Obituary of Kristian Kirchner

Kristian J. Kirchner, 44, of Vineland passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Penn Pavilion Hospital in Philadelphia Pa. Kristian was everyone's friend and confident. He was our "Superman" and overcame many obstacles and health issues that most people wouldn't have survived. Kristian started out as a dispatch officer and eventually became a full time police officer and detective for the Vineland Police Department from 1998 to 2015. He retired from the department due to health reasons. Kristian and his father Kevin built the Palace of Depression together for years. His father taught him life skills of construction that he could use throughout his life. He continued his dad's legacy after Kevin passed away last December. He was part of the Historic Vineland and became the President of The Palace of Depression. He was honored as a Hometown Hero for the City of Vineland. Kristian will be deeply missed by his niece, Braxtyn Bernhardt (Stinky) and his nephew Ernie Bernhardt, Mr. Athletic. He is survived by his dedicated mom, who always took care of him. MaryAnn Kirchner; sister and brother-in-law Megan and Ernie Bernhardt; aunt and uncle Donna and David Fixler; uncle John Aragona; cousins Peter & Karen Fixler and Kristin & John Bossacco and his furry friend Kali- aka the squirrel, who loved him dearly. Funeral home visitations will be held on Thursday evening, December 15, 2022 from 6pm to 8pm and again on Friday morning, December 16, 2022 from 9am to 10am followed by a funeral service at 10am from Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in St Mary's Cemetery- Vineland. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. Flowers will be accepted and donations can be made to The Palace of Depression C/O Steven Medio, 3124 Menantico Road, Vineland, NJ 08361 who will now take over as President. You can also send donations through PayPal on The Palace of Depression Facebook page. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com