Christe W. Sanis

Christe William Sanis, age 90, passed away Wednesday morning, November 11, surrounded by his family in Wellington. Born to Greek immigrant parents in New York, he played baseball in the Farm League before his active service in the Coast Guard during World War II. Afterwards he enjoyed a long career at NBC where he first worked behind the camera during the inception of broadcast television. An energetic and forthright man, he was big of heart, generous of spirit and devoted to his extended family. He met his wife, Dorothy, when they were introduced so that she might teach him how to dance. He is survived by his two sons, William and Christe Sanis, daughter-in-law Laura, and his beloved daughter, son-in-law and grandson, Helene, Mark and Michael McLean. Ya?Sou, Papou! Visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, 2009 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the funeral home, the funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, November 13, 2009 at St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, 110 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL.