Christopher J. Welsh of Rockledge, Florida, passed away on June 26, 2023, at the age of 65.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Helen Welsh, daughter Amanda, daughter Anna, brother Kevin (Cindy), sister Patty (Russ), sister Nancy, brother Tommy, 5 nieces and 3 nephews.
Chris was born in Bayshore, New York where he had a paper route, played sports, enjoyed fishing and boating with his family. He moved to Merritt Island, Florida with his parents and younger brother, Kevin in 1972.
Chris graduated from Merritt Island High School in 1976. He enjoyed his high school years where he was on the wrestling team. Chris went on to graduate from Brevard Community College and Rollins College with a degree in Bachelor of Science.
In 1978, while Chris was in college, he started working at United Parcel Service. He held several positions including delivery driver. He was also a union steward and was very active with the Teamsters Union.
In 2001 he went to work for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters out of Washington D.C. His position in the D.R.I.V.E. department gave him the opportunity to travel the USA and make lifelong friends across the country.
Chris was very proud of careers at United Parcel Service and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He retired in 2017, earlier than he planned due to his diagnosis of Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
Chris’s time to walk eternally with his parents, Thomas and Anita Welsh came sooner than we could have imagined. We know now Chris is at peace. He’s fishing and whistling in heaven.

In lieu of flowers the family is suggesting donations to St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care at www.reflectionsisc.org