Theodore Joseph Chrystie, 34, of Brantingham Road, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Wynn Hospital, surrounded by the love of his wife, Courtney, and his family.
Affectionately known as "TJ," he was born in Utica on March 21, 1990, to Donald J. and Rowena L. Sango Chrystie. TJ grew up in Utica and graduated from Proctor High School with the Class of 2008. While in high school, TJ excelled in football and baseball.
He furthered his education at MVCC in Utica, focusing on General Studies. He first worked for several years with Lupini Construction Co. in Trenton, NY, as a mason, including one summer restoring the masonry work at Boldt Castle on the St. Lawrence River in Alexandria Bay, NY.
Later, TJ was employed as a Class A Licensed driver and heavy equipment operator with IBEW #1249 in Syracuse, NY. At the time of his passing, TJ was working on the reconstruction of the Power Authority State of NY power lines between Croghan and Marcy, NY.
On December 31, 2020, TJ married Courtney M. Schoff in Boonville, NY. After their marriage, the couple resided on the West Road in Constableville before moving to their present home near Brantingham.
TJ was a member of IBEW #1249 in Syracuse, NY. He was also a board member of Boonville Little League Baseball and served as a coach for the South Lewis Youth Softball teams.
At eighteen, TJ joined the MVUBA - Mohawk Valley Baseball Umpire Association and served as an umpire for Section 3 high school baseball games. In the summer of 2020, TJ restored the Port Leyden Community Baseball field, hosting many softball games there.
After high school, TJ became an avid softball player, excelling at the position of shortstop. He was well-known for his excellent softball participation throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, playing in games and tournaments along the East Coast and in Ohio. Locally, TJ played for Rookies Softball Team at the Forestport Ball Field and other locations in New York State.
His children were his world, especially his daughter Izabel. She was his constant shadow and his little Lulu bean. Together, they shared a passion for Ohio State Football, spending many Saturdays cheering them on.
TJ is survived by his wife, Courtney Chrystie; children, Izabel and Caysen; parents, Donald and Rowena, Utica; sister and her fiancé, Nicole Chrystie and Jeff Miga; niece, Paisley Miga, of Winter Springs, FL; in-laws, Renita Schaffner and Eric Sampson, Boonville; brother-in-law, Timothy Schoff (Gina), Lyons Falls; Lindsey Schoff (Matt), Constableville; maternal grandmother-in-law, Matilda Schaffner (Bruce), Port Leyden; and lifelong special friends, Matthew George and Michael Rixford.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Theodore and Maria H. Chrystie; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Marie Sango; and grandfather-in-law, Gerald Schaffner.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, July 21, from 12 Noon until 4:00 PM, at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St., Boonville, where a Service will begin at 4:00 PM. Following the services, all are invited to a Celebration of TJ's Life at the Boonville Elks Lodge, State Rt. 12, Boonville, beginning at 5:00 PM, where food donations may be dropped off on Sunday from 11:00 AM onward.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests monetary contributions for his daughter Izabel's future education. Contributions may be left at the funeral home or sent by mail to 2387 Geiskopf Road, Boonville, NY 13309, in care of Izabel Chrystie.
TJ's final gift was the donation of his organs, allowing many others to receive the gift of life.
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