Mr. Christopher J. Ferris

Christopher J. Ferris, 55, of Pittsfield, passed away at his home on Saturday, February 14, 2026, leaving behind his wife, Krista Ferris, his son, Aiden, and his daughter, Ava, all of whom will miss him dearly. Chris was a lifelong resident of Pittsfield, having attended Berkshire Country Day School and St. Joseph’s High School. He graduated from Bryant University in 1994 and attained a Masters Degree from Northeastern University in 1997. He returned to Berkshire County and started his career ultimately landing at Guardian Life, where he worked for over 20 years as a supervisor in claims. He married Krista in 2002 and together they started their family. Chris’ family meant the world to him, and he would (and did) do anything for them. Although he will always be remembered as a gentle soul, he was tough as nails as he demonstrated in his 1 ½ year battle with his illness. He never gave up because he needed to be there as long as could for his family. In addition to his family, he will be missed by his father, Alfred Ferris, his brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Kristin Ferris and Robert and Alissa Ferris, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Tom and Mary Jane Henry, and his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Kelly and Rich Buckley and Alicia and Christopher Walsh. He leaves his niece, Mikayla Buckley as well as his nephews, Michael Ferris (Aubrey), Matthew Ferris (Kate), Cade Buckley and Colin Walsh, and his beloved black lab, Merlot. He was predeceased by his mother, Jean Ferris, in 2018. Chris’ family would like to thank HospiceCare in the Berkshires as well as the Phelps Cancer Center for their compassion and care, taking such good care of all of them. Chris’ smile, wide and warm, will be missed by everybody. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Chris will be Monday, February 23, 2026, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11am at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated by the Rev. Steven Montesanti, Pastor. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 12noon to 3pm at the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North Street, Pittsfield MA 01201. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris' memory can be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires or the Phelps Cancer Center in care of the Dwyer Funeral Home.

Mr. Christopher J. Ferris

September 28, 1970 - February 14, 2026