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Kevin Kluzak Obituary
Kevin L. Kluzak NORFOLK - Kevin Leo Kluzak, 35, died peacefully July 1, 2008, of a longterm illness. He is survived by his immensely loved wife, Amanda, son, Caleb and best friend, Max. Kevin grew up in Winthrop, Maine, and graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in civil engineering in 1995. He began his career as an environmental consultant in Memphis before ably serving the city of Norfolk as a civil engineer. Kevin took tremendous pride in beautifying his adopted home and continued his work as a professional engineer as long as his health would allow. Kevin also loved the outdoors, especially the Chesapeake Bay. As a native New Englander, Kevin proudly rooted for his Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Maine Black Bears, even in his most difficult final days. Kevin's family, friends, and coworkers will miss his inspiring generosity and courage. Kevin is also survived by his mother, Kathy; father, David; brothers, John and Jim; sister, Kristine Schnupp; and five nieces and nephews. A celebration of his life will be held at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach Saturday at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to his precocious son's education fund may be sent to Kevin Kluzak Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of America, 2022 Pleasure House Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 or any convenient Bank of America location. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Kluzak
47 Entries
Lisa Libby
February 20, 2009
Dear Amanda
I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though it's been many years since those days at WJHS, I write with my deepest sympathy. By unfortunate coincidence I also lost my husband, several years ago. I won't say that I know what you're going through since everyone's experience is different, but I can say that my heart goes out to you and your son and your extended family. Your husband sounds like he was an amazing man. If it would ever help to be in touch please do not hesitate to contact me.
Wishing you strength and peace,
Lisa
Amanda Kluzak
August 31, 2008
Caleb and I would like to thank everyone for their kindess and support during this very difficult time. We want to thank everyone for taking the time to express their feelings about Kevin or share stories about their experiences with him. I have really enjoyed reading all the letters and cards that I have received and learning about how special Kevin was to so many people.
Our hearts are breaking right now and adjusting to life without Kevin has not been easy. We miss his warm, kind and sometimes goofy personality. We miss his calmness and intellegence with which he could solve the biggest of problems. We miss the way he always took care of us and let us take care of him. We miss being a family as the three of us were and in spirit will always be. We miss the love and devotion he always showed us. I miss my best friend. I miss talking to him ever day and sorting things out together. Kevin was the person I counted on most in this world and he made me so happy even when things appeared at their worst for me. Kevin was the love of my life and always will be. Caleb misses having his Daddy around, but rest assurred he has an excellent memory and makes it a daily practice to recount all the wonderful times that they shared. Caleb will always feel Kevin's love in everything he does.
We hope you are at peace Kevin. We want to thank you for being such a wonderful and loving husband and father to us. We know that we will walk together again hand in hand. Until then we know that you are watching over us with that same love and devotion that you always have. The quantity of our time together may have been cut short but the quality of the time that we shared was more than twenty life times. We will love you always and forever.
Amanda and Caleb
Loving couple
August 1, 2008
Thanks for being part of our lives, we miss you. Tim and Tiffany Myers
August 1, 2008
Dave Lanman
July 31, 2008
The Bible mentions ashes to ashes, dust to dust as a beginning and an end of our physical being, while the soul lives on.
But those ashes and dust, like the soul, also live on. We are assembled from the matter of the universe by that miracle called life, and when life ends, the matter that was us goes back to the universe to become part of other things. So Kevin’s ashes return from whence he came to continue that eternal journey.
Kevin, we will miss you so much, but know that we will take good care of Amanda and Caleb, and we will see that wonderful smile of yours again when we join you on that journey.
July 30, 2008
Dear Amanda and Caleb:
Sorry I am getting to this so late but my ability to navigate the internet is still limited. Alhtough we only saw Kevin as frequently (or infrequently) as nieces and nephews see uncles and aunts we were charmed by him from the start: his calm strength, humor, warm presence, and open friendliness were his gifts to everyone whose lives he touched. My boys, when they were young and met Kevin for (I think) the first time idolized him --and were wowed by his and Shane's skill at Knock-Hockey. (I was less impressed with his skill at washing wine glasses that Thanksgiving, but we need not go there.) From my perspective so much time has passed since then, but from yours, I am sure, so little, as he has been taken away from you and Caleb (and all of us) so prematurely. It is hard to face the future alone, but stay strong and know that you can rely on your friends and espcially your family for any help you need.
Love,
Uncle Jon, Adam, Ben, and Nate
Jeannine (Erica's Mom) Cloutier
July 30, 2008
Amanda, Caleb and Kevin's family: I can't express in words how sorry I am for your loss. There are never enough words to soften the blow, only time will heal your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all for your continued journey.
