Obituary of Christopher J. Margolin

Christopher J. Margolin, of Budd Lake, passed away on Sunday December 22, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Denville Campus. He was 60 years of age. Born in Hollywood, CA, Chris resided in Hopatcong for 25 years before moving to Budd Lake in 2004. He was an Electrical Technician for CAT Entertainment Services of Florida working with NASCAR. Chris enjoyed race cars and his Corvette. In his early years, he enjoyed surfing on the California beaches and racing midget cars in Pine Brook, NJ. Chris was especially fond of the time spent with his grandchildren and his visits to Las Vegas with his wife, Audrey. He was an active volunteer as a coach for the Hopatcong Warriors Youth Football and past president of the Hopatcong Little League. Chris was predeceased by his daughter, Stephanie, his mother, Glenna and a brother Kameron. Survivors include his wife, Audrey, 2 sons, TJ and Jay and their wives Natalie and Melissa. Also surviving are Chris' four grandchildren, Tyler, Alyssa, Arianna and Cameron, his father, James and wife, Dottie, siblings, Mitchell and wife, Mary, Scott and Sandy, and father and mother in law, Vincent and Ora Jane Bauer. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to celebrate Chris' life on Sunday December 29 from 1-3 and 6-8 pm at Leber-Lakeside Funeral Home, Landing. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday December 30 beginning at 11:00am at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 17 Mt. Olive Road, Budd Lake, NJ. Chris will be laid to rest at Stanhope Union Cemetery in Mt. Olive Township immediately following Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family will be accepting memorial donations directly.