Christopher C. Renna

July 11, 1979 - March 9, 2020

Christopher C. Renna, age 40, of St. Joseph, Michigan, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020. The son of Thomas and Pamela (née Stacey) Renna, Christopher was born July 11, 1979, in Saginaw, Michigan. Chris recently accepted a position as Chief Public Defender of Kalamazoo County, and was the current Chief Public Defender of Berrien County. A graduate from SVSU in 2002, he held degrees from Cooley Law and California Law Schools. He attended the California Innocence Project and Oxford University, England. Chris was an intern for Congressman J. Barcia and Senator C. Levin in Washington DC. Chris had a wide circle of close friends, whom he loved dearly. His friends were the joy of his life. He had a passion for golf and travel. His special quality was a deep concern for people who needed support; his professional and private lives were devoted to reaching out to those in need. Christopher is survived by his parents, Thomas and Pamela Renna; brothers, Jerem (Rebecca) and Kevin Renna; nieces, Destiny, Marriana, and Alexis; great niece, Scarlett, and great nephew, Miles; many dear friends. Visitation will take place Friday, March 13, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. until time of Prayer Service and Memory Sharing at 5:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602. Visitation will continue at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 123 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602, on Saturday, March 14, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Curt Norman will officiate. Private burial will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery, Saginaw. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to an organization to which Christopher was particularly committed: The Innocence Project, based in New York. Please visit their website at: innocenceproject.org. For information, please call (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.