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Christopher John Binkley

October 12, 1947 - March 22, 2015

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Obituary For Christopher John Binkley

October 12, 1947 - March 22, 2015

Binkley, Christopher, age 67, of Upper St. Clair, died after his struggle with cancer on Sunday, March 22, 2015 . Son of the late Ruth and Gordon Binkley; beloved husband of Dorothy; loving father to Michael; foster father of Sara and Jacob; brother of Karen (Michael) and Robert (Carol); and uncle of Christine, Robert, Timothy, Denise and Linda. Christopher was a U.S. Army Veteran. He retired from Pittsburgh Mailing in January 2010, however as a sports fan, he really enjoyed his part-time jobs as a vendor with Three Rivers Stadium, PNC Park, and Heinz Field for 39 years. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Thursday morning at 11:00. Interment will follow at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: UPCI and UPMC Cancer Center, Gift Processing Department, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite 8084, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2536; Family Hospice & Palliative Care, 50 Moffett Street, Pittsburgh PA 15243; or United Way of Washington County, 307 LL Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Michael and Family, Please accept mine and my family's deepest condolences during this hard time. I lost my aunt earlier this year to cancer, so I can relate to how you are feeling. Mine and my family's thoughts go out to you and all of your family. Sincerely, Tyler Lamb

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Michael, My condolences to you and your loved ones at this sad time. Sincerely, Dave Watson

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Dotty, So very sorry for your loss. Since I lost my husband to cancer a few years ago, I feel your pain. I am still around if you need an old friend to talk to. Sincerely, Janet Laub Vogt

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Michael and Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Lixia Kang

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Michael and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sincerely, Kate Speer

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Dotty and Michael: I was so sorry to hear that Chris had passed away. He fought a long hard battle and now he is at peace. If I can help in any way please call me. Loving thoughts to all. Mona.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Bob, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your brother, Chris. Please know that we are thinking of you. We hope that this is a time of fond remembrances of your family life together. Love, Janis & Greg

  • December 11, 2019

    My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Binkley family. Thinking of you all and hoping you will find comfort in your many special memories of Chris. With love and HUGS, Cousin, Terri

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Michael and Family, Please accept my sincere condolences on the death of your beloved Dad. May your memories help to sustain you at this sad and difficult time. Sincerely, Debbie Rentschler

  • December 11, 2019

    Please accept our condolences in the passing of your father. We are very sorry to hear of your loss.