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Kristen Mureebe Obituary

MUREEBE Kristen Marie Mureebe, age 34, died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Born in Schenectady, NY., she has been a Fairfield resident for the past six years. She was the cherished wife of Omar Mureebe and the loving and devoted mother of Owen Connor Mureebe. Kristen earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Fairfield University. She was employed at Chemtura of Middlebury for the past 12 years. In addition to Omar, her husband of three years and her young son, Owen Connor, she will be sadly missed by her father, Robert E. Percent of Mayfield, N.Y.; her mother, Claudia Chevalier Percent of Malta, N.Y.; her sister, Kimberly Perone of Burnthills, N.Y.; several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and one nephew. Friends are invited to attend the funeral Thursday at 9:15 a.m. from the Fairfield Funeral Home of Edmund W. Dougiello, 36 South Pine Creek Road and at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Fairfield with a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery in Fairfield. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. Contributions may be made to the charity Kris was involved with in 2009, Cycle for Survival. Checks may be made payable to Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Put 'Kris's Krew' in the memo section or in a letter with the check. Mail to Cycle for Survival, attn: K. Kotkins, 633 Third Ave, 28th Floor, New York, NY, 10017. Charges may be made as well by calling K. Kotkins directly at 646-227-2511. Family and friends of Kris will be participating in the 2010 event in her memory and the contributions will be credited to her team.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Sep. 14 to Sep. 16, 2009.

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Rabia Baz

October 1, 2009

Dear Omar,

I was very saddened and shocked to hear of Kristen's passing. Kristen was a wonderful and kind person and I will always remember her warm smile. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain.
With deepest sympathy,

Karen Percent

September 28, 2009

With deepest sympathy... No words can express this loss.

Dan Sheridan

September 27, 2009

Omar, My deepest sympathy goes out to you on Kristen's passing. Both of you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. I always have a special rememberance for all of the RPI graduates that I recruited over the years for Uniroyal and both of you exceeded expectations. Kristen always had a positive energy to contribute and will be missed.

Veronica Robinson

September 24, 2009

I offer my deepest sympathy to this family. when tragedy strikes and takes the life of our loved ones, many cry out with great sorrow. your tears are not unnoticed by the creator of life. never was it his purposed for our human lives to be taken away. although your deep pain will not easly disappear. prayer to god will bring comfort to you as you grieve." the bible assures us god is healing the broken hearted ones, and is binding up their painful spot". {psalm 147:3}

Erik Smith

September 22, 2009

Dear Mureebe and Percent family,

I was so shocked to hear of Kristen's passing. I was a work study with her at RPI at the career center, as well as a coworker at Uniroyal (Crompton) and I'll always remember her as a wonderful and caring person. I wish you all the strength in this painful and difficult time.

Connie Welch

September 22, 2009

Omar, I know Kristen is with Jack right now looking out for and caring for all of us now. Owen has 2 guarian angels now. How loving that is for him and for you. If I can help you with anything please let me know. Love you guys.

George and Connie

Jacob Thampi

September 21, 2009

Hey Omar, I'm so sorry to hear about your wife. I hope God can give you and your family comfort through these times.

Naureen Stone

September 21, 2009

Omar, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Kristen was a wonderful person and her warm smile and great attitude will be missed. It was a pleasure working with her during her time at Chemtura. Please take comfort that she is in a better place now and free of pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Owen.

Uyen Tran

September 21, 2009

Dear Omar,

I am so deeply sadden to learn of Kristen's passing. Kristen was a kind and cheerful person. I had a great pleasure working with her back in the days at Chemtura. We traveled on a business trip together. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sonia Chan

September 20, 2009

Dear Omar
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Kristen's passing. I remember both of you at Uniroyal Chemical functions as I accompanied Raymond.
I pray God give you strength in the days ahead.
My deep sympathy
Sonia Chan

Gaurav Agarwal

September 20, 2009

I knew Kristen as a one of the cheeriest and friendliest class mates in Chemical Engineering class at RPI. I am shocked and saddened to hear about this news. I remember fondly the all-nighters and the always positive attitude that Kristen brought with her. It was a joy having known her. I had just gotten back in touch with her on Facebook... what a tremendous loss.

