Obituary of Christina M. Graham

Christina M. Graham (nee Danna), 77, of Port Richmond, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2019, at Richmond University Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Joseph for 58 years; loving mother of Jennifer Graham (Justiniano Vazquez), Joseph Graham III, Jeffery Paul Graham (Barbara), Christopher Graham (Cristina), Christine Peare (Douglas), and Jason Graham (Tina Marie); cherished grandmother of Jessica, Samantha, Richard, Jonathan, Daniel, Douglas, J.P., Kristina, Jazmine, Mariah, Alyssa, Christopher, and Jason; devoted great-grandmother of Joseph and Emily. She was predeceased by four brothers and one sister and was survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Graham was born on Staten Island, raised in Mariner's Harbor, and graduated from Port Richmond High School. Christina worked for a long time at Clove Lakes Nursing Home as a Dietary Aide. Previous to Clove Lakes she was employed at St. Cosmos and Damian Nursing Home, Kmart, and J.C. Penney. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, reading, trips to Atlantic City, visiting family in Florida, camping, and crocheting. In addition Christina enjoyed Elvis Presley music and liked the character Betty Boop. She was a great cook who loved entertaining her family. Christina was also a member of the Senior St. Ann's Society at St. Roch's Church. Her two dogs, Addie and Whitney, as well as her birds brought her much joy.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the A.S. P.C.A. or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral from the Matthew Funeral Home, Inc., 2508 Victory Boulevard, on Friday, departing at 9:15 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Roch's R.C. Church at 10 am. Interment to follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Family and friends may visit on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm.