Christopher Revere was born in Canarsie, Brooklyn, during a snowstorm in 1958. His mother is known to tell the story of how the sun finally came out at the moment Christopher was born, exactly one week before Christmas. The family moved to Kings Park, Long Island, when Chris was five years old. He was the oldest of five children born to Dolores and Joseph Revere Sr., who was also a career firefighter with FDNY.

Growing up, Chris loved to play baseball and was considered a superstar. After all, his number was always #1. He played on many leagues, including the FDNY traveling team. Chris began his career with the city of New York as a police officer. He held that position from 1983 until 1987, when he transferred over to the FDNY. He began his career in Engine 319 and eventually landed in Corona, Queens, as a proud Corona Tiger in Engine 289. Chris loved the fire department and has been quoted as saying that since he joined, he never worked a day in his life. He loved it so. It wasn’t work for him; it was a family. He loved what he did, and it was a sad day when he had to leave the job in January of 2003. Many FDNY members were leaving at that time due to the aftermath of 9/11.

After retirement, Chris became a personal trainer. He was in great physical shape and was an inspiration for many. He loved helping people and seeing them achieve their goals.

Chris was married for 41 years to his wife, Kimberly. Together they raised four children, Christopher, Dylan, Gabrielle, and Monica. Chris passed away three months before meeting his first grandchild, Dylan.

Chris was a member of the Suffolk County Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association and a proud member of the VFW Auxiliary to Nissequogue Post 5796 in Kings Park. He was cubmaster to his son’s pack. Chris loved music and spent a lot of time with Kim going to concerts and attending Broadway shows. Among his favorite recording artists were Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and the Grateful Dead. Chris had an offbeat sense of humor that would keep people amused for hours during social events. He was always good for a laugh and to plant a smile on a face. For Chris, there was no reason to be sad, never. He was loved by so many and has left a hole in the lives of everyone who knew him.