Christopher Joseph Bova Sr. Obituary
Christopher Joseph Bova Sr., born on May 9, 1967 in Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on October 10, 2026. Christopher leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Dr. Alexander Bova and June Ardis Bova (Cunningham); and his brothers, Alexander Bova, Jr. and Matthew Bova. He is survived by: his wife Terri Lynn Bova (Foster) of Deerfield; his children, Christopher Joseph Bova, Jr. (Heather) of Deerfield, Anthony James Bova of Wilmington and Cynthia Lynn Bova of Merrimack; his grandsons, Brayden James Bova and Colin Francis Bova; and his siblings, David Bova of New Baltimore, Stephanie Bova (John Preston) of Methuen, Lisa Krikorian (Harry) of Hampstead, Mary-Louise Dudek of Deerfield and Francine Mackajewski (Alexander) of Hampstead. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, countless close friends, and longtime coworkers.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Cataudella Funeral Home (126 Pleasant Valley St, Methuen, MA 01844). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at the Forest Glade Cemetery.
In lieu of or in addition to sending flowers, memorial donations may be made in Chris's memory to the Jimmy Fund at danafarber.jimmyfund.org or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.
