Chris Tucker was a talented, charismatic music and artist figure in Delaware and Philadelphia for many years. He and his bandmates often helped out and supported Tric Zine in many ways, and often played our "Tric Town" music event. He is known for fronting the bands "The Situation" and "The Verge". Cause of death is rumored to be a drug overdose. Anyone who has comments or memories, please post them here.

Update from obituary:

Christopher Michael Tucker, 36, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 in Philadelphia.

He was the Marketing Director with spg 3, an architectural firm in Philadelphia, PA

A writer, musician, and artist, Chris loved life and lived it to the fullest.

He is survived by his father, Michael Tucker of Washington, mother Carol Cassell and step-father John Michael Cassell of Woodside, sister Candice Sapp, brother-in-law Jason Sapp and nephew Jonas Sapp of San Diego, step-brothers Chris Cassell and Ryan Cassell of Connecticut and Los Angeles respectively. Christopher is also survived by his son Jackson Hugh Tucker, Jennifer Franklin mother of Chris’ son, and his companion Suzy Bryson, all of Philadelphia.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 1st, 2008 at Pippin Funeral Home in Wyoming Delaware where friends may call two hours earlier.

Burial will follow at Barratt’s Chapel Cemetery, Frederica.

Chris’s life will also be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 2, Valley Garden Park, on Delaware Route 82 in New Castle County (beside Hoopes Resevoir.)

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to the educational fund for Jackson Tucker. Please make checks payable to Jackson Tucker and mail to Commerce Bank, Att: Branch or Assistant Mgr., 200 Lumbard St., Philadelphia, PA 19147.

Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com

(07/29/08)