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Cynthia Kudva Obituary
Cynthia S. Kudva, of Warwick, passed away on November 22, 2008 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, NY. She was 43 years old.
Born on May 20, 1965 in Suffern, she was the daughter of John and Janet Saeli. Cynthia was the wife of Prabhakar Kudva.
She graduated Pearl River High School with honors and SUNY Binghamton with a BA in Rhetoric. She worked for Lipton in New Jersey, the Schreiber Group in NYC, and for the last ten years at Behrman Capital, NYC.
A family statement reads: "The world lost a most beautiful, compassionate and sensitive soul who returned to her Maker. She succumbed to complications from a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, which she courageously battled for the last 1-1/2 years of her life."
She is survived by her husband, Prabhakar Kudva of Warwick; her parents, John and Janet Saeli of Warwick; her brothers: John and his wife, Penelope, Tony, and Jim and his wife, Jeanne; nieces: Kristina, Meghan, and Ashley; nephew, Nicholas.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 25, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 26, at St. Stephen's R.C. Church, Warwick. Private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cynthia Kudva Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Janet Saeli, 88 Lower Wisner Road, Warwick, NY 10990 or the Warwick Valley Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cynthia Kudva
liz spencer
December 1, 2008
Dear Prabaker,
Bruce and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and we are sending the warmest hugs imaginable. We are with you, with love...liz and Bruce
Antonia Perry
November 26, 2008
Dear Prabhakar,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything at all, please feel free to let us know. Again, we love you and please take care of yourself.
Love,
Antonia Kartsonis (Perry)
eliot wilson
November 25, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and Cynthia's family.
"After the first death there is no other."
Kathrine Wright
November 25, 2008
Dear Prabhakar,
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Best,
Kathrine and Chase
Chris and Susan Dolson
November 24, 2008
Dear Prabhakar Kudva, John and Janet, John, and Jim.
I'm sorry to have heard of the passing of Cindy. She was a good friend to many and a wonderful person to be around during our years in High School.
Our deepest condolences on your terrible loss.
Ed, Kelly, Chase & Aleesa Wizemann
November 24, 2008
Dear Janet & John and your loving family, Prabhakar.
Cynthia and your family is in our prayer and thoughts for ever.
Cindy was a great cousin and always fun to be with, she is truely loved and will be missed greatly.
Mike, Diane & Samantha Wizemann
November 24, 2008
John, Janet, John, Penny, Tony, Jim, Jean & Prabhakar
We pray for you and your family during these difficult times.
We Love You and will miss you Cindy. You will always be in our hearts and memories.
Victoria Eshelman
November 24, 2008
Dear Janet & John,
It is with a heavy heart that we send you our deepest condolences.
May the love and support of those who hold you in our hearts (both near and far) be with you now and forever.
All our love,
Victoria, Henry & Saeli Eshelman
For Cynthia,
May the long-time sun shine upon you
All love surround you
And the pure light within you
Guide your way on
Barbara Miller
November 24, 2008
Dear John and Janet,
I am so very sorry to hear of Cynthia's passing. My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John S. Gebbia, III
November 24, 2008
Dear John, Janet, John, Tony, & Jim ~ I want to extend my deepest sympathies to you at this, your moment of profound loss. John and I were on the PRHS Academic Team together, and Tony and I got to know each other shortly thereafter. During her freshman year at PRHS, I met and got to know Cindy. A little while afterwards, she became my first girlfriend. I will always remember her for her warmth, her smile, and her laugh...an infectious laugh which always touched my heart, from the first time I heard it. I am deeply effected by the loss of such a kind and special young woman as Cindy was, and I can only imagine your own feelings at this very sad, and challenging time for all of you. Still, I would never try to dispute the plans of the Almighty. It has been said that God never does anything to you...He does things FOR you. Perhaps this was His way of easing Cindy's suffering. I can only join you in hoping that we will all be able to meet with her again, some day, in that House, built not by Human Hands; Eternal in the Heavens. God bless you all, guide you through these troubling times, and help you to understand that Cindy has gone to a better place; where she will never suffer again.
Donna Gebbia
November 23, 2008
Dear John and Janet, John, Tony, & Jim. I was told by a friend about this tragic loss. May the arms of God be outstretched and bring Cindy to a place of Peace where her suffering shall be no more. I pray that all of you will find some peace in this sorrowful time, as you remember the joy and laughter that Cindy brought to all the people she knew. God bless, Donna Gebbia (P.R. Class of 1983)
Julie and Doug Hodgman
November 23, 2008
Dear John & Janet, Prabhaker, Tony, Jim & Jean, John & Penny,
We are so sorry that Cynthia lost her long, hard battle. Our prayers and thoughts are with you, and we will be there in spirit with you this week.
May you draw upon the strength of God, and your family and friends and know that we love you.
Doug and Julie
Patricia Rice
November 23, 2008
Dear John and Janet, Our most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your most precious daughter. You both are in our prayers. Love, and prayers, Pete and Pat Rice
Alison Valentino
November 23, 2008
Janet, John and Prabhakar,
My Mom just called and told me about Cynthia. I am so terribly sorry. I never had the opportunity to meet her but I am sure she was a wonderful person. If there is anything I can do for you please let me now.
Alison Rice Valentino
David Nicholson
November 23, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Saeli:
I was sorry to hear the news of Cindy's passing. Cindy and I attended Pearl River High School together. She was a very sweet person. We will remember her next Friday evening at our 25th High School Reunion. She will be missed.
I learned of the sad news from my mother-in-law, Barbara Berdy, who informed me today that you are friends from the quilting guild. It's a very small world with limited degrees of separation.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Louise Hutchison
November 23, 2008
Dear Janet and family,
I and your fellow quilters in the Warwick Valley Quilters' Guild are sorry beyond words about the loss of your beloved daughter.
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
Louise Hutchison
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