Christopher Robert "Chris" Etes, 36, of Sandy Hook died unexpectedly April 24, as the result of a car accident. Born in Norwalk on June 5, 1981, he was the beloved son of Robert Etes of Hamden and Louise Etes Uva and her husband Vito of Sandy Hook.

A graduate of Trumbull High School, Mr Etes had later worked as a plumber for various local companies. He was adventurous and loved life, living it to the fullest. He had a great sense of humor and was always making people laugh over the little things. His greatest joy and pleasure was his children and spending time with them. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, his loving children, Kayla and Jax Etes, and their mother, Eve Lisbin, all of Seymour; his son, Brandon Kral of Florida; his sister, Tamara Gonza and her husband Sal of Milford; and his aunt, uncle, nieces, nephew, cousins, and extended family survive him.

His maternal grandparents, Louise and Vincent Vacca; his paternal grandparents, Audrea and Harold Etes; brother, Jack Etes; and an aunt predeceased him.

Friends may greet the family Saturday, April 28, from 1 to 4 pm, at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull.

Interment will be conducted privately at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Health at nami.org.

For online condolences, visit abriola.com.