Longtime Little Silver resident and former fire department chief, Christopher “Bam Bam” Beronio passed away Jan. 3. He was 54.
After graduating from Red Bank Regional High School, Chris joined the Navy, serving as a Petty Officer 3rd Class during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield. He then studied at Chubb Institute where he earned his Technical Support Experience diploma.
After his military service, Chris joined the Little Silver Fire Department. In 2007, he was elected chief; and, in 2017 he became a life member. In late 2000s he joined Shrewsbury Hose Company, where he continued to enjoy his passion as a volunteer firefighter.
A devoted husband, Chris is survived by: his wife, Sue, and “their many fur kidz;” his mother, Diana Beronio Macaluso; and his sister, Joan Beronio Muanez and her husband Juan.
He was predeceased by: his father, Walter Beronio; his nephew, Sean; nieces, Hanna, Kaitlyn, Isabella; and his god-daughter, Anna.
A visitation and firemen service was were held on Saturday, Jan. 6.
— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home
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