SPRINGFIELD-Randolph J. Christian, 55, died July 20, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on September 28, 1957 to Harold and Lenora (Dashnaw) Christian, he had worked as a truck driver. He was a US Navy veteran. In the early 1980’s he was a kidney donor and in the last 10 years fought a battle with multiple health issues-always holding on for his family. Predeceased by other family, he leaves his wife, Pamela (Rodrigues) Christian of Springfield, MA, sons: Randolph Christian, Jr. and Richard Christian of Chicopee, MA and Tony Burr and Joey Burr of Springfield, MA; mother, Lenora (Dashnaw) Debiew of Springfield, MA brothers: Harold Christian, Jr. and William Christian of NY and Mark Christian of Feeding Hills, MA; sisters, Aletta Santos of Springfield and Cathy Kowalczyk of Chicopee and grandchildren Shelby and Zachary Christian. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Evangelical Covenant Church, 915 Plumtree Road, Springfield, MA. followed by a balloon release. The family has entrusted New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill St., Springfield with the arrangements. Visit
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