Christopher M. Lafayette

Christopher M. LaFayette, age 24, of Seattle, WA, formerly of Northville, passed away on January 12, 2017. He was born July 6, 1992; son of Martin J. and Connie K. (nee Twomey) LaFayette, and brother of Caroline M. LaFayette.  Christopher graduated from Northville High School; Class of 2010.  During high school, he was Captain of the Swim Team, served on Student Congress, and was a member of National Honor Society.  Following graduation, he attended Kettering University in Flint graduating in 2015 with an Engineering Degree.  While attending Kettering, he was the Founder and President of the Plastics Engineering Club, a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, involved in student government, and inducted into the Robot Society.  Christopher moved to Seattle in October 2015 to begin a career he loved as a Business Intelligence Engineer for Amazon Headquarters.       Christopher enjoyed the outdoors; especially playing disc golf, hiking and snowboarding.  He was a Michigan Football fan and always had a great time tailgating at the games.  Christopher liked to travel; his destinations often took him to spend time with family and friends.  His favorite trips included Traverse City each summer with friends, snowboarding in the Upper Peninsula, and visiting family and friends in Arizona and California.  He was very social and philosophical; he loved deep conversations and sharing his thoughts on the world with others.  Christopher was an exceptional young man; he loved his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.   Christopher is survived by his loving parents, Martin and Connie LaFayette; his sister, Caroline; his grandmother, Barbara Twomey; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather Gerald J. Twomey, and his grandparents William S. and Margaret E. LaFayette.    A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with a time of gathering beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 133 Orchard Dr., Northville.    In keeping with Christopher’s view on helping others, contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Northville Civic Concern, 42951 7 Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167.