Christopher J. Mordenga: Obituary

In loving memory of Christopher J. Mordenga age 67 of Jasper, passed away at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Saturday, September 27, 2014.Chris was also known as “Chris Morgan” on the radio and all thru his radio career. He was born on November 15, 1946 in Rochester, NY. During Chris’ childhood his family moved to Ft. Pierce, FL. He was a graduate of Dan McCarty High School, Class of 1964. In 1973 he moved to Georgia where he remained until his sudden passing.

Chris loved music, especially oldies. He worked at several Atlanta radio stations during his career. The first station was WPLO. His longest run as a radio broadcaster was at WQXI 790AM. He had a “Sunday Night Oldies Show” for a number of years at several locations, with the last one being at Johnny’s Hide Away. He also worked at Lake 102, Country 105.7, 680 The Fan, Kicks, Sunny 100 and Cool 105.7. For a few years he and his wife ran the Caboose Cafe in Blue Ridge, GA.

Chris leaves behind his wife, Cheryl of 25 years; daughter and son-in-law, Windy and Chuck Allen of Land O Lakes, FL; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Sarah Shoemake of Savannah, GA, and 14 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy Hoskins. Her husband, Mike of Land O Lakes, FL survives.

Dr. Vince Smith will officiate a memorial service to be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Northside Park Baptist Church. 1877 Howell Mill Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA 30325-0917.

In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to the Church in his memory for Operation Christmas Child.

Cagle Funeral Home was honored to serve the Mordenga Family.