Chris Tunis SANDY — Chris Tunis, 54, died of complications from cancer on Aug. 23, 2010. Tunis was born June 15, 1956 in New Orleans, La., to Angelo Tunis and Mary Clare Beninato Tunis. He graduated from Jesuit High School in New Orleans and from San Diego State University. He married Julie Sullivan on Aug. 8, 1987 in Salt Lake City. He was a sportscaster for KSL Radio 1160, Sports Radio 570 and KALL 700 during his long career. He was named Utah Sportscaster of the Year seven times. At the time of his death, he was the publisher of the Wasatch Front Focus sections for the Enterprise Newspaper Group. He was also the voice of the University of Utah Women’s Basketball team. He truly enjoyed his time with the players, their families, the coaches and staff. He is survived by his wife Julie; anddaughter Jacquline (Jackie). A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church.
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