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Julie Kuppinger Obituary
Spain: Suddenly, September 15, 2007, age 31. Formerly of Greece, NY. Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Survived by her parents, Jon D. & Bonnie M. (Trau) Kuppinger; sister, Michelle (Kuppinger) (Jim) McCulloch; brothers, Jon E. (Laura) Kuppinger, Paul (Sonia) Kuppinger; nephews, Bryan, Christopher, Michael and Daniel; niece, Kira; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends both here and abroad. She was a graduate of Greece Arcadia H.S. and William Smith College, Geneva, NY.
Friends may attend her Memorial Mass 11 AM Saturday at Our Mother of Sorrows Church. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Julie Marie Kuppinger Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o The Greece Chamber Charitable Fund, 2496 W. Ridge Rd., Suite 201, Rochester, NY 14626. Arrangements
Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home
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Memories and Condolences
for Julie Kuppinger
María José Giralt
October 4, 2007
Dear Kuppinger family,
I knew Julie about 10 years ago when I started working in Wall Street Institute. She was such a nice girl we soon became good friends.
Even though eventually both of us changed jobs, our friendship continued. I deeply admired Julie for she was brave, kind, generous, hardworking but above all, she was a good friend, and this is why I choose her as a witness when I married in 2004, because she was very special to me.
I can say no more. I will really miss her.
I send you all my sympathy and I will pray for Julie and for you so you find the strengh to go on.
Davinia Ortiz
October 4, 2007
Julie, I met you through Carol and we quickly connect each other. Always with a smile in your face, I was starting talking in English and you gave me the greatest support to lose all my fears.We spent a great time together in our classes and you really help me when I had to move to New York. Nice talks about our lifes and our dreams. Julie, you will allways be in a special place my heart. Davinia
Carol Rius
October 3, 2007
Julie, you help me since I met you. I remember standing up to chat with you in Agilent, the way you found me a place to start my professional adventure in Ireland, our trip to Edinburgh. I will always remember I thought you had strong Catalan accent when you were speaking in English. Babe, I love you.
Tim Marino
September 26, 2007
Kuppinger Family -
You guys have been a second family to me ever since I can remember. Whenever Julie came home to visit and I would come over, I always had such a smile on my face and always felt right at home as though time had never passed. Whether it was sitting on your bar stool while the Notre Dame game played in the background, or pretending to play Paul's guitar, or doing crossword puzzles in your morning paper, everything always felt "right" in your house. I share your sadness and wish strength upon everyone affected. The easiest way is to lean on all the wonderful memories that Julie has provided us all. I owe a lot of personal success and happiness to my relationship with Julie and if there is anything I can do, please call on me. Love, Tim (Carrie & Hanley too).
Eileen Schrandt
September 26, 2007
Dear Kuppinger Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this challenging time. Though Julie and I were a year apart in high school, we shared a number of mutual friends. I will always remember Julie as a kind, bright and inspiring young woman, as will many of my other classmates. May you find the light to guide you during this dark time.
Eileen Schrandt
Class of '93
Maryanne LaRuez
September 23, 2007
Dear Kuppinger Family,
Julie was one of those people that everyone liked in High School. She had so many talents and was involved in so many different things. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Julie will always be remembered.
With deepest sympathy,
Maryanne (Dolan) LaRuez
Class of '94
Krista Schaller
September 23, 2007
My tears and prayers are with all of Julie's family and friends during this unimaginable time. I will keep Julie's high school year book photo close in my memory, as well as her warm and welcoming personality.
God Bless You and Keep You.
Arcadia Classmates...Class of '94
Elizabeth Martin
September 23, 2007
Dear the Kuppinger Family -
I share in your grief of the sudden passing of Julie. Julie and I were great friends during middle school and high school. I remember her love for Spain and was so impressed by her quest to live in the country. I have so many wonderful memories of us growing up, that I will cherish forever. With deepest sympathy - Liz (Bonsignore) Martin
Maria-Carme Miro
September 22, 2007
Dear Julie's parents, I,m very sorry for this lost. I was working besides her during two years and really was the best time I spent in the company. In spite of my age, 60 years, we had a lot of confidence. I'll never forget her and I pray for you in such difficult way.
M. John Saetta
September 22, 2007
Hello Kuppingers, It's me John Saetta from Virginia, I'm feeling sorry I can't be there too. I've spent the last few days remembering the thanksgiving walks in Durand Eastman park and how much fun we had. The memories will last a lifetime. Julie helped me with my spanish so now I can say: Que vida mi amiga!
Cheryl Graves
September 22, 2007
Dear Jon, Bonnie and Family,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Julie's passing. In all the years we've known each other, sharing stories of our children made us feel we knew them. No words can help with your pain but know that we are here for you and you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
John and Ellie Concanon
September 21, 2007
Bonnie, Jon, Michelle, Jon, Paul and families,
As you celebrate Julie's life, please know that you all are deeply in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Barb and Tom Shea
September 21, 2007
Dear Bonnie and Jon,
We join your family and friends in offering our most sincere sympathy for the loss of your child. I remember getting Julie's email address for when our son was touring Europe, and she was so gracious in wanting to accommodate him should their paths cross. Dear God...why must these things happen? Barb and Tom Shea
Elvio Fernandes
September 21, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Cynthia Klivecka
September 21, 2007
Dear Michelle and all of Julie Marie's family:
I have known Michelle for a number of years, and I too heard so many wonderful stories about Julie. I did not know her personally, but knowing how Michelle felt about her and reading some of the other entries, I can see how loved Julie is and how much she will be missed. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family. All our love, Cynthia and Ray Klivecka
Molly Sears-Piccavey
September 21, 2007
Dear Jon & Bonnie.