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Rom. 15:13
Kevin and Dave Belgrade Lake 2007
July 29, 2008
Kevin and Caleb Christmas 2007
July 29, 2008
Kluzak siblings and families Belgrade Lake May 2007
July 29, 2008
Kevin and Caleb taking a break at the zoo
July 29, 2008
Shenandoah Mountains October 2007
July 25, 2008
Kevin and Caleb Chocolate Fountain 2006
July 25, 2008
Amanda and Kevin Shenandoah Mts 10/07
July 25, 2008
Tim and Tiffany Myers
July 25, 2008
Dear Amanda and Caleb,
Amanda, you have been by best friend since college and Tim has considered Kevin to be a dear friend ever since you moved to Virginia. My favorite memory of Kevin is when we went whitewater rafting together. We ended up with a tour guide who was inexperienced to say the least and we seemed to get stuck on every rock in the river. As we approached the most dangerous section of the river ("Dante's Inferno"), we were warned that we needed to navigate the raft correctly or we would fall out of the raft, be pulled under water and dragged uncontrollably down the river. As luck would have it, we crashed into another raft in the middle of "Dante's Inferno" and Kevin and I both fell out of the raft. I remember being under water for several second, which felt like several minutes. I was on the verge of panic when I popped out of the water and Kevin popped up right in front of me. As soon as I saw that big grin on his face, I knew that everything was okay. He had a positive energy about him that always made him such a pleasure to be around. Tim and I are deeply saddened by his loss. However, it comforts us to know that he is looking down on the two of you from heaven, with that same big grin on his face. He'll always be your guardian angel.
Kevin and Caleb Halloween 2007
July 22, 2008
Icecream Break Summer 2006
July 22, 2008
Kevin and Caleb Canoe Ride 2007
July 22, 2008
Belgrade Maine May 2007
July 22, 2008
Kevin and Caleb T-Ball March 2008
July 17, 2008
January in Maine 2006
July 17, 2008
Su, John & Alexia Spiewakowski/Olender
July 16, 2008
Dear Amanda & Caleb & Family,
I am sure there are no words that can be said to take away the pain and sorrow that you are feeling at this time. I remember my cousin as a very polite, respectful and funny individual and I hold tight the memories that I have (velro wallet passed around from year to year at the Christmas grab bag). Treasure your memories for they will always be with you as Kevin will Always be with you too.
Kevin and Caleb Disney December 2007
July 15, 2008
July 15, 2008
Dear Amanda, Caleb, Barbara & Jim,
We're writing this message to you, but we're really at a loss for words. We know that there is nothing we can say that will ease your pain; and, we can't begin to imagine the sadness and loss you are feeling. All we can do is send you our sincere sympathy and love, and let you know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Muriel & Miles Frye, Dan & Becky Marin & Stephanie Lavoie
Becky (Smith) Schmelzer
July 13, 2008
To the entire Kluzak family, I was a classmate of Kevin's in Winthrop, ME and fondly remember his sense of humor. He was a jokester and always made us laugh. We were a small class of 63 kids and we all knew eachother pretty well. My heart goes out to his wife and son and to all of his family for this devastating loss.
July 12, 2008
Barbara and Jim Woodlee
July 12, 2008
Dear Amanda and Caleb,
We have never known a finer young man than Kevin Kluzak. We have been very proud to call him our son-in-law. We cherish the times we had together, the strength he gave us all at Duke, the wonderful way he taught us not to take ourselves too seriously (his great perspective on life), the great father he has been to Caleb, and most of all..the great husband he has been to you. We have all been blessed to have Kevin in our lives.
Jim and I want to support you best we can at this difficult time. We do not always know the right words to say, but we deeply love you both.
Mary and Bob Hanley
July 10, 2008
Amanda and Caleb,
Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives. We have been very fortunate to be living in the area to get to know your family. We fondly remember our lunches at Tabs and working on each others houses. Through these times we have marveled at the strength and courage shown by both Kevin and you. The eulogy that you wrote described your love with such clarity that we have little to add except that you have been amazing through this whole process. You allowed Kevin to be in charge of his illness while lending copious love and support. You have set an example for each of us to live each day to the fullest. As you have often said, “What would Kevin want or do?” The answer for us is that he would want us to stay involved in your lives as relatives, friends and as keepers of Kevin’s fond memories.
With our love and sympathy,
July 10, 2008
July 10, 2008
Beth Tudan
July 10, 2008
Dear Amanda,
Costi and I and all the EnSafe gang in Memphis have such fond memories of our time together, of your engagement, and your beautiful wedding in Maine.
Your love for each other was always evident. I'm glad that some of Kevin's spark will continue to live on in Caleb.
With love,
Beth Henson Tudan
Tanya Sagermann
July 10, 2008
I met Kevin while he was an EnSafe employee in Memphis, TN. What I remember most about him is his great, big smile and love of his family and friends back in Maine. His loss has touched all of us who knew him back then. The time he spent in Memphis was brief, but he left a deep impression on all. My deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
Tanya Sagermann
July 9, 2008
Christine Arbogast
July 9, 2008
Laurie and Caleb,
Just wanted you to know that your VOA family is thinking of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin will truely be missed.
