Christopher Adam DiSalvo was born on August 23, 1978 in Gulfport, MS.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Linda Jane DiSalvo; his maternal grandparents, Roy James & Ester Adams; and his paternal grandfather, Louis DiSalvo.
He is survived by his father, Butch DiSalvo (Donna; his paternal grandmother, Katherine DiSalvo; his sister, Sherry O'Brien; brothers, Jamie DiSalvo and Tony DiSalvo; niece, Ashley Gruich (Chris); nephew, Blake O'Brien; nephew, Zach DiSalvo (Chelsea); niece, and Alicia DiSalvo; great nieces and nephews, Tyler, Gavin, Ava Gruich and Austin DiSalvo; aunt, Linda and uncle, Lester Simmons; and his favorite cousin, Suzie and his best friend JD (Oscar) Matei.
From a very early age, Chris showed a love for radio broadcasting. He wanted nothing more than to be a DJ. By the age of 16, his outgoing personality and the help of his mentor and surrogate father Dave Humphries, Chris earned a spot at Kicker 108 with a name everyone remembers, "Kato on the radio." Chris was a dedicated employee to coast radio group for almost 10 years. He then went on to continue his career in radio at 95KSJ and K99FM, the rocket, in Mobile Alabama where he earned the title "Chrisissippi." In 2007, he changed his career and started working for NBC 15 as master control operator - a behind the scene job that Chris developed a passion for. If you knew him you loved him. From his charming wit to his loving personality, Chris kept a smile on everyone he came in contact with. He never met a stranger which is very evident in the overwhelming response to his untimely death. The one thing that's certain is he loved and was loved.
Chris was proud to be an American, loved his country and the military. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to any military charity of your choice in his honor.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 3, 2017, from 3 - 4 pm at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. A memorial service will be held at 4 pm in the funeral home chapel. An online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com
Visitation
AUG 3. 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503
Service
AUG 3. 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM Riemann Family Funeral Home- 3RR 11280 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport, MS, US, 39503