Credit: WrestlingObserver.com
Chris Candito (aka Chris Candido) passed away earlier today at the age of 33.
Details of his death are still sketchy right now. There are conflicting reports about the cause of death, and police in Matawan, New Jersey, where he lives, were not able to confirm his death.
Candito suffered a bad leg injury at the TNA Lockdown pay-per view this past Sunday, and underwent surgery for the injury on Monday. He then appeared at the TNA Impact! tapings as a manager on Tuesday night before returning home.
Candido was a big part of the Impact! show that will air tomorrow on FOX Sports, interfering and leading to The Naturals winning the NWA tag-team titles over America's Most Wanted.
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More On Chris Candido's Passing; Comments From Brother
From TNAWrestling.com:
"TNA joins the entire wrestling world in mourning the untimely death of Chris Candido on Thursday."
Chris Candido's brother Johnny posted the following message on the USAProWrestling.net message board this evening:
"I find it only fitting you hear the truth from me about the death of my bestfriend, brother, and soulmate. Chris died tonight due to a blood clot brought on by complications with his surgery.
I just want to tell everyone that in their sorrow, find a way to be happy that he went out the way he wanted to...on top of the world, blonde, tan, and loving life up until the last minute. Every ounce of my brother loved this sport, and for him to go out 2 or 3 years ago wouldn't have been a fitting end to the life of such a determined, passionate, and benevolent human being.
I truly view my brother as an angel as will all who knew him. Thanks to everyone for all your positive press, Chris went out a happy man and will forever live on as the(one of) greatest of all time. He would have had it no other way."
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Latest Detailed Information On Chris Candido's Death
Partial Source: The Torch
We are receiving more information on the death of Chris Candido yesterday. Numerous people have told us he was eating dinner and suddenly collapsed.
Canddio had surgery on Monday evening after suffering a broken ankle Sunday at TNA's Lockdown PPV. TNA was paying for the surgery, where they inserted pins and needles inside his leg. Candido was released shortly after and arrived at the TNA Impact! tapings the next day to work.
Candido (in a wheelchair) managed The Naturals to a tag tam title victory on today's Impact!. Chris had also been very nervous on Sunday night but was happy to know that indy promoters were still planning to use him on their shows despite the injury.
We know he had been experiencing problems with vomiting since the surgery. There were problems getting pain medication as well because of years of drug abuse and the scars on his arms to show for it. Once doctors got clearance that he had cleaned up his life, he was given medication.
There is talk right now that his death may either be the result of a staph infection or a blood clot.
On behalf of everyone at this website, we want to send our condolences to the family and friends of Chris Candido. A truly great man who had cleaned up his life and was on a path to success. You will be missed.
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World Wrestling Entertainment is saddened by the passing of Chris Candido.
Chris appeared in WWE as Skip of the Bodydonnas in the mid 1990s. He also competed for ECW and WCW, and held both the WWE and ECW World Tag Team titles and the WCW Cruiserweight Championship. He was an amazing athlete and a gifted performer, and we offer our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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The Wrestling World Mourns The Death Of WWE, ECW, TNA Superstar Chris Candido; Dead At 33
I am really at a loss for words right now. But I received word tonight from countless fans, wrestlers, etc that Chris Candido has passed away. He was only 33 years old.
On our hotline right now, I am on there with Sean McCaffrey of Declaration of Independents speaking on his passing. Early word that we have received, is that it he developed a blood clot due to complications from the surgery he received Monday. He collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, and was pronounced dead tonight.
Being one of thousands of having the privilege of getting to know Chris personally, I can tell everyone that we lost a very special man tonight. Especially here in the Northeast for our indy fed USAPW (now UXW), cohosting the Masked Maniac Hotline etc, he was well liked by everyone. The man truly was happy and everyone should remember the smiles he always seemed to put on our faces.
Anyone that would like to email condolences to the Candido family, and Tammy Lynn Sytch, feel free to email them here webmaster@wrestling-news.com. We will personally deliver them to them. If anyone would like to leave a verbal message for the Candido family or Tammy, leave a message on our hotline 718-303-4444. (Messages accepted on 'Option 1', and we will forward every message to them.
Funeral arrangements will be posted shortly. That's all I can give at this time.
Thanks for reading.
Anthony DeBlasi
Wrestling-News.com Webmaster
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Funeral Arrangements For Chris Candido (1972 - 2005) & Directions Inside
Here are the funeral arrangements for Chris Candido (last name spelled as Candito). For all WWE, ECW, TNA fans, we will be posting information on a special raffle online where all proceeds will be going to Tammy Sytch. An equal amount raised will be donated to Chris' school (mentioned below).
In lieu of flowers they would like donations for Chris's school for a Scholarship.
The wake is on Monday, May 2nd
2 to 4 PM and 6 to 9 PM
O'Brien Funeral Home (732) 449-6900
State Highway 35
New Bedford Road
Wall Township, NJ
Church Service is on Tuesday, May 3rd @ 9:30 AM
St. Catharine's Church
215 Essex Avenue
Spring Lake, NJ
DIRECTIONS From the North: Take the Garden State Parkway Southbound to Exit 98 (Belmar, Manasquan, Point Pleasant). Exit Parkway and follow signs to Spring Lake which lead to Highway 34 heading south. At the first traffic circle, go three-quarters of the way around the circle, picking up Highway 524 east to Spring Lake. Continue east two miles. Turn right just after second traffic light onto Warren Avenue (before Wendy's) Stay on Warren Avenue 1.9 miles (through one traffic light and past the train station) to St. Catharine RC Church on your right.
From the West: Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to New Jersey Turnpike Northbound. Take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 7A (Shore Points). Exit NJ Turnpike, pay toll and follow signs to I-195 East. Proceed East on I-195 approximately 30 miles and exit to Highway 34 South. At the first traffic circle, go three-quarters of the way around the circle, picking up Highway 524 east to Spring Lake. Continue east two miles Stay on Warren Avenue 1.9 miles (through one traffic light and past the train station) to St. Catharine RC Church on your right.
From the South: Take the Garden State Parkway Southbound to Exit 98 (Belmar, Manasquan, Point Pleasant). Exit Parkway and follow signs to Spring Lake which lead to Highway 34 heading south. Exit Parkway and follow signs to Spring Lake which lead to Highway 34 heading south. At the first traffic circle, go three-quarters of the way around the circle, picking up Highway 524 east to Spring Lake. Continue east two miles Turn right just after second traffic light onto Warren Avenue (before Wendy's) Stay on Warren Avenue 1.9 miles (through one traffic light and past the train station) to St. Catharine RC Church on your right.
St. Catherine's web site is,
http://www.stcatherine-stmargaret.com/.
There is on the street parking in front of the church.
There is also a beautiful park across the street and the beach is a few blocks away.
Special thanks to Georgianne for sending these along. Anyone that needs personalized directions, feel free to email us your address (webmaster@wrestling-news.com) and we'll send them to you.
Thanks for reading.
Anthony DeBlasi
Wrestling-News.com Webmaster
