SCHOHARIE — Christopher G. Micardi, a sales manager with a warm heart, died suddenly at his Fort Road home in Schoharie on Tuesday, Oct. 28, of natural causes. He was 61.

Born on Oct. 7, 1964 in Troy, he was the son of Linda (née Barron) Lawson. He graduated from Guilderland High School, Class of 1982, and later attended North Country Community College and the University at Buffalo, where he earned a degree in architectural design.  

“Chris built a successful career in sales,” his family wrote in a tribute, “and was most recently the regional sales manager for American Woodmark/Waypoint Living Spaces, covering Northeastern, New York.  

“Known for his warm heart, quick wit, terrific sense of humor, and adventurous spirit, Chris enjoyed spending time with his children and many friends. He enjoyed softball, golf, fishing, hiking, drag racing, baseball; always cheering for his beloved New York Yankees and football; he was a devoted Buffalo Bills fan.

“A proud member of the Psi Kappa Psi fraternity, Chris cherished the lifelong friendships he formed there. His fraternity brothers will forever hold ‘Squissy’ close to their hearts and honor his memory in every possible way.”

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Christopher G. Micardi is survived by his fiancée and the love of his life, Briana Kim-Owens; his son, Matthew C. Micardi of Schoharie; and his stepsons, Nicholas and Lucas Owens of Guilderland.

He is also survived by Briana’s parents, Sung Bok (Leda) Kim of Mattapoisett, Massachusetts; Briana’s brothers, Cortland (Tia) Kim and Blakeley Kim of San Francisco, California; his brother, Scott Lawson of Guilderland; his aunt Noreen (Vince) Benton of Northern Virginia; his uncles, Garth (Martha) Tymeson of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and the late Raymond Tymeson.

He is survived, too, by his nieces, Emme, Elisabeth, and Meghyn Lawson, Petal Myrie and her three daughters from Queens, New York, and Marissa Tymeson; his nephews; Casey (Katelyn) Benton and Connor (Kerry) Benton and their children of Northern, Virginia, Kyle (Courtney) Tymeson and Ryan (Anna) Tymeson along with their children and several extended family members.

A prayer service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie for all who wish to pay their respects and share their love and memories.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in his honor.