Obituary
Christopher N. Hitchcock
YORK - Christopher N. Hitchcock, 40, of York, died Monday, Nov. 6, at his home.He was born on Aug. 31, 1966, in Huntington, N.Y., the son of William E. and June (Clark) Hitchcock. He was a graduate of York High School.
He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps for 10 years and had participated in Operation Desert Storm. He had earned the rank of Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged.
He had worked with his father William in the family's model ship building business since 1998. Christopher was a gifted musician who enjoyed playing the bass guitar. He also enjoyed boating, cooking and especially riding his Triumph motorcycle.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jayne A. (Doyle) Hitchcock of York; mother, June C. Hitchcock of Dover, N.H.; brother, William P. Hitchcock of Portsmouth, N.H., and sisters, Sandra M. Coddington and her husband Keith of Germantown, Md., and Debra A. Hitchcock and her husband Stephen Duddleson of Ijamsville, Md. Many nieces and nephews also survive him.
He was predeceased by his father, William E. Hitchcock.
There are no calling hours. Family and friends gathered on Friday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. at Pine Hill Cemetery in Dover for a graveside burial service with military honors delivered by the U.S. Marine Corps.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Chris' memory to the U.S. Marine Corps' "Toys for Tots" toy drive at any drop-off center in your local area.
Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the on-line guest book.
