Warren - John J. Christie, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Eagle Pointe Nursing Center in Orwell. He was born August 16, 1934 in Enfield, CT, the son of Charles and Esther Christie. John Retired from United Telephone Company as the Manager of the Engineering Department after 34 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (St. James Church) in Warren. John enjoyed woodworking and was an avid baseball fan. John served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his two sons Thomas J. (Rene) Christie of Farmdale, and Richard (Dianna) Christie of Warren, three grandchildren T.J, Courtney and Chelsey Christie, and a sister Carmella Wopschall of Enfield, CT. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kathleen Christie whom he married August 8, 1959 and passed away December 6, 2012, three brothers Joseph, Charles and Samuel Christie and a sister Madeline Christie. Family and friends may call Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel in Warren. A Service will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home with Rev. James P. Walker officiating. Entombment will be in All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in John's name to Western Reserve Hospice. Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolence's to the Christie family.