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CUDDY, Gale W.
Gale W. Cuddy, 38, of Cromwell and formerly of Wethersfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday (August 16, 2011). Born on May 31, 1973 in Manchester, he was the beloved son of Kathy (Andrews) Hudson and her husband Moe of Wethersfield and spent most of his life in Wethersfield before moving to Cromwell four years ago. He was a 1991 graduate of Wethersfield High School and a 1996 graduate of Elon University in North Carolina. For the past 14 years, Gale was employed by UBS Financial Services, Inc. of Hartford, working his way up to the position of Account Vice President where he served as a Corporate Stock Benefit Consultant with their Advisory & Brokerage Service. He was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and an overall sports enthusiast. He coached many years for the Wethersfield Midget Football League and also was a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Gale loved life and was loved by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Besides his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his brothers, Lance Cuddy of Hartford, and Tom Cuddy and his partner Rosey, along with their children, Leah, T.J. and Kenzie of South Windsor. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Ma-Rae Andrews of Hudson, ME and a large extended family, many friends and co-workers.
Funeral service will be Monday (August 22) at 11 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Family and friends may call on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Donations in Gale's memory may be made to Wethersfield Youth Football, C/O 54 Beaver Rd., Wethersfield, CT 06109. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com.
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for Gale CUDDY
Peggy Mick
August 18, 2024
Think of you often. You are missed.
Kathy Hudson
August 13, 2012
It's been a year, my son, since you left to join Gramps. I miss you every single day....Love and kisses, Mom
Jessica Rivera
February 29, 2012
thanks 4 entering my dream & making me eat all that ice cream.I woke up full but yet i wanted more ice cream..U r missed dearly Gale
Linda & Dave (Flagg) Arel
August 24, 2011
Kathy,Lance and Thomas,Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Even though we haven't seen you in many years we have great memories when the kids were small.He will never leave your hearts, he has just gone to live with the angels.Sincerely
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August 24, 2011
Gale, you were a friend as well as a financial advisor. We valued your opinion greatly . Our condolences go out to your family. We will miss you. Don and Peggy Mick, Guilford CT
David & Dianne Barnes
August 23, 2011
To the Family of Gale Cuddy - What an awesome, caring young man who sincerely cared about his customers and, treated each of us all as friends! We will always remember Gale and, will always cherish his friendship and advice!! Gail accomplished much in his short life and, we are so sorry for your loss! Very Sincerely,
Rosey, Tom, Leah, TJ and Kenzie
August 23, 2011
Gale,
You were always a big brother to me. I still feel like you are going to come walking through the door. My kids adored you and I swear I will never let them forget their Uncle Gale. We love you so much and we are going to miss you like crazy. Its not goodbye big brother, its see you later.
Jim & Toni McNaughton
August 22, 2011
Gale, you will be missed! You were so much more than our financial guide, you were our rock!! When things looked bad you were calm, cool and steady. You took the time to know us and we have lost a great friend. We are sorry we couldn't be there today, but our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Christy Zaliznock-Buehler
August 22, 2011
I was fortunate enough to get to spend high school with Gale (Chip) :) and everytime I think of him it is never without a smile on my face. Even in his passing he has the ability to make so many us remember those times and the bond that you can only create in something as crazy as high school. He just had that knack. You will be deeply missed Gale. My deepest condolences to you Lance, Kathy and Thomas.
Sarah Wadle
August 22, 2011
You were so kind Gale. I will always remember your smile and determination. You are already missed. May your family find comfort in their memories. I am sorry I wasn't able to be at your service today, but know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn O'Shea (Skidgell)
August 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 22, 2011
Gale-Your smile and kindness touched so many people and will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
August 22, 2011
May your soul rest in peace Gale! We will miss you dearly. Alex and Tamika
Julie West
August 21, 2011
Gale - I can't begin to express how much I miss you. I am so lucky to have 12 years of amazing memories shared with you. Red Sox games, Penn State football games and so many softball games. You always made me smile and laugh and for that I am eternally grateful. May you rest in peace my dear friend. Deepest sympathies to your family.
