Christopher John Lorente
August 22, 1975 ~ March 22, 2024
Christopher John Lorente, age 48, of Madison, Ohio passed away peacefully at home after a year’s battle with cancer on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born August 22, 1975 in Painesville, the son of John and Kathy (Gaynor) Lorente and John Lorente. He grew up here in Madison, Ohio. He is a Madison High School graduate of 1994. He worked at Infasco of Mentor, Ohio for 19 years and Dayton Freight of Mentor, Ohio.
Chris married the love of his life, Rachel (Lekutis) Lorente on October 30, 2021. They had a daughter Layla Lorente thereafter and she was her daddy’s pride and joy in life. Chris has two stepsons, Markell and Tyrell McDonald of Madison also.
Chris lived life in the moment and fought fiercely with his battle with cancer all the way to the end. He had a wonderful personality and was the life of the party. He had many names he went by “Taz”, “Big C”, “Big Dawg” and “Oakybear”. There has never been a bigger fan for NASCAR than Chris. His love was for sports especially his Cleveland Browns. He enjoyed fishing, camping, cookouts and golfing as long as it didn’t interfere with his NASCAR. He loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rachel Lorente; daughter, Layla Lorente; step-children, Markell and Tyrell McDonald; mother, Kathy Lorente; sisters, Jeni Gephart (Adam), Toni Lawrence (Mindi) and many nieces and nephews he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, John Lorente.
Friends will be received 3-6 pm Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison with a Service at 6 pm. A Celebration of Life will take place immediately following at BrewStreaks Bar and Grill, 6710 Lake Road in Madison. Online Obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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You will be missed by all. you were the light and life of the family get togethers. Always happy and laughing may god let you watch over us and your family. Love and miss you forever and always.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
I met Chris when he was a young boy. I was his mom’s, Kathy, girl scout co-leader.
He was always such a good kid.
He turned into a good man.
Again, my deepest condolences.
My heart hurts for you all. Chris and Rich were two peas in a pod. If one didn’t think of it then the other one did. Rich and I loved Chris. Love Rich and Barb
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Nancy and I were just devastated to hear of Chris’s passing. Even though we didn’t know ya’s well, it hurts so much to se our neighbor. Love to you, little Layla and all of your family…..
Breaks my ❤️ heart that this happened to such a great guy. Prayers for his wife & daughter & family.
Chris,
I miss you my friend I will remember you as you always joke around when saw each other and your smile. You always there for me when I need to talk when I was sad always made me laugh with your jokes when I was sad. I thank you for that. You where always there for me and my kids, you loved my kids Kyle and Heather. Rest In Peace and I hope your dad John is having a beer with you up in heaven Please watch down on all of us. Until we meet again.
I am so sorry for you loss! I grew up with Chris and he was an amazing person and friend! It’s such a heartbrake that he lost his fight! He will always be remembered and missed! I’m keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers especially his babygirl and his wife! My heart just breaks!!
My condolences to Chris’s family. He was a great guy. Will be missed.
Our good Lord, welcome Chris into your heavenly home. May he rest with you in peace🙏🙏