Christopher Paul Gimbalvo-Arroyo Grande High, CA

9/7/2009

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Christopher Paul Giambalvo ARROYO GRANDE Christopher Paul Giambalvo, 18, died Friday, June 12, 1987, at his residence. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in die Arroyo Grande Cemetery. Monsignor James Matron of St. Josephs Catholic Church of Nipomo officiated. Christopher was born Nov. 20, 1968 in Santa Maria and has been a lifelong resident of Arroyo Grande. He graduated from St. Patricks Elementary School in 1982 and from Arroyo Grande High School in 1986. While at Arroyo Grande High School he was the junior class treasurer and manager for the varsity football, track and soccer teams. He worked summers for the city of Arroyo Grande, Taco Bell and Carls Jr. He is survived by his parents Peter and Mary Giambalvo, one sister, Tara Giambalvo, his grandparents Peter J. and Elvira Giambalvo and Tom and Cora Higdon, all of Arroyo Grande and numerous aunts and uncles. Memorial donations may be made to the Christopher Giambalvo Memorial Fund, co Mid-State Bank, Arroyo Grande. Services were under the direction of the Wood-Voakes Mortuary of Arroyo Grande.

19 Comments

Shannon Ratliff- Evans

9/7/2009 02:08:44 am

RIP in Chris :(
July 10 at 10:37am

Kimberly Dian Johnson Robbins

9/7/2009 02:08:59 am

he always made me laugh so hard
July 10 at 4:13pm

Chris Hortline

9/7/2009 02:09:15 am

One of our St. Patrick's school mates. Can't believe I met him over 30 years ago. He had one of the kindest hearts EVER!
RIP my fellow Celtic.
July 10 at 8:00pm

Melvin Osby Jr

9/7/2009 02:09:34 am

I got into a fight cause someone was picking on him my freshman year...whup that ass...see ya my friend.
July 10 at 11:10pm

Leonard Potter

9/7/2009 02:09:47 am

He was a great kid... RIP Chris...
July 11 at 7:22pm

Thomas Tucker

9/7/2009 02:10:03 am

One of the first friends I met when I moved to AG in 76. We were in Mrs. King's class together at Harloe.
July 13 at 6:04pm

Brett Stafford

9/7/2009 02:10:17 am

I remember Chris sorry to hear that he past away. RIP
July 13 at 6:20pm

Tom Sullivan

9/7/2009 02:10:42 am

Was pretty upset when Chris passed after hs. Was in class with him since 1st grade. Found out later that he was not expected to live past 8th grade with his tumor. We got 4 extra years with him and are better for them.
July 13 at 10:30pm ·

Vickie Deal-Vecchiarelli

9/7/2009 02:10:55 am

RIP Chris
So sad :(
July 14 at 5:41pm

Roni Rodriguez

9/7/2009 02:11:08 am

RIP Chris so very sad!
July 16 at 1:00am ·

MaryAnn Rabara Lopez

9/7/2009 02:11:23 am

I remember him...he was a good person, so kind-hearted.
July 16 at 2:33pm ·

Dave Wilson

9/7/2009 02:11:37 am

Chris touched all of us. RIP.
July 19 at 10:03pm

Shawn Howell

9/7/2009 02:12:04 am

Chris was a wonderfully goofy and gentle guy. Our families were close friends so I have many memories of Chris from 4H, summer backpacking trips and working summer jobs with he and Trevor for the city of AG. Once we took a family trip to Mazatlan and Chris was "on the prowl for senoritas" he would say. If there was a pretty girl within a quarter ... Read Moremile, Chris would find her a strike up a conversation even if he had to use a Spanish/English dictionary. fearless! He was fun and mischievous like his dad Pete. I'll look for some old pics and see if I can post some. We are visiting AG and for the summer and I visited his grave yesterday. It made me sad but then thinking about Chris and all the fun and funny things made me smile. He had that effect on people even 20 years after his passing. Christopher Paul Giambalvo Nov 20, 1968 - June 12, 1987
July 20 at 6:53pm

Shannon Ratliff- Evans

9/7/2009 02:12:30 am

Wow, I did not realize he died right out of HS. Thanks for sharing such nice memories of Chris, he was quite the ladies man :)D
July 20 at 8:45pm

Dora Kelley

9/18/2009 12:38:59 pm

Chris was a sweetheart of a person, He was very kind and sweet, I have special memories of him following me around, hanging out at my locker, and calling me to chat. I still have the bottle of perfume he gave me at christmas during our sr. year. I even have the picture of him handing it to me with a big bright smile on his face. I seen Chris in the hospital before he passed. His mom might remember me, I'm the one that worked for Dr. Solemany and gave Chris the teddy bear. He will alway be in my thoughts, my prayers, and my heart. The bottle will never be opened so I can alway look at it and remember Chris.

Raven Black

1/22/2010 07:45:33 am

I "grew up" with Chris. His grandparents and my parents were good friends who introduced me.

He was a gentle and sweet soul, who always found humor in the most unusual places. It was hard not to laugh or share a smile with him.

It hit me hard when we lost him, but anyone who met him was a little better for the experience.

Rest well, my old friend - you are missed.

Heather Lynn Coultas - Clark

4/20/2011 03:35:55 am

I loved this guy:))) Always sweet and kind and would solve your rubiks cube for a dollar:)))

Craig Finch

6/18/2014 11:55:35 am

I too was in 4H with Chris and went to school with him. He was always such a nice person. I had no idea he had a brain tumor all those years. He never said anything about it. RIP Chris.

Raven Black

11/14/2017 02:21:39 pm

That was the kind of person Chris was. He didn't focus on any kind of setback. He LIVED his life. More living was tossed into his 18 years than any of mine with interest.

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Christopher Paul Gimbalvo-Arroyo Grande High, CA

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