Christine Cunningham

Christine DePalma Cunningham 10/6/1956 - 3/4/2023 Born in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Christine spent many years in Tampa, FL and Yardley, PA before moving to Buffalo, NY for the last year of her life. She passed away peacefully early Saturday morning after battling Multiple Sclerosis for a decade. Christine was a devoted and loving mother. She loved to travel, spend time in her garden, and go to the beach. She loved being with family and was an amazing home cook, instilling these values in all of her children. Over her life she held many professions including Pre-School Director, Travel Agent, Software Specialist, and Corporate Trainer. She was active in her Multiple Sclerosis support group and frequently volunteered feeding the homeless at an outreach center. Chrissy, as those close to her knew her, was a lover of music and the arts and performed in murder mystery dinner theatre. Christine is survived by her children; Tara Catalano, Sean Cunningham, Brendan Cunningham, their father, Kevin Cunningham, and her grandchildren Melo Catalano and another grandson who will arrive this May. She is also survived by her siblings Jack DePalma, Maretta Trani and Paul DePalma. In lieu of flowers please donate to an organization that Chris loved. Operation Beachhead allows for people with health conditions or impairments to enjoy the beach and surf through the use of specially designed equipment. Please send cash or checks to the P.O. Box below. Make checks payable to Operation Beachhead. https://www.opbeachhead.org/ Operation Beachhead P.O. Box 333 Matasquan, NJ 08036 Or donate via PayPal. https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=KKLXL6HWMWGT8 Relatives and Friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Snyder Chapel) 4614 Main St., Snyder (Near Harlem Rd.) On Saturday March 11th from 10:00am - 12:00 Noon where a Funeral Service will immediately follow. Services Visitation Saturday March 11, 2023 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Snyder Chapel) (Harlem, NY) Memorial Service Saturday March 11, 2023 12:00 PM Snyder Chapel) (Harlem, NY)