Jonathan Kudlack Obituary

SELKIRK Jonathan Kudlack, 39, lit up heaven's gates on Friday, January 27, 2006, surrounded by his devoted family and friends at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. He was born on July 26, 1966 in Catskill, N.Y. to his loving parents, James and Roberta Kudlack of Greenville, N.Y. Jonathan was an industrious young man and spent many summers working on the Welden Farm in Little Falls, N.Y. to save money so he could go to college. Jonathan was a graduate of Greenville Central High School and Siena College where he obtained his bachelor's degree in marketing. He was director of marketing for Integra Service Group in Schenectady. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his cherished wife and soulmate Kelli of Selkirk, N.Y.; and his pets Oliver and Gandolph who he loved like children. He is also survived by Kelli's mom, Filene Flowers-Scott of Albany, N.Y. who was his beloved Mama Filena. He was the proud uncle to Samuel Kudlack, Grace Kudlack, and James Kudlack all of Greenville, N.Y. He leaves behind his brothers, James (Abby) Kudlack of Greenville, Joel Kudlack, Greenville, Earle Kudlack, Greenville and Adam Kudlack of Kealakekua, Hawaii. He is dearly loved and survived by a legion of loyal and steadfast friends who were family to Jonathan and Kelli during their testament to courage during the past two years. Jonathan and Kelli were married on October 15, 1994 and were not only best friends but also eternal soul mates. Jonathan was a friend to all who knew him and lived a spectacular life to the fullest with zest, warmth, and unparalleled energy and dignity. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family and have been entrusted to the Babcock Funeral Home in Ravena, N.Y. A memorial to celebrate Jonathan's life is being planned and will be announced in the near future. Family, friends, and colleagues are invited to attend the upcoming memorial service to share their memories of a life well lived and a spirit that continues to nourish all those that Jonathan touched. The family would like to thank the staff of the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's for their dedication to the care and comfort of Jonathan and Kelli and their family and friends. A card of thanks will be published soon that acknowledges the individual acts of kindness that were displayed over this two-year journey. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jonathan's memory can be made to a cause of one's choice or gratefully accepted for the Jonathan Kudlack Memorial Fund at any Trustco Bank Branch.

Published by Albany Times Union from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2006.
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I never stop missing you.

November 4, 2011

Happy Birthday Shoops!

Hugs and kisses. I miss you so much.
Love you with all my heart.

~Kelli

July 26, 2011

Shoops,

Not a single day goes by that I don't think about you or wish that you were by my side. I was so blessed to have you in my life. I feel your warmth and guidance each and every day. I love and miss you beyond words. Until we meet again shoops.

Forever and always,

Sweet Pea

Kelli Kudlack

January 26, 2011

Jon,

We all remember and love you on this eve of the New Year 2010.

We know that your force is with us!

Love and respect from all of your family.

Your energy lights our way.

December 31, 2009

Jon,

As always came to pass, keen events happen with us on the 29th or the 27th...today I knew you were there, as always, ever strong. We never discussed or picked the dates of birth and death and destiny, they just showed up on all our legal certifiable stuff!

Laughs and love backatcha, dear.

Thanks for the hugs today,

MamaFilena

Filene Flowers Scott

September 29, 2009

Shoops,

I miss you so very much.

~ Your Sweet Pea

June 2, 2009

Happy 42nd Birthday Shoops! I wish you were here so I could give you a big hug and kiss (and your annual corny birthday card) and bring you out for a night on the town.

Remember our Pizzeria Uno birthday celebrations – personal pizzas, side salads with ranch dressing, and cheesecake with coffee for dessert. Then we would inevitably end up shopping at Best Buy or some other store that sold electronics. Those were the days…oh what I would give to be with you again.

Life is certainly difficult without you by my side but I’m surviving because I have the best memories of us together. I feel you everyday and when I lay my head down at night.

I miss and love you beyond words. Until we meet again.

Ollie and Gandy wanted me to say Happy Birthday Pops! We all miss you so very much.

