steven (Andrea) Didas of Bath; his two sisters, Michelle Sorentino and Maryann (Michael) Kays all of Hornell; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Veronica Amphlett and his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Didas.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his memory at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.
Arrangements are with the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell.
I worked with Chris at the Bradenton Police Dept. He took pride in his work and led by example. He was a good hearted person. Although we lost contact when he left I still call him friend.
So sorry to hear about Chris. He was always a man of integrity and high moral standards. Outstanding police officer.
TO ALL OFTHE DIDAS FAMILY.IM AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.CHRIS WAS A FINE MAN.HE TRULY CARED FOR PEOPLE OF ALL WALKS OF LIFE.HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.A FRIEND FROM MANY YEARS AGO.JUST REMEBER THAT HE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING FROM WHAT CAUSED HIM ALL THAT PAIN.AND GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF HIM NOW.SINCERELY PAM FROM 1984
Extending my sympathies to the Didas family. Chris was a great friend!
Chris, brother in my heart, you are at peace and we will miss your never-ending smile. Thanks for all the laughs and smiles we have shared thru the years. I will always remember the Penns Cave Echo and Man-o-man in the pool with Aubrey, camping and riding, so many memories that will live forever. God Bless and R.I.P.
Chris and I ran cross country and track together we graduated together from Hornell. Chris was one of the fiercest competitors I ever had the privilage to run against. Chris always put 110 percent into anything he did. To the Didas Family your loss is our loss, we will all meet again one day. To Chris God Speed you will be missed.
My heart goes out to the Didas family.Chris was a great guy,he was so sweet. Though we had lost touch over the years I saw him a few yrs ago and it was just so good to see him. I have many good memories of Chris and he will always have a special place in my heart. Until we meet again Chris. Love your friend Dianne.
I didn’t know Chris well but he graduated with a former boyfriend of mine and occasionally visited us at the latters bed and breakfast-he had difficulties with his memory but somehow seemed to remember all the embarassing stories about my former boyfriend who he played grasshopper baseball with. He was always willing to help us with chores -he helped me unearth a whole load of firewood out of the snow in 2011 and restack it. I didn’t know him well but he had a good heart and I’m extremely sorry to hear of his passing but no one who knew him even for a short time will forget him.P