Jennifer Chan

September 20, 2009

Dear Omar,
I was shocked to hear this very sad news. I'll always remember Kristen as a good friend and colleague in my Uniroyal Chemical days. May you and your family find strength during this difficult time.

With deep sympathy.

September 20, 2009

Omar, Dear -
I am so shocked and saddened.
You two seemed like peas in a pod - made for each other.
I am so sorry for you and Owen.
I'm praying all this love coming your way will provide strength and hope.
Big hugs,
Susan "Smacker" Ackerly

Dennis "my man"!

September 19, 2009

Kristen was a wonderful women and I was blessed the 1st day I met her. She was so peaceful to be around and never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She made me smile, often and I made fun of her for always taking the high road. She loved you Omar, and Owen your momma talked about you all of the time. I would often look over in a meeting to catch her feeling you kick and smiling like an angel. A friend of mine and your mother's once said, "don't ask why. God's thoughts and plans are on a much higher level". I take refuge in that often and know she's right there beside him as an advocate of peace and suffering no more.

Mohsen Yekta-Fard

September 19, 2009

Dear Omar and Owen:

I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Kristen's passing. I'll always remember her warm smile and her kindness to her coworkers. She was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with her at ET&S. May God bless her soul and give your families patience. May God protect you and Owen always.
With deepest sympathy,

September 18, 2009

Dear Omar:

I am so very sorry.

Hank Selverstone

Jennifer Angelo Fraley

September 18, 2009

To the Mureebe, Percent and Perone Families - I am sadden to hear of Kristen's passing. What a tremderous loss. I will always remember playing, swimming and having a great time at camp!

Kerry and Cameron Rice

September 18, 2009

Dear Mureebe and Percent families,

We would like to express our deepest sympathies during this sad and difficult time. We continue to keep you in our prayers. Kristen was so special to us and we will truly miss our dear friend. She will never be forgotten.

September 18, 2009

Dear Omar and Owen,

Please count us among the many who are thinking of you as you try to make sense of that which is truly inexplicable. May God bless you all as Kris joins Him in watching over you and Owen. Please know that all of us in the tennis community are here with anything you need today and always.

Sincerely,
Cindy (Harrison) Mahoney and family

Ron Calabrese

September 17, 2009

Dear Omar,

I am deeply grieved to hear of Kristen's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. My sympathies to you, your son and both of your families.

Kelli Loucks-Egan

September 17, 2009

Dear Mureebe and Percent Family,

There are no words to express about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tim and Laurie Warnett

September 16, 2009

Dear Omar,

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

September 16, 2009

To the Mureebe,Percent,Perone Families. I'm so very sad to hear of the loss of Kristen. I remember her as a beautiful child growing up with the Goyette and Angelo families. She grew into a beautiful Woman of love and courage and will be missed a great deal by all who loved her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Gayle Angelo
Glenville, New York

Peter Drop

September 16, 2009

Omar,

You have my deepest sympathy. May you have the strength during this difficult time.

Peter Drop

September 16, 2009

To the Mureebe and Percent families,

A life ended far too soon. We are very sad to hear of this loss.

David and Lisa Rosenstock
St Louis, MO

Lori (Klopot) Buonome

September 16, 2009

I was deeply saddened to hear about Kristen, The little Girl Next door is how I remember her.... She was such a beautiful and precious child ..... My Thoughts and Prayer are with the family ...... God Bless

Cathy Winzler

September 16, 2009

Omar, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will cherish the wonderful memories of working with Kristen. Her courageous fight is inspirational to all who knew her. My deepest sympathy.- Cathy Winzler

September 16, 2009

Omar, my thought and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strength during this difficult time. Juana Troxler (Taft)

The Woodbeck Family

September 16, 2009

Claudia and Family, We extend our deepest sympathies on your loss. Hold on tight to each other and the love will see you through.

