Christopher S. Steelman

Christopher S. Steelman 65, of Barnegat, NJ passed away January 23, 2025 after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. He died at home surrounded by his loving wife, Jillianne Cistaro Steelman and family.

Chris was born on December 31, 1959, in Dover, NJ to the late Charles and Janice Miller-Steelman, and was employed as a powerhouse engineer at Novartis Pharmaceuticals for 35 years.  He graduated from Roxbury High School, Class of 1979.

His love of his family and close friends and time spent with them was immeasurable and his greatest joy.  He also enjoyed cycling, boating, traveling, hiking, hunting and fishing.

In addition to his wife, Jillianne (Cistaro), Chris was the loving father of his daughters Kristin Garlewicz (Ryan), and Alexandra Zimmerman and proud grandfather of Vail & Jaxon Garlewicz, Jett & Hawke Johnson, and two bonus grandchildren Blake and Champ Johnson. He is survived by his sister Paula Smith (Jeff Herbert), brother Charles Steelman, sister-in-law Lynn Hagdorn, brothers-in- law, Peter Hagdorn, Jamie White (Norma), Eugene Cistaro (Kathy) and Timothy Cistaro.  As well as several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, great Nieces & nephews, and cousins who were all very much loved by Chris.

Chris was predeceased by his parents, Mother-in-Law Patricia Cistaro, & sister Wanda White.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and location yet to be determined by the family.

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