Chris Tunis 1956 ~ 2010
Chris Tunis, age 54, died of complications from cancer on August 23, 2010. Chris was born June 15, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Angelo Tunis and Mary Clare Beninato Tunis. He graduated from Jesuit High School New Orleans and from San Diego State University. Chris married Julie Sullivan on August 8, 1987 in Salt Lake City. Their daughter Jacqueline (Jackie) was born December 12, 1989. Chris was a sportscaster for KSL Radio 1160, Sports Radio 570, and KALL 700 during his long career. He was named Utah Sportscaster of the year seven times. At the time of his death, Chris was the publisher of the Wasatch Front Focus sections for the Enterprise Newspaper Group. He was also the voice of the University of Utah Women's Basketball team. He truly enjoyed his time with the players, their families, the coaches, and staff. Chris will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Julie and daughter Jackie. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr. Steve Mintz and Dr. John Luras for all their kindness and compassion during Chris' illness. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 4, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 East Creek Road (8000 South), Cottonwood Heights. Visitation will be held at the church at 10:00-11:00 a.m.