Chris Puma
DOB Unknown – September 20, 2009

Chris Puma was the founding guitarist for New York City band, Candiria.  Formed in 1992, the band was a quick hit with the local scene due to their unique blending of punk, funk, hip-hop and jazz.  Puma stayed with the band through 1997 and can be heard on their first album, Surrealistic Madness.  Chris Puma passed away on September 20, 2009.  Cause of death was not immediately released.