Terri Fenn

September 16, 2009

Omar,
May God surround you and your family with His Grace during this difficult time.
I am praying for all of you.

Norm Boisseau

September 16, 2009

Omar, I was deeply saddened to hear of Kristen's passing. I'll always remember the warm smile she had for everyone around her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Danielle Bonificio

September 16, 2009

Claudia and family - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Danielle Bonificio

Bruno Folchi

September 16, 2009

Omar, we will never forget Kris smile, her courage and passion for all she did in her life. Our prayers are with Kris and your family in this sad moment.

Peter Damore

September 15, 2009

Omar, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Kristen. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Greg and Tara Schramm

September 15, 2009

Omar, our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Lord works in mysterious ways, and this one is hard to understand.

Jamie

September 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Patty Grandy-Williams

September 15, 2009

Kim and family,I am deeply saddened to hear of Kris passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Ratajczak

September 15, 2009

Bob, Rena and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Sending our love and deepest sympathy.

Kathy, Paul & Brandon

Christine Shufelt Spooner

September 15, 2009

Percent, Mureebea, and Perone families--
I can't even express how sad I was to hear about Kristen. No words can ever take away the pain of losing someone that is so special. Your all in my prayers...

Marilyn Sovia

September 15, 2009

Omar,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Kristen was a wonderful person and I enjoyed working with her. I saw her last year when I was visiting the office and she remembered me right away. She will be missed.

Take care of yourself and your son.
With my deepest sympathy,

Robin Cherre

September 15, 2009

Omar and Percent family- I was fortunate to work with Kristen and always admired her poise in difficult situations. I also wished that I lived closer so that we could have been better friends, she was so funny, smart and beautiful. Omar- My heart breaks for you and your young son. If there is anything that I can do for you- please let me know- I am sending all my love for you in this time of pain.

Brenda and Joe Weber

September 15, 2009

Omar, Claudia, Dan, Kim and Dave,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dan Madden

September 15, 2009

Omar, Bob, Claudia, and Kim - I can't express how sorry I am for your loss. Kris was one of a kind. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have shared some of her life.

My heart breaks for you and your family. She will be deeply missed.

My family sends you their love and prayers.

Nancy Bissonnette

September 15, 2009

Omar and family, I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Kristen's passing. She was truly an inspiration in her fight to win and she will always be remembered for her endless courage. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time.

September 15, 2009

Our thoughts are with all Kristen`s family and friends. Kim, we always managed to keep each other posted on our little sisters over the years and the distance, with stories and pictures... Lasting memories of a beautiful person. May you find comfort in those memories of Kris, and the love of family and friends.

Christiane and Christoph Becker, Basel, Switzerland

Gary & Maryann Mancini

September 15, 2009

We wish we knew what to say to make things better but sometimes words just aren’t enough. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

Tom Tarantelli

September 15, 2009

Kristin was a work study in the Career Development Center at Rensselaer. We are all deeply saddened by Kristen's passing. The thoughts and prayers of all the people who knew her are with Kristen's family during this difficult time.

Jody (Eidens) Kozey

September 15, 2009

Omar, Owen, & Family,
There just aren't any words to express how sorry I am. She was my best friend since 7th grade and I will miss her terribly. Love to all,

September 15, 2009

Kim & all those who so loved Kristen - our deepest sympathies are extended and our hope that remembering Kristen's happiest days will comfort you in the weeks ahead.

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Bob & Judy Picarillo

September 15, 2009

Claudia and family
We are deeply saddened to hear of Kristen's passing. Our prayers are with you and the family during these trying times.

Doris Szypulski

September 15, 2009

I am so sorry. I never met Kristen on
earth, but I look forward to seeing her in the Eternal Life, to thank her for the strength and glory she gives to the Human Family.

