Christopher Curtis Dey
August 15, 1951 ~ May 3, 2023
Christopher C. Dey
August 15, 1951 – May 3, 2023
Vienna, VA – Christopher C. Dey, 71, died peacefully on May 3rd, 2023 at his home.
Born in New Orleans, LA, August 15, 1951, he was the son of Harold S. Dey and Janice M. Platt Dey. He graduated from Jesuit High School in 1969.
That fall Christopher entered Georgetown University’s Business School, graduating with a Bachelor of Science of Business Administration, Cum Laude in May 1973. He went on to study at New York University Graduate School of Business Administration, graduating with an MBA in 1974.
That same year, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as a Senior Accountant on many audit assignments until 1980 when he joined Merrill-Lynch & Co.
On October 4, 1980, Christopher married Sharon L. Brown of Montclair, NJ at St James Roman Catholic Church in Camden, ME. They resided in Manhattan and moved to Bronxville, NY, in 1986. In 1990, they relocated to Vienna, VA.
In June of 1992, Christopher assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms, a position he held until his retirement in August of 2017, with 25 years of service. He also served as the Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union, a responsibility he held in high regard. He would continue to serve on the Board until his death.
Despite growing up in the South and living on the East Coast, Christopher loved the American West since the days of his childhood. He and his children shared fond memories of trips to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Monument Valley, and the list goes on. He asked to have his ashes scattered at the Grand Canyon.
Christopher is survived by Sharon Dey, his former wife, and their daughter Margo Bailey and her husband Lawrence Bailey of Washington, D.C. and their son Chris Dey and his wife Kathryn Dey of Denver, CO. Chris and Kathryn are expecting their first daughter, Christopher’s first granddaughter, in July. He is also survived by two sisters Barbara and Melanie Dey.
A memorial service will be held on May 15th at 10 a.m. at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
August 15, 1951 – May 3, 2023
Vienna, VA – Christopher C. Dey, 71, died peacefully on May 3rd, 2023 at his home.
Born in New Orleans, LA, August 15, 1951, he was the son of Harold S. Dey and Janice M. Platt Dey. He graduated from Jesuit High School in 1969.
That fall Christopher entered Georgetown University’s Business School, graduating with a Bachelor of Science of Business Administration, Cum Laude in May 1973. He went on to study at New York University Graduate School of Business Administration, graduating with an MBA in 1974.
That same year, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he worked as a Senior Accountant on many audit assignments until 1980 when he joined Merrill-Lynch & Co.
On October 4, 1980, Christopher married Sharon L. Brown of Montclair, NJ at St James Roman Catholic Church in Camden, ME. They resided in Manhattan and moved to Bronxville, NY, in 1986. In 1990, they relocated to Vienna, VA.
In June of 1992, Christopher assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Senate Office of the Sergeant at Arms, a position he held until his retirement in August of 2017, with 25 years of service. He also served as the Chairman of the Board of the U.S. Senate Federal Credit Union, a responsibility he held in high regard. He would continue to serve on the Board until his death.
Despite growing up in the South and living on the East Coast, Christopher loved the American West since the days of his childhood. He and his children shared fond memories of trips to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Monument Valley, and the list goes on. He asked to have his ashes scattered at the Grand Canyon.
Christopher is survived by Sharon Dey, his former wife, and their daughter Margo Bailey and her husband Lawrence Bailey of Washington, D.C. and their son Chris Dey and his wife Kathryn Dey of Denver, CO. Chris and Kathryn are expecting their first daughter, Christopher’s first granddaughter, in July. He is also survived by two sisters Barbara and Melanie Dey.
A memorial service will be held on May 15th at 10 a.m. at Money and King Funeral Home in Vienna, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
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Chris lived a life with passion; saw the beauty in all things; and shared his passion with his family, friends, and colleagues. Wholeheartedly, Chris will be missed. With my deepest condolences, Deborah Yarborough
We enjoyed our winery outings and home cooked meals over the pandemic days. So thankful to be with you-always great conversations.
We knew Janice and Harold Day from Harold’s long and capable years on the Board of Fidelity Homestead. We cherished their friendship throughout the years. They were both so very proud of Christopher and his accomplishments in Washington.
Allain got to know Janice’s and Harold’s children while working on the legal aspects of their last Will and Testament and in concluding their estates. He enjoyed getting to know Christopher and working with him throughout this process.
We send our love and condolences to all the members of his family.
Judy and Allain Andry