Goolie
August 21, 2011
I only knew u a brief time but an impact on my life has been made. I am sorry that our relationship couldn't have gone further as I enjoyed seeing you and talking to you always with a smile. My heart goes out to your family friends and others like me cause it seems that I am not the only one you touched. Rest in peace. You will be missed.
Erin (Luby)Melhuish
August 21, 2011
Fond memories of Gale at WHS and at Elon will forever stay in my heart. Thank you for being my big brother at Elon and watching out for me. My thoughts and prayers to your family during this difficult time. May you rest in peace...
Sharon & Dave
August 21, 2011
Gale was our financial advisor. We valued his advice and always looked forward to our meetings. He was genuinely interested in the lives of his clients and expressed such joy for life and love for his family. We will miss him, and offer you our deepest sympathy.
August 21, 2011
Gale, you will be missed! What a wonderful spirit! Thoughts are prayers are with your family! Sue Muangman Burr
Justin Kulvinskas
August 21, 2011
Gale, Im going to miss all your coaching and friendship you gave to me over the years. No one will ever match your kindness or your generosity. I love you brother and i will remember all the things to taught me.
RIP Brother,
JK
Jenn Lally Benjaimin nJR Huntington
August 21, 2011
Keeping memories of laughter, enthusiasm , Gale's caring ways, great laugh, fond memories of sports games we were able to all watch together because he was a great host alive in my heart, thoughts and sending healing energy to those closest to him at this painfully difficult time.. Nothing but love for you all Xo
Shawn Dillon
August 20, 2011
i have fond memories of Gale doing those years in school... From football, baseball and around town.... I always laughed out loud cause he always had a smile on his face..... Trust me brother ur be missed cause u were a Great Person... Shawn Dillon (Wethersfield,CT)
Erin Garvey
August 20, 2011
I have fond memories of Gale in High School and beyond. Know that my deepest sympathies are with his family in this sad time.
Shane Bonanno
August 20, 2011
I had a chance to be friends with Gale in college. He was a great guy and touched many. So sorry for your loss.
Jonathan & Elaine Topodas
August 20, 2011
Our memories of Gale go back to the days of his playing whiffle ball with our kids in our backyard in Old Saybrook and were renewed as he came to be our financial advisor and friend. We loved our visits with him which always ended up being more about life than about investments. His kindnesses to us were numerous and well-appreciated. Gale gave so much of himself to others and brought light and laughter whenever he was around. He will always live in the hearts of those of us whose lives he touched with his gentle and noble soul. We share a deep grief with all his friends and family. With love and sympathy, the Topodas family (Jonathan, Elaine, Leya & Dean)
Robin skidgell
August 19, 2011
Dear Kathy,Lance,and Thomas. We were so sorry to hear that G W, had died glad we had a chance to meet and know him, so kind and careing,our thoughts and prayes are with you all, hold tight to each other and take care of mom, love robin, tracy and family.
Mr. & Mrs. John Ranney
August 19, 2011
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Heather (McClelland) Driggs
August 19, 2011
Dear Kathy, Lance, Tommy & extended family ~
I am devastated by the loss of Gale or "Chip" as I use to call him. He held a special place in my heart since he was my number one buddy in highschool. I will always cherish the wonderful memories I have of him. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Gale will never be forgotten in the hearts of so many. Love, Heather
Beth Lawson-Roth
August 19, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Gale. Definitely a life taken too soon. He was one of the nicest guys that I knew during our days at WHS. Always had a smile for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
John & Lois Pilitsis
August 19, 2011
Gale,
Your smile,enthusiasm,caring and unconditional love for your family and friends you touched will live for the rest of time. When we shooked hands in Fenway after our beloved Red Sox game win, on July 24,2011, I lost a friend forever. Life is not just mysterious and unpredictable, it can be
unbearably cruel and breathtaking wondrous at the same time like "your smile"... Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Jennifer Lally
August 19, 2011
deearest Lance,Tommy family and friends,
I was so deeply saddened by the call with his news on Tuesday. My heart aches for all who knew and adored Gale, laughed,camped,watched football and just hung out with him, and enjoyed his smile.He was a son,brother, uncle but most of all a friend. My heart,thoughts, and healing energy are with you now during this time. he as loved, as all of you are, and will be dearly missed.