LOVE NEVER ENDS (Pope John XXIII).

The Bancroft Family

September 15, 2009

Omar,

We are deeply saddened by your loss. Kristen's love of life showed through her smile and her positive energy. We saw it whenever she looked at you and how she was always by your side. May God bless you, Owen and the Percent family during this difficult time.

Wendy Gibson

September 15, 2009

Claudia, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. Have comfort in knowing GOD is always there when you need him.

Brenda Lukasiewicz

September 15, 2009

Claudia,Bob,Kim,Omar and little Owen,

We are so very sorry for your loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. We are here for you.

Brenda and Paul Lukasiewicz

Kelly Keenan Curtis

September 14, 2009

I am so deeply sadden to learn of Kristen’s passing. I have many fond memories of Kristen. Many of those memories are from growing up together on North Toll Street. I remember us jumping off the Percent’s porch into snow banks, walking to elementary school, Kristen’s birthday parties, playing school in the Percent’s basement, and listening to Kristen play the piano (she taught me the only thing I know how to play on the piano, the Hill Street Blues TV show theme). Kristen and I reconnected at Oswego State where we had a lot of fun times; one time in particular was a late fall road trip to the Adirondack’s to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday. Kristen was a fun, caring, and bright friend. I regret not having a chance to reconnect once again. I am so sorry for your family’s devastating loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

Tom & Jo Marie Harter

September 14, 2009

My prayers are with all family & friends of Kristen. She is undoubtedly looking over her loved ones. Find comfort in her eternal peace and solace in her memory.

Jim, Debra and Mary Sheridan

September 14, 2009

Omar and Owen--

So sorry to hear the news of Kristen's passing. Your family is in our prayers,hearts and thoughts.

Janice and Robert Messier

September 14, 2009

Dear Leila and Mureebe family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are very sorry for your loss.

Patty Maslanka-Fichtner

September 14, 2009

Claudia & family,
I just got off the phone with Joyce, and she told about your daughter. I am so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family during this difficult time. Your "Angel" is watching over you now...

Micky Nieman

September 14, 2009

Omar, I am so deeply saddened by the news of Kristen's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God by with you all.

Ed and Joley Tetreault

September 14, 2009

Claudia and Dan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Linda Green

September 14, 2009

Claudia, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I will continue to pray for all of you. Be at peace knowing that Kristen is at peace with the Lord now.

Cheryl Santorelli

September 14, 2009

Omar and the Percent family

We are so sorry about Kristen's passing. She was a wonderful person and had such strength. We are thinking of you and if you need anything please don't hesitate to give a call.

Cheryl and Dominic Santorelli

Jill Norray

September 14, 2009

Claudia, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Praveen Karanjkar

September 14, 2009

Claudia, I am deeply saddened to hear about Kris. May God give you enough strength during this time.

Asim Khan

September 14, 2009

Dear Mureebe and Percent family: My wife and I are deeply saddened by your loss. Our thoughts are with your families in this time of grief.

Lita Gaskell

September 14, 2009

Omar - My thoughts and prayers are with you. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

sherry nickarz

September 14, 2009

Claudia, please know that you and the family are in my prayers. Words will never be able to express how very sorry I am. Sherry

Jorge Pereira

September 14, 2009

Rachel and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Kristen, our thoughts are with Omar, Owen and the families in this time of grief.

Mary Arnold

September 14, 2009

Claudia, Omar, Owen, Kim and families - I am so sorry about Kris. I hope that the knowledge that you are in so many thoughts and prayers, along with your cherished memories, are comforting to you. Schuyler and I will continue to keep you in our prayers today, tomorrow and always.

Jonathan Lawry

September 14, 2009

Maggie and I offer our deepest sympathies.

Anand Sekhar

September 14, 2009

Dear Mureebe and Percent family,

We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together at RPI. We are with you during this time of grief.

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