Christine Elizabeth Pestello
February 9, 1968 ~ September 26, 2016
Christine Elizabeth Pestello, age 48, of Madison, Ohio passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic due to complications from a kidney transplant. She was born February 9, 1968 in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of Charles and Alvira (Wilcox) Prine. She married Christopher Pestello in Elkhart, Indiana on May 20, 1989.
Christine graduated from Jefferson High School in 1986 and Southwest Michigan College in 1993. She was a registered nurse working at the Beachwood Surgcenter Cleveland. She enjoyed animals and outdoor activities. She could always find bargains when shopping and liked the rush of Black Friday fun. She loved family activities, traveling, movies and music. Despite her health challenges, she had a thirst for life, and was always positive, even when she didn't feel well.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Christopher; mother, Alvira "Willie" Prine; brothers, Tim (Becky) Prine, Jack (Yvonne) Prine, James (Maria) Prine, Charles (Michelle) Prine; in-laws, John and Sandy Garbutt; brothers-in-law, Michael (Tammy) Pestello; John (Linda) Garbutt, Jr.; sister-in-law, Laurie (Allan) Polasko; many loved nieces and nephews, and many dear friends and acquaintances along the way. She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Prine.
Friends will be received 10 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio. A Funeral Service will be held immediately following at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Final Resting Place will be East Trumbull Cemetery, Trumbull Township, Ohio.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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so sorry, Chris, we love you and are praying for you . . .
We are both saddened to hear of your loss Chris. You are in our thoughts and prayers. -Rachel & Eric Higby
Willie —- I am so sorry you must deal with the loss of your daughter ! No deeper pain is there! Knowing we will see our children again in the Kingdom is such peace which comes to us!! No words can explain the pain due to the depth of sorrow which is felt at this time— Our God is good and she is healed now for she earned her wings!! You and yours are in my prayers during this most very difficult time! Keep the faith & know though it's such a struggle now— God's plan unfolded and Chrstine served Christ well & peace HE has now given her & carries you and your family in this time!! My prayers to all!!
Chris, and all of Christine's friends and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Christine always had a smile to give whenever I would see her and always so pleasant and fun to talk with. I know how loved and missed she is. You all are in my thoughts and I pray you find peace during this difficult time.
Christine will be missed by many. She had such a caring and warm spirit about herself. I am so blessed she was a part of my life for several years. We are praying for Chris. May you find comfort in all the great memories of her. We love you!
Chris, I very sorry for your loss…
Chris, Christine was a very strong, compassionate, and caring person and I cannot express enough how sorry I am for your loss. You two have always been great friends to Jennifer and I and we all have shared a lot of great memories together. I am sorry we cannot be there for you but know that Jen and I are thinking of you and offer our deepest condolences to you and your family.
There are few poeple in this world that could radiate the glow that Christine had, overflowing to anyone in her presence. We will miss her forever. Thanks to all for the prayers.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Christine at Elkhart General. She always had a smile or a kind word. She had a great sense of humor and I remember having some good laughs with her. Your family will be in my prayers.
Christine will always be in my thoughts, she was always so kind and such a great friend to me. I loved working with her at lake health, she was a very compassionate and caring nurse and just a great person.
I am so very sorry for your recent loss. Losing a loved one can be a very difficult time for many families. I hope you are comforted by the resurrection promise. At Acts 24:15 we are promised to see our loved ones again. Won't it be wonderful to see that time come true? Please accept my sincere condolences.