Pam Wlodyka
August 19, 2011
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jennifer Michaud~Crombie
August 19, 2011
Rest in peace Gale....
Michael Pandolfe & Maria Valdes
August 19, 2011
prayers go out to the cuddy family. You were a good friend and we will always have fond memories of you.
Jennifer Crombie
August 19, 2011
My thoughts & prayers go out to the family......may the Lord comfort you all in your loss....
Linda Luby
August 19, 2011
Kathy and family,
Our heartfelt prayers are with you all. Gale was a wonderful young man and we were so happy to have known him. Keep his memory foremost in your mind. Sincerely, Bill and Linda Luby
Jonathan Sell
August 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Dina Fitzsimons
August 19, 2011
Kath and Family, In the coming days may the memories see you through, sustain you and bring a smile to your faces and hearts; Gale's smile will help dry the tears. May God's peace and strength be with you all in the times ahead.
always
Dina
August 19, 2011
Kathy and Family,
My heart breaks for you all but is overjoyed for Gale because now he rests in his grand-dads arms as he did as a young boy. My prayers and thoughts come your way for strength and peace of heart. In the next coming days know that the tears shed can never drown the memory of all the times shared with Gale, those memories will sustain you and those tears will become smiles.
always
Dina
August 19, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. Gale was a great guy and I have so many fond memories of him in college. He always had a smile on his face and was friends to everyone. You will be missed.
August 19, 2011
Gale,
You left us too soon, but you lived a full life and were loved by many. Thank you for your friendship when we were just kids and havin' a good time growing up in Wethersfield. My prayers are with you and your family. Please rest in peace.
Joe Coombs, Alexandria, Virginia
Kathy Hudson
August 19, 2011
Gale ~ I miss you SO much. You will always be in my heart - you were my first-born and that creates a special place for you in my heart. You accomplished so much in your short lifetime and touched so many hearts with your caring ways. Please give Grandpa a hug for me and don't worry, someday I will be with you. I love you ~ Mom.
Lynn Baker
August 19, 2011
Kathy and Family
With my hearfelt condolences on your tragic loss.
CARLA MIMS
August 19, 2011
Kathy and Family,
I was so truly sadden to hear about the loss of your son Gale. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Kathy, God needed another rose for his precious garden and he chose Gale. May good strenghten you all and give you peace in your time of sorrow.
God Bless you
Tiffany Rooney
August 19, 2011
May God hold you all through the time ahead. Gale was a special man who is loved by everyone who knew him.
Much love,
Melissa Lewicki
August 19, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
August 19, 2011
Kathy and Family,
My heart breaks for you and is overjoyed for Gale because now he rests in his grand-dads arms. Many prayers and thoughts come your way for strength and peace of heart.
Always
jessica rivera
August 19, 2011
You were such a great guy..may the lord be with you always.You will be missed
Carla (Greca) Viens
August 19, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Gale's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time.
cynthia hudsom
August 19, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Sandy Silvester
August 19, 2011
Kathy and Family
My heart breaks for you all. But know that Gale is with his Grandfather telling jokes and stories to each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Love Sandy
August 19, 2011
Kathy and family
My heart breaks for you all. But know he is with his Grandfather now telling him stories.My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Love Sandy
Kelley (Main) Greaves
August 19, 2011
Thoughts and prayers for all who knew you.
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