Christine Arbogast RN (VOA)
Sally Farr Welch
July 8, 2008
Dear Amanda, Jim and Barbara,
My parents have kept me updated frequently on your wonderful family as well as your health challenges. I am so very sorry to hear of Kevin's passing and I keep all of you in my prayers for strength during the coming days. As a kindergarten teacher, I have walked alongside a couple of children who have lost a parent and I will especially pray for Caleb. How wonderful for him to have his grandparents close by right now! God bless you all.
Love,
Sally Farr Welch
(across-the-street-neighbor, growing up in Waterville)
Jay Cornelius
July 8, 2008
To Kevin's Family and Friends,
I worked with Kevin in Memphis years ago and was quite fond of him, especially for his great attitude and quick wit. He was always reliable for a well-placed and well-timed wisecrack that made us all smile. While years and distance had kept me out of touch with Kevin, I was deeply saddened by his much-too-early passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Davis
July 8, 2008
Amanda, Caleb, and Family,
I had the great pleasure of working with Kevin on a job in Guantanimo Bay, Cuba, in 1996. His amazing personality and innovative contributions are the memories that stand out in my mind from that trip. I wish all of you well, and I know you will be...his spirit will always be with us, and I know he's expecting the very best of all of us.
Larry Bowers
July 7, 2008
Dear Kevin
You left us much to soon. You were a friend and a co-worker to me but you were much more to many other people. Your smile will be missed, your friendship will be missed, your high spirits will be missed, your dedication to the engineering profession will be missed and your stories about being a Maineiac will certainly be missed. I will never forgot the time you and I were completing some groundwater sampling during the winter in Virginia Beach. Per my Floridian inherited temperature scale I considered it very cold and just plain yucky (the 30's, windy and damp). You on the other hand thought it was merely "warm up" weather and thus continued the sampling effort clad only in blue jeans, field boots and a single layer long sleeved shirt. Me? Well, I turned multiple colors of blue and felt like an ice cube at the end of the day. A simple memory you provided me, a simple memory I will never forget. Thank you! From your friends and EnSafe family, we miss you and bid you well. God Bless You Kevin.
Jennifer White
July 7, 2008
Dear Amanda,
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I worked on several projects with Kevin when I was in the Norfolk Planning Department. He was a gifted engineer and a real pleasure to work with. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Caleb during this difficult time.
Lisa Smith
July 5, 2008
Dear Amanda, Caleb, Kevin's family, friends and co-workers,
Although you may not have known it, I tried to keep up with you and Kevin, hoping that things were looking up for you. When I heard of Kevin's death, my heart sank for you. I know how his co-workers feel, with Kevin part of that City of Norfolk family. I wish you the strength and peace that you need at this time. I wish you the openness that you will need, and want, letting others help you as your days move forward. Kevin is with you - whisper his name in your heart, and he is there by your side.
And for Caleb: as you look up at the twinkling stars that are always there, or when you look outside in the summer nights, and see the glow of the lightening bugs, remember this:
There are some who bring light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, the light remains.
Thoughts and prayers,
Lisa Smith (wife of Chris Smith, co-worker of Kevin's)
Denise Williams
July 4, 2008
Dear Amanda and Caleb
Working with Kevin was such a pleasure. His humble spirit and kindness will always be in my heart. As a native New Englander myself we celebrated our sport teams when they won (The Red Socks, Patriots and Celtics.) He will be missed at the City of Norfolk/Department of Public Works.
May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
maria m., rn
July 4, 2008
Laurie, I pray that the Lord will give you strength in your time of need. Be strong because Caleb needs you now more than ever. I had the luck to meet Kevin twice for the past 2 years I've known you, yet you talk about him all the time that I feel like I've known him and your son too. Here at MISU, our prayers, love and support are with you.
faYe Howe
July 3, 2008
Kevin was my neighbor and my friend. He was a wonderful husband to Amanda and father to Caleb. He always had a smile for people and was always upbeat. I admired him for his attitude and for the way he lived his life. Those who knew him were blessed to have him in their lives. He is gone from us much too soon.
Scott Funk
July 3, 2008
I was fortunate to work with Kevin the past few years and I was always amazed at the strength he displayed in the face of adversity. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
George, Nadine, & Michael Kluzak
July 3, 2008
Our hearts ache for you as you face life without Kevin. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete,Marge,Kaitie, David and Lizette Mars
July 3, 2008
May our love express what words cannot possibly say. We are with you all in spirit and praying for your strength and courage, now and in the days to come.
Michele Sucy
July 3, 2008
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 1998-2008
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