Christine was a modern maker whose many creative talents defied categorization and touched many. She was also a devoted wife and mother who brought the same drive and creativity to our everyday family life.

Born on Long Island, N.Y., Christine relocated with her family at a young age to Cranford, N.J., where she spent her early life surrounded by a tight-knit community of friends and neighbors with whom she remained close throughout her life. After progressing through the Cranford schools as the straight-A, goodie-two-shoes everyone envied, she went on to attend Syracuse University, where she forged irreplaceable friendships and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications Design. During these years, she also navigated the trauma of multiple brain tumor health crises with inspiring grace and resilience.

Soon after college, Christine relocated to Boston, Mass., where she worked as a graphic designer for blue-chip advertising agencies TFA/Leo Burnett Technology Group and Hill Holliday. Her award-winning creative work was featured in multi-million-dollar advertising campaigns for Dunkin’ Donuts, John Hancock, and other globally recognized brands.

It was also during her time in Boston that Christine and I met and fell in love. After marrying in 2003, we embarked on an international adoption journey together, welcoming Spencer to our family in 2009 and Milo in 2014.

As she transitioned into motherhood, Christine’s creative pursuits also diversified and blossomed. These creative chapters are too many to list, but her photography, quilting, knitting, and home decor talents brought particular joy to everyone in her life. She also directed her love of animals into volunteer efforts with Rhode Home Rescue, helping place countless dogs into loving adoptive families.