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Obituary: Theodore J. “TJ” Chrystie, 34, Greig
Published: July 19, 2024
By: Provided by Trainor Funeral Home
Theodore Joseph “TJ” Chrystie
 Greig- Theodore Joseph Chrystie, 34, of
Brantingham Road, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at
Wynn Hospital, where he was surrounded by the love of his wife, Courtney
and his family.
Affectionately
known as “TJ” he was born in Utica, on March 21, 1990, a son of Donald J.
and Rowena L. Sango Chrystie. TJ grew up in Utica and graduated from
Proctor High School, with the Class of 2008. While in high school, TJ
excelled at playing football and baseball. Thereafter he furthered his
education at MVCC, Utica, in general studies.
He was first
employed for several years for Lupini Construction Co. of Trenton, NY, as a
mason and he spent one summer restoring the masonry work at Bolt Castle, on
the St. Lawrence River, Alexandria Bay, NY. Later, TJ was employed as a
Class A Licensed driver and operator of heavy equipment for IBEW # 1249,
Syracuse, NY. At the present time TJ was working on the reconstruction of
the Power Authority State of NY power lines between Croghan and Marcy, NY.
On December 31,
2020, TJ was united in marriage with Courtney M. Schoff, in Boonville, NY.
After their marriage the couple resided on the West Road, Constableville,
before moving to their present home near Brantingham.
TJ was a member
of IBEW # 1249, Syracuse, NY. He was a board member of the Boonville Little
League Baseball and he also served as a coach for the South Lewis Youth
Softball teams. At the age of eighteen, TJ joined the MVUBA - Mohawk Valley
Baseball Umpire Association and served as an Umpire for Section 3 high
school baseball games. During the summer of 2020, TJ restored the Port
Leyden Community Baseball field, where he also hosted many softball games.
After completing
high school, TJ became an avid softball player and excelled at playing the
position of shortstop. He was well known for his excellent softball
participation throughout the eastern seaboard of the United States and
played in games and tournaments in regions around the east coast, extending
to the state of Ohio. Locally, TJ participated on Rookies
Softball Team playing at the Forestport Ball Field and at many other
locations in New York state.
His children were
his world, however, his love for his daughter, Izabel
was unconditional. She was his constant shadow and his little Lulu bean.
Together they shared a passion for Ohio State Football and spent many Saturday’s cheering them on.
TJ is survived by
his wife. Courtney Chrystie; children, Izabel and Caysen; his parents,
Donald and Rowena, Utica; a sister and her fiancé, Nicole Chrystie and Jeff
Miga and a neice,
Paisley Miga, of Winter Springs, FL; his in laws,
Renita Schaffner and Eric Sampson, Boonville; brother in law, Timothy
Schoff (Gina) Lyons Falls; Lindsey Schoff (Matt) Constableville, maternal
grandmother in law, Matilda Schaffner, (Bruce) Port Leyden, and lifelong
special friends, Matthew George and Michael Rixford.
He was
predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Theodore and Maria H. Chrystie;
maternal grandparents, Joseph and Marie Sango, and Gerald Schaffner, grandfather in law.
Calling hours
will be Sunday, July 21, from 12 Noon until 4:00 P.M., at Trainor Funeral
Home, Inc. 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, where a service will begin at 4:00
P.M. Following the services, all are invited to attend a further
celebration of TJ’s life, at the Boonville Elks Lodge, State Rt. 12,
Boonville, beginning at 5:00 P.M, where donations of food may be dropped
off on Sunday, from 11:00 A.M. on.
His family is
asking, in lieu of flowers, please consider a monetary contribution for his
daughter, Izabel’s future education. Contributions may be left at the
funeral home, sent by mail to 2387 Geiskopf Road,
Boonville, NY 13309, in care of Izabel Chrystie.
The last gift TJ
was able to give, was the donation of his organs,
so that many others may have the gift of life.
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