Christopher J. Mcklevis

McKlevis, Christopher J.8/20/1955-3/16/2015Born in Elmira, NY Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Madeline (Coe) McKlevis; stepmom, Anna McKlevis; brother Joseph; and brothers in law, Raymond Bellinger and Austin Thomas. Christopher is survived by his beloved wife, Wendy (Hulslander) McKlevis, whom he would have shared 35 years of marriage on 5/9/15; loving daughters, Jennifer and Erin McKlevis; granddaughter, Mya Raelynn McKlevis, who has his whole heart, she was his world; siblings, Mary Thomas, Patricia (Wes) Grist, Kathy Bellinger, Daniel (Cammy), Robert (Jeanette), Michael (Vickie); in laws, Raymond and Barbara Weiland, Glenn and Carol Hulslander; sister in law, Deanna (Wayne) Acly; brother in law, John (Stephanie) Hulslander; numerous nieces and nephews; special niece Kelley Bellinger, who in his final days helped keep him comfortable, thank you; and his loving canine campanion Spooki. Elmira Free Academy class of 1974.Proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1974-1977. He was a City of Elmira crossing guard and bartender for the Catholic War Veterans. He very much enjoyed all of the frendships he made while bartending and the patrons very much enjoyed him. "He is the fastest...most efficient bartender we have here tonight." "Today our family lost a giant, not just because he was a big man, but because the only thing larger than him was his heart. The family chef, the family bartender, our Santa Claus at Christmas, stalwart YANKEES fan and for 35 years a most loving husband to my cousin Wendy McKlevis, fantastic father to Jennifer McKlevis and Erin McKlevis and over the top granddad. We will miss your laugh, your smart ass sarcasm, but mostly we will miss your love.RIP Chris McKlevis." -Jim Bramble In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Chris's name to CareFirst (Hospice) 11751 E. Corning Rd., Corning, NY 14830 or to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Family will receive friends at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 2 PM to 5 PM.Funeral and Committal Services will follow at 5 PM.Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at the convenience of the family.Arrangements have been entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc.Christopher's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com.