Obituaries

Delco Native, Police Officer Christopher Senkow Passes At 32

Christopher M. Senkow died unexpectedly at 32 on June 9. He was a member of the Chester City Police Department and avid outdoorsman.

Christopher M. Senkow, 32, A resident of Boothwyn, formerly of Springfield passed away on June 9, 2018.

Chris was born in Philadelphia to Walter J. and Bonnie S. (Smith) Senkow. He was a graduate of Springfield High School where he was a member of the wrestling team and East Stroudsburg University where he was a member of the rugby team. Chris was a Police Officer with the Chester City Police Department where he was a member of the Search and Rescue Dive Team. He was SWAT Certified and a Combat Cross Award Winner. Chris previously worked for the Collingdale Police Department and was a member of the William Penn FOP Lodge 19. He was an avid hunter, trout fisherman, bowman and member of Tyler Arboretum.

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He is survived by his loving wife Sara E. (Disciascio) Senkow; son, Hunter Senkow; parents, Walter and Bonnie Senkow; grandmother, Mimi Smith. He is also survived by his cousin Josh who was like a brother and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation: Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am at St. John Fisher Church 4225 Chichester Ave. Boothwyn.

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Funeral Mass: Friday 10:30 am at St. John Fisher Church.

Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher Senkow Memorial Fund C/O William Penn FOP Lodge 19, PO Box 820 Chester, PA 19013.

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