Christopher T. Freed, 40, of Slatington, died Jan. 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of Todd Freed and Cindy (Davies) Cox.

The husband of Randi-Jo (Ortelli) Freed, the couple celebrated 10 years of marriage last year.

Together, they welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Alice J. Freed in May 2019, and she was the light of his life.

A 2001 graduate of Northern Lehigh High School, he was currently employed by Keurig Dr Pepper, Allentown.

An avid Chicago Bears and University of Michigan football fan, he adored his family and friends and loved them hard.

His smile lit up the room and his “bear hugs” will never be forgotten.

He was so much to so many and will be greatly missed.

In addition to his wife and daughter, mother Cindy and husband John, father Todd and wife Louise, he is survived by a sister Jenna Eustice and husband, Eric; brother Tyler Brunner; nieces, nephew and extended family; dogs Brigg and Stevie; and many close-knit friends.

Services, officiated by Father Robert Fredrickson, will be 2 p.m. Jan. 28 in Gilbert Funeral Home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall.

His family will receive guests beginning at 1 p.m.

Interment will be private.

No flowers. For those who wish to honor him with a memorial contribution, his family strongly suggests a donation to the education fund for his daughter.

Make checks payable to Randi-Jo Freed and mail to the funeral home, 444 Pershing Blvd., Whitehall, PA 18052.