Mr. Christopher "Colonel" Kearns

Christopher David “Colonel” Kearns, 46, of Pittsfield passed away on May 22, 2018 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 31, 1971 in Pittsfield to Carol Izzo Kearns and David Kearns, Chris was a 1991 graduate of Pittsfield High School where he was an outstanding basketball player. Chris also played little league and Babe Ruth baseball throughout his youth. Chris also had a passion for music and was a talented drummer. Chris was a longtime employee of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. He was a diehard Boston Red Sox fan and a Boston Celtic fan, especially of his idol #33 Larry Bird whom he tried to emulate. In June of 2007 Chris married the love of his life, Angela Regnier, their love was strong and special. Chris adored Angela. Chris leaves behind three children, Conner, Kaylee, and Keith. He absolutely adored his children as they did him. Chris also leaves behind his brother Michael (Angela Hunt), and sister Colleen Harte (David) whom he loved and would do anything for them; nephews Jake Harte and Joey Kearns; nieces Kacie and Kylie Harte who all adored uncle Chris. Chris also leaves his grandmother, Marion E. Kearns who shared his birthday and adored him; grandmother Ann Izzo cherished Chris as did (Grampa I), Joseph Izzo who died in March and will be waiting to greet Chris and welcome him to Gods Kingdom with the rest of his family. His Grampa Wally Kearns passed in 1991 when Chris was 20- he too adored Chris. Chris also leaves godmother and aunt Patty Monti, aunt Debbie Harrington, and uncles Tim Kearns, Dan Kearns, and Bob Izzo, and also many cousins. Waiting in heaven are uncles Joey, Johnny I, and Jimmy Izzo, who all loved Chris. Chris was a loving son and was cherished by his family. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, loyalty and devotion to his family, and will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Christopher David “Colonel” Kearns will be Monday, May 28, 2018, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Church, celebrated by Rev. A. Peter Gregory, Pastor Emeritus. Burial will be at a later date. Calling hours at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, MA will be on Sunday, May 27, 2018 from 1 to 4 p.m.. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Chris Kearns Memorial Fund, care of the funeral home, or to a GoFundMe page that has been set up to benefit his children, Click here to donate.

Mr. Christopher "Colonel" Kearns

May 31, 1971 - May 22, 2018