Christopher Robert Ranni, age 66 of Hoschton, passed away, Sunday, March 2, 2025. Born on November 5, 1958, in Rockland County, NY, Chris was the second of six siblings—Jill, Alicia, Joseph, Anthony, and James—born to Robert Ralph Ranni and Regina Carmella Pitner. He attended Clarkstown North High School and later graduated from SUNY New Paltz. Chris had a sharp mind, a quick wit, and a deep passion for finance, coding, and information technology. While he appreciated the power of technology, he also understood its complexities and challenges. His self-employed career in finance reflected his analytical nature, but his true joy came from the people he surrounded himself with. Chris married Fabia Flores and wholeheartedly embraced the role of a father, lovingly adopting her five children as his own. He was a devoted parent, a source of unwavering support, and a man of kindness and integrity. Chris found solace and joy in golf, often remarking that it was one of the few sports where you could practice, progress, and compete against yourself. He was also a passionate music lover, with an eclectic taste that spanned from the Grateful Dead and Bebop Deluxe to Frank Zappa
Chris is survived by his beloved children— Nic DePaula, Francisca Vohs, Maria Vitoria Rivera, Sofia Gold, and Catarina Bernardes—as well as his eight cherished grandchildren. His legacy of love, laughter, and wisdom will live on in their hearts forever.
A celebration of Chris’ life will be held on March 9 at the American Legion in New City, NY, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society, a cause close to his heart.
Chris’ presence was a gift to all who knew him, and his memory will forever be a source of warmth and inspiration.
Arrangements by Lawson Funeral Home, 4532 Hwy 53 Hoschton, Ga., 30548. Lawsonfuneralhome.org. 706-654-0966.
Chris was very much loved and he will be sadly missed. God bless you Chris may you thrive in Gods glory.
My brother was amongst the kindest, most considerate people I’ve known from the time of childhood. He was a traditional older brother and we shared many aspects of life from college loans to roommates to motorcycles with hardships and fun. He always had my side, and my back. Supportive and thinking of solutions. I have been very fortunate. Family is not how much money or something someone needs which cycles for us all throughout life unless we are truly fortunate which was not us by that measure, but being patient, compassionate, empathetic, forgiving, passionate and supportive of each other which is the one we have had and Chris was all of that.
Rest in Peace my Brother. I hope St Pete has your clubs.
Chris was a prince, one of the kindest and loyalist people I have ever met. True Heart of Gold. I was blessed to share so many great times, memories with him that I cherish forever. Rest in Peace Chris 💔
Russell & I had the pleasure of sharing the past few years of Grand parenthood for Jaxson & Jayden. Chris was a kind, gentle, loving man who will be missed by everyone who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Chris was a true friend, and I will never forget him. He was such an integral part of my younger years, and I’m grateful for all the memories we shared. We spent most of our school days together, always “hanging out” with friends at the Ranni shed, by the steps at Little Tor school, the Little Tor swings, the Little Tor roof, or the infamous tree. Those moments will always be special to me.
We also embraced Chris’s many passions—pool, bowling, poker, and, of course, golf. Whatever he set his mind to, he mastered with ease. I’ll always remember our lively debates about technology, finance, and his favorite topic, politics. He had a way of keeping things interesting by throwing in a conspiracy theory or two, just to stir the conversation.
As we grew older, life led us in different directions as we pursued careers and started families. Still, we would occasionally reconnect, sharing laughs about the good old days. Looking back, those carefree times with Chris and the rest of the gang are some of the fondest memories I have. But I do regret not spending more time with Chris in later years. The moments we did share were always full of joy and laughter, and I can’t help but wish there had been more.
I will miss Chris dearly. He was a special person—a man with a big heart, an inquisitive mind, and a zest for life.
Chris’ passing was one of the saddest moments of my life. Some of my fondest memories are of working side by side with him over the years—sharing happy hours, Super Bowls, Buffett concerts, rounds of golf, or just hanging out. Those were some of the greatest highlights of my life. I’ve known him and the Ranni family for as long as I can remember, and I treasure every one of them.
Years later, he took on a new role as a father to a wonderful family, whom he couldn’t say enough about. Then came the grandkids, and he embraced them with just as much love and joy.
Through the years, we always stayed connected—sharing successes and failures, always finding our way back to each other. No matter what, he always made time to check in whenever he was in town.
Even in his toughest months, he still found time to talk about politics, family, and golf.
Love you, my friend.
My memories of Chris go back to my first days at Little Tor Elementary. Our birthdays were close together and soon we realized we had so much more in common. Chris became a trusted friend. While we drifted apart later in life, our love for music,(The Grateful Dead and other alternative groups), sports and finance always drew us together when we’d meet at reunions and parties. He was the guy that would turn your head with his wit and wisdom, saying things you were thinking and wish you had said but were glad that HE did! Looking back, Chris was always there…unchanging and immutable, just a solid friend. We will miss you, buddy.
You will be so dearly missed, Uncle Chris. You will always be the cool and fun uncle.
I hope little JJ🐾 and Joseph🐾 were there to welcome you.
Chris was a much beloved stepfather and caring friend. Everyone who knew him will miss him greatly. He was someone you could always count on, and who would always be there for you. He made mistakes, like all of us. And unfortunately he was not proactive regarding his health. But we all have these difficulties of life, and sometimes even the most proactive can be impacted by such a deadly disease. Chris was indeed one of the best friends anyone could ask for. He had a good sense of humor and was super sweet with his grandchildren. He passed very fast, way too fast. It is a very sad loss. I hope we can continue his legacy of compassion, his love for golf, for music and for family.