Christian Joshua Cuffia, 26, of Gilpin Township went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2020. He was born on November 12, 1993, and the son of James M. Cuffia and Ann (Bertino) Rome of Leechburg. Chris was a graduate of Leechburg High School and Lenape Technical School then employed as a contractor with H&H Construction. He spent his free time outdoors and was often hunting, fishing, and kayaking. Chris was an avid sports fan and loved live music. He looked forward to attending concerts and rocking out to his favorite bands like Sublime, Led Zeppelin, and Grateful Dead. Chris always cherished the time he spent with his family and friends. He adored his son and was looking forward to the birth of his second child.
He is survived by his parents; a son, Clayton Cuffia (the mother, Carley Chiado) of Leechburg; his infant on the way and his stepdaughter, Caroline E. Lee (the mother and Chris's significant other, Shaylyn A. Hollobaugh of Vandergrift); his paternal grandmother, Jane Cuffia of Gilpin; his maternal grandparents, Clayton "Pete" Bertino and Sue Bertino of Leechburg; his sister, Janika L. Burns of Gilpin; his four brothers: James Cuffia of Minnesota, Clifford Cuffia of North Vandergrift, Michael Cuffia of New Castle, and John Cuffia (his best friend) of Gilpin; two stepbrothers, Tyler and Shawn Rome; his uncles, Joe (Lucinda) Cuffia of Gilpin and Adrian B. Bertino of Leechburg; a nephew, Robert J. "Henry" Cuffia; and his closest friends that were like brothers to him, Samuel J. "Piglet" Guentner and Sam Epolite.
Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bob Cuffia and his uncle, Bob Cuffia.
Friends and Family will be received on Saturday, July 25, 2020, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be a private family service at 8 pm at the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. In lieu of flowers, donations will be made to the Gamble Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at gamblefh.com