Christopher Paul Drapaniotis, age 41, passed away on Monday, February 3rd. A lifelong Medford resident, he was the cherished son of John and Donna (Price) Drapaniotis. Christopher proudly served in the Army, spending time in Afghanistan, and after returning to civilian life worked as a funeral director. Most recently, he began a career in culinary arts. Christopher was kind, loving, and he had the biggest heart. He gave all his time to veterans, including serving Christmas Eve dinner at the New England Center and Home for Veterans.

Christopher was the loving grandson of William Price and the late Joanne of Georgia, and Christina Drapaniotis and the late Christos of Arizona. He was the devoted father of Ares and Andromeda Drapaniotis, and Amelia Blaney. Christopher was the beloved fiancé of Brittany Blaney, and the dear brother of Brittany Drapaniotis and her fiancé Joe Gadman, and the late Alexandria Drapaniotis. Christopher was the loving uncle of Nayali and Naytalia Drapaniotis, and is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Tuesday, February 11th at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with Christopher’s family from 9 through 11 AM. Services will conclude with military honors rendered in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Christopher’s name online at: https://nechv.org/donations/tribute-giving, or by check sent to ‘NECHV,’ 17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108.