Sunday, March 23, 2025 | St. Lawrence County, NY
ROCHESTER -- Funeral services for Christopher W. Austin, age 38 of Rochester, NY and formerly of Ogdensburg will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday (August 1, 2024) at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Rev. Rob Schirmer officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Ogdensburg Cemetery. Calling hours will be held also on Thursday from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at the funeral home.
Christopher passed away from a fatal stab wound on July 26, 2024 from an unprovoked altercation at a gas station in Rochester.
Surviving are his parents Evelyn LaFlair and her companion Dan Dishaw of Ogdensburg; the love of his life Jennifer Micciche of Rochester; sons Colston Wade Austin of Myrtle Beach and his infant son Noah Christopher Austin that was born on July 27th; a brother Scotty (Skyler) Austin of Ogdensburg; a sister Barbara Austin & her companion Derek Remington of Lisbon; uncles Billy LaFlair & his companion Donna Donnelly of Heuvelton; aunts Sandra Pike of Ogdensburg, Michelle Austin of Plattsburgh and Connie Austin of Ogdensburg; a nephew Urijah Austin & his mother Jessica Stiles of Ogdensburg; a special person in his life, plowing buddy and so much more Robert Bracy of Ogdensburg; and special friends Corey Binion and Brandon Kinch of Ogdensburg.
He was predeceased by his father Leo Austin; a brother Tommy Austin, uncles Shane Austin, Robert Hughes and Richard LaFlair; an aunt Pam Austin; paternal grandparents Elizabeth & Harry Austin and maternal grandparents Bill & Barbara LaFlair.
Christopher was born on April 11, 1986 in Ogdensburg, a son of Leo Austin & Evelyn LaFlair. He attended local schools for his education and later relocated to Rochester where held employment with Dolomite Gravel, Two Men in a Truck and Service Express.
Chris immensely enjoyed adopting abused dogs giving Tip, Po, Peppa & Cookie the best life that any dog could ask for. He was also a devoted Raiders football fan and enjoyed working out, time with family, traveling and watching sports.
Memorial contributions can be made to Mad Rescue of WNY 13869 Ridge Road West, Albion, NY 14411; Buffalo Underdog Rescue, P.O. Box 180, Amherst, NY 14226 or the St. Lawrence County SPCA, P.O. Box 594, Ogdensburg, NY 13669.
Condolences and fond memories can also be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com
Message from Chris: TRUMP 2024!