-Your Sweet Pea

Kelli Kudlack

July 26, 2008

I was just thinking about your family, and how much they miss you. My mom passed away in 2004 and i still think of her daily I wish your family all of them help in overcoming your absence eve

eve horning

May 18, 2008

Dear Jon,

Serendipity here, over the past two precious anniversay days in 2008, your going home with God on January 27, 2006 and Kelli's birthday, two days and two years later, on January 29, 2008.

First, at the lunch on your anniversary two days ago, after Kelli and went out to Calvary, we sat down to lunch to hear our Seal song come over the loudspeaker at the restaurant...Kelli had just mentioned how much she wanted to have you sit next to us...and I said well, I know he is here with us and that you always have come back to show us...

So, BOOM. Seal came over the loudspeaker, right then and there, and the song lyrics brought us right back to two years ago...on January 27..."in a sky full of people, only some want to fly.." Kelli and I just stared at each other, too stunned to speak, and then smiled and brushed the tears of happiness away, and smiled at each other again.

So what are the odds of that happening? Both of us had discussed back and forth which restaurants to go to. And then decided on one, so nothing hokey there.

I know you are the wind beneath her wings. On her birthday today, I know you are so proud of how she is taking a big bite of life.

I will see her shortly and we will celebrate her birthday today. She has come such a long way. I know you are looking over all us us. We feel your love. We know you are watching over us. I continue to believe in the electrical oath we talked about, for what that's worth. Hey, maybe the song could be considered electrical in some way, maybe, huh? Unseen waves, right?

We continue to feel your love, son. I love you and thank you for your love for all your family.

Mama Filena

Filene Flowers-Scott

January 29, 2008

To my precious Shoops,

I think about you everyday. Not a day goes by that I don’t look at a picture of you or think about you (you know this). You must laugh when you hear me prattle on and on about you to everyone. I can hear you say, “Oh Kelli stop.” (ha ha)

It has been two very long years since I have heard your voice, seen your smiling face, held your hand, or looked into your beautiful eyes. I often read the last letter you wrote to me on December 29, 2005 and it brings me comfort.

I know you want me to take a glorious bite out of this whole world. I know you want to see me grow. I know what you want for me. You made that known…nothing was left unspoken. Like you said in your letter “your happiness is the most important thing to me Sweet Pea.” What a wonderful, amazing man you are. I love you so much. Everyone misses you Jonathan.

I will never forget your strength and perseverance. You were an incredible role model for me and for others. You were and continue to be the strength I draw on. I know that you are cheering me on and want me to do great things with my life. You were my biggest fan. I know you continue to cheer me on but in a different realm. I miss you everyday.

Time does not heal missing you; I believe time intensifies it. I will never forget the love that we shared. I was out with Mom yesterday and I showed her where we had our very first date. I felt you there. I feel you everywhere. Life is not the same without you. I feel you when I go to Panera Bread and order my Earl Grey tea (as you and Jean-Luc would say Earl Grey tea (hot!). I feel you when I take various detours (you showed me didn’t you?) driving in the car (mom always laughs and says, “Where are we going Kelli?”)

I feel you when I listen to Robert Cray, Sting, and Bryan Ferry (especially “Just One Look”). I feel you when I walk Oliver around our backyard. I feel you when I drive in Downtown Albany. I feel you when I learn a new computer trick. I feel you when I drive the back roads around our house. I feel you in every part of my daily routine. I miss you so very much. You are the light of my life. I will continue to play our music very loud in the car and will continue to take the detours you showed me. Until we meet again shoops. I love you.

P.S. Ollie and Gandy say, “what’s up Pops – we miss and love you.” Bark Bark - Meow

-Sweet Pea

Kelli Kudlack

January 28, 2008

dear kelli.. was thinking of you on this day, and knowing that Jons absence is affecting everyone. I really havent spoken to you since Jons passing, but think of you often. Adam has Jon in his thoughts im sure daily. I wish the most happiness and good fortune this upcoming year. God Bless you and I am sure Jon is with you always....

eve horning

December 5, 2007

Shoops,

It's coming on Christmas and I miss you so much. I think of you everyday. I miss our talks and our times together. I love you so very much. I wish we could put our tree up together. I wish we could go holiday shopping and have coffee and just be together (we had the best times). I miss your beautiful face, hands, and voice. You touched my soul like no other. My eternal soulmate. Please continue to guide me. Please wait for me. Everyday that goes by brings me one step closer to you. ----Your Sweet Pea