My deepest sympathy at this difficult time. My thoughts are with you all. After knowing Julie for 6 years it was a shock to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed in Spain as well as in Rochester.
Lucille Leiske
September 21, 2007
Dear Jon,Bonnie and Family,
Please extend our heartfelt sympathy. This was such terrible news to see in the paper. I did not have the privalege and honor of knowing your daughter, however, I am sure she was very much like her beautiful loving and caring parents.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time, may God give you the strength and carry you through the days ahead.
May God hold Julie Marie as he leads her through his kingdom.
Sincerely
Dan and Lucy(Palozzi)Leiske
Greece, NY
karla vaillancourt
September 21, 2007
Dear Michelle and the entire Kuppinger family,
I am so deeply saddened by your loss. As I told Michelle, who I love like a sister, I feel like Julie has been part of my family for such a long time. Michelle would talk so lovingly about her sister throughout the years we have been friends and I sincerely felt a wonderful attachment to her. In Michelle's words Julie grew from a little girl, wanting to learn everything about the world, to growing up into such a remarkable woman and taking the world by storm. Michelle was such a strength for me when my sister died, I hope my thoughts and prayers can in some small way bring comfort to her and her family. God bless everyone
Kerry (Roach) Elson
September 20, 2007
To the entire Kuppinger family,
I, like so many others, was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of the terrible loss you have all suffered this week. I, too, had not seen Julie in many, many years, however, she is forever etched in the many wonderful childhood memories that I hold dear to my heart. It is at times like this that we are forced to look at seemingly tragic and meaningless events and have to wonder what sense we are to make of them. I wish I knew the perfect words to say to you all to make your pain go away right now...You are all so deeply loved and cared about and I only hope that in time you find peace. Be strong and support one another and know how many people are praying for you-and for Julie. God Bless!
Margarita (Maggie) Martinez Almeida
September 20, 2007
To Julie's family,
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I met Julie 14 years ago when I was an exchange student in Greece and I always knew she was such a nice, bright, happy, smart and loving girl. My thoughts and my prayers are with you. God bless you.
Wendy (nee Mavity) and Carl Stoveland
September 20, 2007
I grew up with Michelle as my best friend and Julie remains fixed in my memory as the cute little sister we like to play with like a doll...or alternatively shoo her away while we did "teenage things". I know she grew to be an incredible woman through what Michelle has told me and I'm so sorry that the world and your family has lost such a person. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Nicholas Teddy
September 20, 2007
Dear Jon and Bonnie,
I met with Julie for only a few hours in Barcelona this summer, but I knew immediately that she was a caring, intelligent, strong, beautiful woman. She seemed very young and, at the same time, very experienced. Although we did not know each other until that moment, she was so helpful, compassionate, and knowlegable that I felt like I was already in the company of a close family member. It broke my heart to hear about her terrible and unexpected passing. I cannot begin to imagine the grief that you are enduring right now. She was a remarkable soul, and I extend my deepest condolences to your family. I am always thinking about you both --and about Julie-- and I hope that you can find the strength to continue in the face of this tragic loss.
Love,
Nick Teddy
Todd Cottom
September 20, 2007
I grew up with Julie in Greece. She was always quick with a hello and a smile on her face. I have nothing but fond memories of her all through school. This is a shock and I am deeply saddened by this news. My thoughts and prayers are with her fmaily.
Jeddie Scardino
September 20, 2007
Dear Jon, Bonnie, and your family,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Julie was remarkable. When my son Nick was in Spain this summer she welcomed him and opened his eyes to her Barcelona. She helped bridge an old connection of cousins long ago separated by time and distance. Her light will shine within us always.
Mike and Sue Bargmann
September 20, 2007
Mike and I are deeply saddened at your sudden loss, and would like to send our condolences. We want you to know that Julie, as well as your family, are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Karen Wagner
September 20, 2007
Dear Jon and Bonnie, No words can express the deepest sympathy we feel for you and your family. We share the pain that is in your hearts and pray that time will ease that pain and that your beautiful memories of Julie will bring only joy. As Stephanie and Julie were best friends, our hearts are broken as well and we hope to heal along with you. Please know that you can count on us for anything you need at this time of great sorrow. We love you and your family.
Love, Karen Wagner and Stephanie Moore
Debi, Patrick, and Marissa Amendolare
September 20, 2007
Dear Bonnie and Jon, Please know that our deepest sympathy is with you and your family at this time of such sorrow. You are all in our prayers. If there is anything we can do now or in the future to help you in any way, please do not hesitate to call upon us. God now has a new, beautiful angel in Heaven. Much love to you and your family. Debi, Patrick, and Marissa
Jean Gilbert
September 20, 2007
Dear Jon and Bonnie....My heart is very heavy for you and your family..Sincere sympathy and prayers for all....
Jean Gilbert
Hilbert Realty
Christine Tunick
September 20, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Julie. This is such sad news. I haven't seen her since college, but I do remember she was very sweet and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and everyone who was close to her.
Stephanie Poole
September 20, 2007
I never know what to write in these books, there are no words that can bring comfort to Julie's family and friends. It is a shock and a deep loss for all of us. I've known Julie since we were both very little. I am sure I still have pictures of us picking apples or that terrifying birthday party with the magician. I lost touch with Julie during college but every time I got news from her or of her, I was proud of her. It is a shame that her life was cut short.
Peter Read
September 20, 2007
Cathy, the kids and I are so sorry about this tragic loss, and we give our condolences and prayers to all of Julie's family and friends, especially her parents, siblings, and her cousin Ted Kuppinger and family. We share your loss.
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