Christopher Corbally Gartland

CHRISTOPHER (CHRIS) CORBALLY GARTLAND (69), Rockville, MD, passed away on February 16, 2026, surrounded by his family. Chris was the beloved husband of Amy Miller Gartland, devoted father to Claire (Bijan Madhani), Christopher and Peter Gartland, and the proud grandfather of Kieran Gartland Madhani.

Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on the Hudson River, and raised in a large, loving Irish Catholic family, Chris spent an idyllic childhood playing and watching sports with friends many of whom he kept in contact with throughout his life. Chris earned a BA from Colgate University (1978) and an MBA from Georgetown University (1983).  In 1983, he met his future wife, Amy, at her ice hockey team’s season ending party, transforming his life. Chris built a 30+ year career in IT consulting, holding various leadership positions and taking on assignments around the world.

A passionate hiker, Chris scrambled over the Billy Goat A trail more than 50 times with family, friends, or solitary. He was a frequent visitor to Meadowside Nature Center with Coco, his beloved dog and companion, leading the way and to Shenandoah National Park, spending many hours traversing his favorite trails, such as Old Rag, White Oak Canyon, Cedar Run, and Hawksbill Mountain Loop. Chris often organized vacations around major hikes, such as Half Dome (Yosemite NP), Grinnell Glacier trail (Glacier NP), Angels Landing (Zion NP), and Torres del Paine Base trail (Patagonia, Chile) as well as attending games at all Major League Baseball parks with his family. He found joy in coaching youth sports teams, volunteering for Caring Matters, and coordinating the Christmas Holiday Giving Program at St. Patrick Church, Rockville.

Chris leaves behind his loving brothers, Timothy (Linda), Matthew (Cathy), and Terrence (Karen), sisters, Catherine Rispoli (Larry-deceased), Patricia Heslin (Tom), and Jennifer Gartland (Ted) and in-laws, Pamela Gartland (Micheal-deceased), Jacqueline Miller, Virginia Prunella, Peter Miller, Christine Tee (James-deceased), Susan Shellhouse, Debra Miller (Derrick Brochey), and John Miller (Angela). Chris was predeceased by his parents, John J. Gartland Jr. and Catherine Mary Corbally Gartland, and his brother, Michael. Chris is also survived by his cherished godchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. He was a Manor Country Club community member for many years.

On Saturday, March 7, Visitation with the family will be held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20906  from 10:00 – 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM. After the services, there will be a reception at Manor Country Club.  All are invited.

The family is grateful for all the care and support given to Chris by the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Lombardi Cancer Center and Casey House, especially Dr. Stephen Liu and Dr. Kathleen McCabe.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Chris’s memory at the Georgetown University Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center and Casey House Montgomery Hospice.

ZOOM LINK for streaming of funeral services - https://fb.zoom.us/j/99641741348?pwd=19HkALetrHyaRzueTnPnk90WKDvqpG.1 ; Meeting ID: 996 4174 1348 ; Passcode: 1234