Chase W. Filandro

He lit up a room , and now heaven.

Chase was so vibrant and charismatic. He shared his gift freely and could light up your heart the second he met you. It was an absolute joy to get to know him and watch him perform with my son Caleb, Ava, Chris and Andrew in the “Just Add Water” band. He put his all into everything he did and you couldn’t help but be moved by his amazing energy. May he always live on in the hearts of everyone he touched. He left us with so much and left us much too soon. Sending love and comfort especially to the family, those closest and all who are hurting. 💔🙏

Chase was enigmatic. He would just draw you in and make you laugh, letting you forget about anything weighing on your mind. I met him by chance through an English course at NYU, and then kept him by choice in my life, because who could not love him? We talked about books, love, sunsets, and all the simple joys we found in life. I don’t think I’ve ever met someone more full of beauty and energy in my life. I’ll miss out coffee chats at Cafe Reggio, watching you carefully eat only the noodles out of the soup you ordered because it was too spicy, and the little impromptu acts we would do on the streets just to have a laugh. You will always be loved and missed, and I still hope to take the hike with you someday. Love you, Chase.

Dear Filandro family,

I am very saddened to hear this news. Tom and I were catching up last week in Norwalk at an ICR meeting and had an extensive conversation about Chase and his aspirations in the creative arts. He sounded like a wonderful kid with an amazing spirit.

I hope that your wonderful memories of him will provide some modicum of peace during this difficult time.

Chase was one of those people that when you first met him, you would know him completely. He was full of positive energy and charisma. He was the vocalist in Just Add Water, with my son Caleb, as well as Ava, Andrew and Chris. They would practice in our basement and you would know when he was here. He’d stop in and talk for good while to my wife Kristen and I before the band started. If you had seen him with the band, you’d know right away this show was going to be exciting.
You were a bright light Chase…may it shine forever.
To your family…I send you my prayers May God bless you and that you will one day find peace.

My sweet Chase. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face and finding space in your heart for me. I miss you now and forever. I love you.

Our love and prayers go out to the Filandro family.
We were so blessed to have met and bonded with Chase at Kaylee’s wedding in May 2024. We had an instant connection, and he left a memorable lasting impression on us as a genuine, warm, funny, personable, and present loving spirit.
What a wonderful creation of God, and he will be missed truly by all.
Please feel our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies.
We believe that Chase’s spirit will live in the hearts of those who were blessed to know him.

Much love and aloha,
Michael Voth and Neal Miller

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To our Godson, Chase. I wish I had the right words to honor you. You are one in a million, a bright star that has always shined brightly. We have always been in awe of all your talents. We beamed with pride as we watched you in your many roles on stage. We listened with our hearts full of pride and joy as a singer in Just Add Water. At any moment when I would miss you Chase I would watch you on Instagram to hear your book reviews and learn about your travels. Chase, thank you for every memory you made with our family- from wrestling with Uncle Michael, hanging with your cousins Ashley and Abby and always making us feel so special. You loved freely and I can still always hear your words- I love you Aunt Laura. Chase we love you and will miss you more than anyone will know. To our Family: Tom, Cami, Franki and Dan, Ford and Emma we love you so much. Sending our love and prayers to all of you. We will be here for you today, tomorrow, and forever.
With Love,
Michael, Laura, Ashley, and Abby

Such an unexpected passing of a beautiful young man inside and out. May he rest in peace.

Our heartfelt condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Although I didn’t know Chase, I worked with his father Tom a long time ago at Shearson. I was shocked and saddened to read about the death of his son. My condolences to all of Chase’s family and friends.

Chase, I know you can’t read this but I don’t even know where to begin. I am absolutely heartbroken. You were a beautiful soul and were always so kind to me. You will forever be a part of my Atlantic family and I will never forget our wonderful sewing class together. We bonded over cowboy boots, classic literature, playing the guitar, of course acting, and so much more. I loved our facetimes with my family and how you called my grandma your grandma, trying to figure out how to use a thread and needle with you, and laughing over every crazy medical adventure I had (especially my bloody eye lol). It already feels so weird that I can’t just pick up the phone and call you and that I am no longer getting updates with your name on Goodreads. Oh Chase fly high man. I miss and love you so much.

Chase was a wonderful and talented young man. He was full of light and enthusiasm. He had such an affable spirit. I was grateful to know him as his teacher for 4 years at KMHS. We had great conversations, and he always made me laugh (even when I had on my “teacher face”). My condolences to all who loved and knew him. I am away this week, and cannot attend the wake, but I will make sure to donate to his memory. My prayers are for him, his family, and his friends. May perpetual light shine upon Chase.

Dearest Cami and the Filandro Family

My deepest sympathy to you all. May Chase rest in peace..

With love and prayers
Diane Valcic

Oh my goodness, what hurt so bad?
Chase rest eternally, now in Peace.
Your soul spoke to us with your smile, kindness and integrity. 🎚️

Eternal rest grant unto to Chase O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Chase was and still is a big inspiration for me. I remember when I was down in the darkest place imaginable he would smile at me every day and talk to me in the hallways, and I couldnt help but be happy when he was around. If it weren’t for him, I wouldve never joined drama club my junior year, or gotten so deep into music and singing. I cant begin to thank his family enough for raising such a wonderful boy who had such a large impact on everyone he met.

To Chase, you were like one of many “older brothers that I’ve never had”. Our conversations at Just Add Water shows, those times you gave me the mic in the middle of songs and told me to sing because you saw me singing the lyrics in the crowd, the times we would just catch each other in the hallways and laugh about something completely random, and so many more that would take me hours to name. I love that I can look back on my experience with you and have 100% of them be happy memories, you were such a radiant person and wherever you went, bright lights followed.

Rest easy brother, I love you and i’ll miss you every day. I dedicate my future performances in the world of arts in your honor. ❤️

Dear Chase,

I still remember the moment i met you. I had just moved to huntington, and didn’t know anyone in town. when august rolled around and it was time for school, i sat alone on the bus while everyone already had their seat mates. it was lonely for a few days, until you noticed me. you had no idea who i was, but you still came up to me and asked if you could sit next to me. from that day forward, we sat next to each other every day when being driven to highschool. we bonded over games, music, and hobbies. i would always look forward to the start and end of the days for the chances to talk to you. you have completely changed my life chase, you have made highschool a better place for me. every day i thank you for making my world a better place, helping me to get out more, socialize, and to just not be afraid when wanting to make friends. you broke me out of my shell. thank you for being such a kind and genuine person. i’ll miss you for the rest of my life chase, i love you so very much and i pray you’re resting well. please always remember me

I am very sad that your physical form is gone.
However, I do believe your spirit is eternal and will live on for infinity.

I did not know Chase, but I am sad that he is no longer with us.

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Chase. We just wanted to let you know that our thoughts are with Tom and his family and friends.

Love and light to his family and friends. It was a thorough, serious joy to have him; it is a true shame to have lost him. Rest in peace, eternally.