TURINI, Christopher John

Published in Mohave Daily News Online from Mar. 16, 2021 - Bullhead City, Arizona - Christopher John Turini, age 55, a resident of Bullhead City, Arizona passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was born on July 27, 1965 in New York City, New York. Christopher graduated from Chaminade High School and attended Villanova University. He was a boy scout, an alter boy at his church and an all around perfect child. He loved fishing from early on till his last days, entering fishing tournaments whenever he could. He was an extremely talented Chef and was on TV and in newspapers where he received many accolades for his culinary skills. He was a people person and those who had the pleasure of knowing him were easily taken with his larger than life personality and his love of life. He will be missed beyond measure, but his legacy will continue through his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Turini; and grandfather, Dante Bertani. Christopher is survived by his father, Fred Turini of Lackawaxen, PA,; biological father, Dan Ganschow; daughter, Christina Turini of Ft. Mohave, AZ.; son, Nicholas Turini of Ft. Mohave, AZ; son-in-law, Julio Estavillo of Ft. Mohave, AZ; sisters, Jennifer Turini of Florida, Lesley Ganschow, and Claudine Fitzgibbons; grandsons, Greyson Estavillo of Ft. Mohave, AZ, and Julian Estavillo of Ft. Mohave, AZ; nieces, Krista Rogers, Stephanie Rogers, Grace Fitzgibbons, and Jillian Ganschow; nephews, Timmy Fitzgibbons, and Deano Ganschow; and former wife, Colleen Marie Richards. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Desert Lawn Funeral Home, 9250 S. Ranchero Lane, Mohave Valley, Arizona 86440. Officiating will be Mona Nicholas. Visit our Obituary Guest Book at www.mohavedailynews.com