Christine Ann Glasser's Obituary
Christine (Cicchetti) Glasser passed away peacefully on October 28, surrounded by her husband Bobby and the compassionate care of the staff at The Renaissance at The Terraces and the Hope Hospice team in Bonita Springs, Florida. She was 66 years old.
Born in Cranston, Rhode Island, Christine was the third of six children of Joan (Doonan) Cicchetti and Raffaele (“Chic”) Cicchetti. She attended Saint Matthew School, Saint Xavier Academy, and Saint Anselm College, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Her studies included criminology coursework abroad at Scotland Yard—an experience that shaped her lifelong fascination with justice and investigation.
Christine’s adventurous New York City life began on the Lower East Side with her best friends from grammar school, Mary Kelley and Karen Conley. On move-in day, the trio learned their first lesson in city living when nearly all their belongings disappeared from the sidewalk while they were upstairs unlocking the door—an unforgettable New York initiation.
Christine soon began her remarkable career at the New York County District Attorney’s Office, who was hired by Ellen Reilly after she noticed Christine’s father parked—illegally—outside 100 Centre Street during her interview. Her colleagues at the DANY office soon became her second family, and it was there she met her future husband, Bobby Glasser.
Bobby’s persistence paid off after four proposals and four rings—the first graciously declined at a West Point football game (both Bobby and Army lost that day). His final proposal aboard a flight from England and accompanied by champagne for every passenger was a resounding success. They were married on March 22, 1986, at Pot au Feu in Providence, Rhode Island.
Christine served as Deputy Director at the New York County District Attorney’s Office, first under Robert Morgenthau and later Cyrus Vance Jr. She took great pride in contributing to the office’s mission of justice and was instrumental in implementing operational improvements—most notably introducing remote hearings for defendants, which greatly increased court efficiency. Known affectionately (and perhaps a bit fearfully) as “Chris the Witch,” she ran a tight ship—fittingly, Halloween was her favorite holiday.
Life in New York was filled with adventure, enhanced by Bobby’s NYPD connections that brought them front-row seats at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, Broadway shows, and concerts—often shared with their nieces and nephews.
Christine had a lifelong love of dogs—the bigger, the better. Every car purchase was made with their comfort in mind. Cairo, named after a trip to Egypt, was the first of many beloved companions. Christine was also a gifted musician who played clarinet and piano for friends and family, a talent with deep roots in her family.
After years in the city, Christine and Bobby made their Catskills weekend home their primary residence. Despite her long daily commute, she volunteered every weekend at the local library, where she became a beloved fixture. She was an avid reader and her favorite author and former colleague was Linda Fairstein. She loved her country life visiting with her neighbor Chante the horse, and hosting family gatherings filled with laughter, good food, and mountain views from her deck.
In 2019, Christine and Bobby relocated to Florida, where they found joy in a beautiful home surrounded by horse trails and stables—a setting that brought her immense happiness. She embraced her well-earned retirement, enjoying peaceful days before leaving us far too soon.
Christine is survived by her beloved husband Bobby, her brother Charles (Kathy), and her sisters Mary Jo Byrne (Mick), Elizabeth Cicchetti-Chaves (Richie), Paula Bashaw (Gil), and Maureen F. Cicchetti. She is also survived by her stepdaughters Jennifer LoCasto (Anthony) and Teresa Falcone, and step-granddaughters Elizabeth LoCasto, Jamie Falcone and Samantha Nichols.
She will be lovingly remembered by her many cherished nieces and nephews; Laura Cicchetti (Jack Barry), Aidan Byrne (Kelsey), Cian Byrne, Gianna Chaves, Daniel and Jack Bashaw, Timothy "T.J." Davis (Susie), and Raffaele Cicchetti Davis. She also leaves behind grand-nieces Ruby and Poppy Byrne and Raelynn Davis, who brought her great joy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Christine’s memory to The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida or The Gulf Coast Humane Society.
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