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Christopher "Bunni" David Richardson

Orlando, FL, USA

May 27, 1987 - September 30, 2020

May 27, 1987 - Sep 30, 2020

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Chris Richardson, 33 years old, of Orlando, FL, passed away on September 30, 2020 after a battle with diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Chris was born on May 27, 1987 to Faith and Regis in Livingston, New Jersey. After graduating from West Orange High school in 2005, he went on to study Liberal Arts at Middlesex County College.

He had a kind and loving spirit. Upon meeting him, his warmth would engulf you and draw you in. He was affectionate, often greeting you with a tight hug. He was funny, sarcastic and giving. He loved all types of music and listened to everything from Miles Davis, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Z, Bob Marley and John Coltrane. He loved oldies too like Parliament Funkadelic, the O'Jays, Michael Jackson and Whitney. As a small child he would torture his mom by playing the Bodyguard soundtrack over and over again and they never missed a Verzuz battle. He loved the written works of Langston Hughes, James Baldwin and the art of Basquiat. He started toy drives for St. Jude's hospital, mentored teens, and was a camp counselor. He was affectionately known as Mr. Rich to students at Wekiva High School, Lakeview Middle and Orlo Vista Elementary.

Chris loved his family and admired his uncles. He mirrored each of their character traits and made it his own. He appreciated everyone in his family for their unique selves...

Mom (Faith) - They shared a special mother/son bond. They shared laughs, cries, triumphs, and disappointments. They were each other's protector, friend, supporter and confidante. It was a ride or die relationship. He adored his mom and always showered her with love and affection. He admired her strength and tenacity. He was her Bunni, one of the many nicknames she had for him.

Uncle Floyd - His devotion to our family and his self-sacrificing nature.

Uncle Peter - His tenacity and never complaining when things were difficult. However, he never quite got his rhythm less dance moves. We have video!!! And our family will never forget the infamous split he performed to the baseline of MJ's Billie Jean at his son's wedding!!

Uncle Al - How easy it was to talk to him about anything. They shared long, open conversations about life and pop culture.
He shared his mantra:
O God and Heavenly Father,
Grant to us the serenity of mind to accept that which cannot be changed; courage to change that which can be changed, and wisdom to know the one from the other, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Uncle Michael - His honesty (sometimes brutal) but honest none the less. His social consciousness and giving back to the community.

Aunt Jennifer - Her great cooking, especially the yams at Thanksgiving dinners. He would cuddle up to her and admired her sophistication but would tell her " a jus love it when yuh curse" for those few times when lady likeness would not suffice.

Aunt Peppie - The trips to VA, the rides in her car with the music blaring. He loved her strength, her positivity, her ride or die spirit and chuckled when she tried to speak patois.

Aunt Dorothy - Her sophistication and down to earth spirit. He admired her kindness, her gentility and he knew she was perfectly suited for his Uncle Floyd.

Aunt Hazel - He enjoyed the conversations shared with her and his Uncle Al, the hospital visits and meals she prepared while he was hospitalized. He appreciated the motherly care and concern she often showed him, always asking if he was alright.

Mark and Maria - He loved Mark's playful nature, and enjoyed the insightful conversations they had when they saw each other. He admired the loving interactions with his wife Maria and their kids.

King and Malik - Spending time in VA and the walks to the creek for "keep in real" conversations. He admired King's adaptability and strength. He was amazed at Malik's talent as an artist and admired his quiet, peaceful personality.

Gordon, Peter Anthony and Tiffanie - He admired Gordon for chasing his dream as a writer, Peter Anthony's quiet strength and Tiffanie's intelligence.

Marene (Godmother) - She was always a part of his life, supportive and ever present through the thick and thin. He enjoyed her smile, the countless field trips and birthday celebrations.

May - She was always supportive especially during his hospital stay as a diabetic, the field trips and her contagious laugh.

Grandma - He loved her endlessly and missed her so much. He admired her faith in God, her strength and conviction and the jewels of wisdom she gave him. He loved curling up next to her for her head rubs and couldn't get enough of her spaghetti and meatballs. He treasured her back to school brunches for the grandkids. While other teens only wanted to spend time with friends, he would make sure to spend time with her during summer breaks and holiday recess.

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