You looked at me and saw what I never could see
You made me feel more than I thought I could ever be
And when I needed a friend you were always there to lift me up
To make me strong
You're not gone

You're still here
With me all the time
You're still here
When I close my eyes
I still see you
I still feel you
And we'll never be apart
You're still here
Still here in my heart

Because of you I knew how it felt to be loved
You made me feel beautiful because you believed I was
And I will never forget how you touched my life
You made me feel like I belong
You live on

All my life
You'll be in my life
You'll be part of me
I'll just think of you and you'll still be
You'll still be here in my heart

Kelli Kudlack

December 2, 2007

Happy Birthday, Angel!

And Jon, you certainly have shown yourself to be our personal angel!

Your time here with us was fantastic, and since you have moved on, you are doing wondrous things that only could manifest from a supernatural realm.

From the sweet daily peace we enjoyed over the years from you, I witnessed your awesome strength as you moved forward with challenges.

And THEN, some of us witnessed the amazing manifestation of the requests I made of you regarding your continuing connection with us as you traveled spiritually.

The electrical events happened right away after we spoke, and continued for three days afterward. And we thank you for that! Like the Fourth of July, you did indeed deliver some spectacular events to quite a few of us. Individually and with witnesses, wow!

And since then, your powers of lessons learned and peace have definitely impacted my life, and I am sure to the others you love as well.

The Muppetmobile, the VW, and the Jeep are still rolling through the estate on a regular basis, and Kelli and I have had many, many, many memorable and interesting times there. Well, you know, as you watch our antics there.

We literally feel that sometimes, you are standing back, grinning, crossing your arms, and nodding (white shoes!), and sometimes shaking your head from side to side, with pride and with your respective angels, sayhing "yup, here they are again", we know you are proud and happy to see that we find more Joy from your life than sadness. How do you like the fries?

We see and feel you laughing at our antics, and now even Lenny and Julia have joined in the fun with letters, lessons, and dreams.

Who knew there could be so much life and joy at Calvary? Well, yeah, I guess YOU did because that is why so many good memories continue to unfold there.

Only you know the latest angel(s), family or friends,who took the time to honor the site recently with the white stones. Kelli and I were delighted to see that, and I know you bless the efforts of those who honored you, regardless of what seemingly day to day voids would imply. No way, with you, Jon!

Your spirit shows otherwise through them, and we thank them so much for that.

Kelli and I have been through a lot of changes since you went on before us, but we are assured that your intent remains...for family unity, individual growth, and harmony for all, with all you loved always present in our hearts. And that is all of our respective family members and friends, old and new, or the travelers like us in Calvary who meet each other and smile, all well meant, whether present physically or not. That is how you taught us.

"Olive" and Gandi, say: "What's up, Pops?") Kelli is the vessel for that channeling, and they are doing great, fat and happy, and I'm sure connecting with you. As Kelli and I are in the wonderful dreams you have given us from time to time. They are GREAT!!!

We will celebrate your birthday tonight with laughter and memories as we do regularly anyway. Tears come once in awhile, but only because of the intensity of respect and love we will always hold for you.

We will "knock it off" if we get anywhere even near maudlin, because you always taught us to listen to music, laugh like the dickens, and look for the best in others, no matter what "seemed" to be the case.

What a teacher you continue to be, Jon!

Thank you for continuing to be the most major inspiration in our lives by the examples you taught.

I do expect that you may light up the cross at Julia and Lenny's site tonight! But no where near what your spirit has already done as you met them.

Love and hugs to Grandma Lois. I see her talking about sheer curtains, Italy, her pride in your accomplishments, and her thankfulness for your help with things she needed done around the house. She is the spunk, your grandpa is the inspiration around the apple tree.

I know that all your family and friends love you, miss you, and are connected with you.

And... the peonies were SO gorgeous this year, as Kelli and I watched Olive fetching the frisbee around them! Saw your smile!

All my love and ciao for now!

Mama Filena

Filene Scott

July 26, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONATHAN!!!

