Christopher M.

Kohutich

Christopher M. Kohutich unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at his home in the Avenel section of Woodbridge Township. He was 42 years old.

Born on October 11, 1984 in Edison, Chris was a lifelong resident of Avenel. He graduated from Colonia High School in 2002 and worked at Wegmans in Woodbridge as a manager for many years.

Growing up, Chris liked to travel and went on many vacations with his family. He enjoyed bowling and playing street hockey and baseball in his younger years as well as attending concerts. Chris was an avid sports fan, and you could always find him watching the New York Mets, New York Giants or the New York Rangers and rooting them on. He also followed horse racing and went to Saratoga racetrack every year, as well as enjoying time in Atlantic City.

Chris loved his family and he was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to all. He cherished spending time with his two nephews each week, especially watching them play baseball.

Surviving are his parents, Marilyn (Johnson) and Michael Kohutich, of Avenel; brother, Thomas Kohutich and his wife, Lacey, of Woodbridge; and nephews, Noah and Lucas, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed by many.

Visitation for family and friends will be on Friday, November 13, 2026 from 3;00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Costello-Koyen Funeral Home, 399 Avenel Street, Avenel.

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks you to remember Chris’s memory with one of his favorite things – listening to a Dave Matthews Band song.