Christopher J. Wachter
October 8, 1958 ~ September 7, 2022
Born in:
Queens, NY
Resided in:
Islip, NY
Christopher J. Wachter – beloved son, brother, husband, father, Pop-Pop and friend – passed away on September 7, 2022.
Chris was born on October 8, 1958 in Queens, New York to Mary Anne and Richard Wachter. He graduated from Commack North High School where he met Camille, his sweetheart and wife of 42 years. Together, their loving family grew to include two children and six grandchildren.
Chris spent his life living and working along the waters of Long Island. In 1972, at age 14, his love of horsepower and the sea steered him to start an outboard repair business with his father, Dick Wachter. 50 years later, American Marine is a fixture in the Long Island boating community now run by his son Keith. Never was the smile on Chris’s face bigger than when he was enjoying time on his boat with family and friends.
His repair skills and lead foot also fueled his lifelong passion for classic cars and auto racing. In his earlier days you could find him in the garage turning wrenches or at car shows displaying his meticulously restored Camaros. He also found joy adventuring with family and friends on his Harley. Later in life you could count on him watching the NASCAR race each Sunday, an event he enjoyed sharing with his grandkids.
Chris is survived by his wife, Camille; their children Keith and Janine; six grandchildren, Christopher, Matthew, Adelaide, Thomas, Eloise and Otto; his mother Mary Anne; sister Jean and brother Paul.
Services
Visitation: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Second Visitation: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Dear Maryanne,,
Our hearts are saddened by the loss of your son, Christopher! Your St. Louis family sends all our love and prayers to the Wachter/Burke family. I wish we could be there to offer comfort to all of you. Know that we are there in spirit.
Love, Maureen, Dan, Eric, Emilie, and Maggie, Olivia, Mary, Claudia and Michael
We are so very saddened to hear of our dear cousin Chris’s passing. We extend our sincere condolences to you all. Always generous and kind, may his memory be a blessing.
Love,
Peggy, John, Sean & Liam Slattery
“Take him and cut him out in little stars,
And he will make the face of heaven so fine
That all the world will be in love with the night”
William Shakespeare
May “flights of Angels sing thee to thy rest.”
The void you leave will never be filled.
Your legacy will never forget the principles which you past down which made you he man you were.
You are missed!
The Mescall family wraps you in love and light.
Joanne & Jim Wickey
Thinking of all of you during this time. He will be missed! I have many fond memories of Mr. Wachter at your house during college and the weekends I would spend there while living in NYC. I love you all!
may he rest in peace
We are so very sorry and heart broken to hear about the passing of Chris.
Chris was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet and such a pleasure to be around.
Our deepest love, thoughts and prayers are with you!
Allan and Barbara Schroeder