Christopher John Roberts, 75, passed away quietly in his sleep on Thursday, March 21. Survived by his sons, Matthew Roberts and Tim Gorski, ex-wife but friend Sandi Roberts, nieces Wendy Jillson Kane and Kirby Jillson. Cousins Ed Roberts and Donald Kelly plus childhood friends Jerry Evans, Paul Strohlein, Marty and Jean Convey, Chris Cole, Steve and Nancy Sharpe, Kathi Lesperance and Chris Hinski, inseparable friends since moving to Egg Harbor Township Joseph “Sonny” Spears and “Chip” Steffanci. Chris served his country with honor during the Vietnam War. One of his first cars was a MG which lead to a life long passion and beginning of his business in 1978-Christopher’s Foreign Car Repairs in Ocean City NJ. The company name was changed to Christopher’s Complete Car Care Center. 35 years later he decided to “retire” from being a mechanic/business owner. Chris had invented a unique timing chain for Jaguar which he started selling successfully on Ebay. He also decided to drive for Uber and Lyft in his retirement. Retirement meant having time to make 2 of his MGBs in to race cars. Soon, Chris was racing his blue MGB against his son Matt in the silver MGB along with other racers at the NJ Motorsports Park(Millville) Chris will also be remembered for his love of animals, especially dogs and as an Eagles, Phillies and Flyers fan.

A Memorial/Celebration of Chris’ life will be held on: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 12-3 pm American Legion 733 1st St

Somers Point, NJ 08244 It was one of his favorite places to be. Food and beverages, including alcohol will be available for cash purchase. All the proceeds will benefit the American Legion.

The family would like to recognize and say a big “Thank You” to Jerry Evans and Kathi Lesperance for all their work to make this possible.