Christopher Michael "Chris" Durso

Christopher Michael Durso, 65, of Bridge City, Texas, went home to be with Jesus on August 30, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1954, in Port Arthur, Texas. Chris was the son of the late Tony Joseph and Katherine Malley Durso.

Chris graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1974. He went on to work in the refineries in 1976. He retired from Motiva after twenty-five plus years of dedication.

Chris had a lifelong passion for collecting antiques, restoring vintage cars and tinkering with any motor he could fit in his garage. He also had a giving heart; always willing to “give the shirt off his back” for anyone in need.

Chris is survived by his wife of almost twenty-two years, Lisa Gonzales Durso; daughters, Celeste Koons; Allison LeBoeuf and her husband, Patrick; and Anna Durso; siblings, Rosaria Jo Durso LeBoeuf and her husband, Bobby; JoAnn Durso Butts and her husband, Donald; Carlos Durso and his wife, Diane; Katherine Durso Crawford; and Gloria Durso Hernandez and her husband, Dale; his beloved grandchildren, Blake Koons; Ashlynn Koons; Layla LeBoeuf; Louis LeBoeuf; Lexton LeBoeuf; Lawson LeBoeuf; and Livia LeBoeuf; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony Joseph and Katherine Malley Durso and his siblings, Joseph Durso and Anthony Durso.

A gathering of Mr. Durso’s family and friends will begin at 12:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. The funeral service will be officiated by Brother Rudy Elizondo. Chris will be laid to rest at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches, following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

The family would like to give a sincere thank you to the doctors, nursing staff and family who took part in Chris’ care.

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