To Jonathan (Shoops)
On His 41st Birthday

How do I begin to tell
you how lucky I am to
have had you in my life?
I'll start by saying what
a gift GOD gave me the day
you walked into my life.

I reminisce about our life
together our hopes and dreams.
Devoted hearts, holding hands,
and sharing a warm embrace,
are all of the wonderful things
that bring a smile to my face.

Thank you for making a moment
captured in time into a loving memory that is just
yours and mine. You are the
one I hold dearest to my heart.
I will love you forever!

Happy Birthday to my beloved shoops on his special day!

-Sweet Pea, Ollie, and Gandy Cans

Kelli Kudlack

July 26, 2007

Easter 2007, A Holy Day!

Jon,

How things have changed in one year! But some things are also constant.

Consistency,INTEGRITY, SINCERITY AND HONOR...you taught us that...with enduring love...I know you watch over us in this world...and I remember your laugh and your patient sighs, most important...your laugh keeps going on thru the void. So there is no void! I know you keep watch over all those you cared for...I have seen this thru your years on earth and more so, afterward, as we all go forth, as best we can.

Kelli misses you and loves you eternally, as only you and I know. A given.

Gandalf survives thru your affections, his eyes blazing through your "obit" picture...you are PARTNERS with the fire behind you. Very fine, indeed. Enduring, appropriately dramatic, Superman, SuperSiamese. A supernatural connection.

Lord of the Rings, as you loved, has taught..."He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom.” Gandalf survives due to your loving, rescuing hands...for those of us to whom you have given the privilege of your legacy, we have seen now important it is to live the moments of quality life as you did..for whatever time we can...one minute or more as you always did...and thru this past year...to give comfort to your wife and your loved ones and their loved ones...Adam and Eve... have come on their own paths to show respect as you earned...as do your dear Mom and Dad...to come to show respect in prayers, on the site, in their own ways, or to take just a bit of time in days, to kneel in the green grasses or the snow, with companions or alone, to show respect to you, dear one....you were and are a true gentleman and are loved so greatly by so many, with or without the symbols at a "resting place."

I remember family members, so dear, and first gathered and now dispersed, but held in my heart so fondly, who heard Stairway to Heaven and held tulips as we placed them on and above you on the sunlit, holy watered, sprinkled rig with the Last Supper engravings....and I can see you laughing about the Led Zeppelin cassette fiasco you can blame me for...Viva laughter, son! I know we all, dispersed or relocated, love you so dearly and miss your honesty and effectivensss as you showed us your LOVE in this realm. You have had an effect, son, and we reap the effects of YOUR son-shine! Enduring respect earned over the years and most importantly, over the trials...WE all miss you and love you, "same as it ever was. "(Byrne) Smile.

You are so loved because you were, and are, consistently loving.

Happy Easter in Heaven, Jon, you have always been steps ahead of us!

Love, Mama Filena

Filene Flowers

April 7, 2007

dear john,
just wanted to write to you to tell you how special your wife kelly is. from the minute i met her i can just see how much of an effect you have made on her life. it's one of the sadest things i have ever seen. you two seem like a fairy tale. kelly was telling me how much you liked the rock group ratt and she said that you would play it in the morning time to get her going. she's alot like me and has a very big heart. i feel as though you may have brought us together knowing that we are both in alot of pain. and with that, we could help each other to grow again. i think she's a very special person allmost like an angel and we're even the same size.:) too cute.. i really enjoy her as a person i'm sure that you're happy and smiling down from heaven..

nikki latham

March 26, 2007

Shoops,

I'm missing you on this blustery, snowy Valentine's Day. One of the wonderful things about you (there are much too many to mention) is that you professed your love to me on a daily basis. Everyday with you was Valentine's Day. What a lucky girl I was and continue to be because I am loved by you. Happy Valentine's Day my shoopy doops.

All my love,

Sweet Pea

Kelli Kudlack

February 14, 2007

My dear husband,

I'm always thinking about you and your love for me...every minute of everyday. Please continue to guide me. I need your love. I miss you so very much.

Love you forever,

Sweet Pea

Kelli Kudlack

February 6, 2007

Dear Jon, You and i had only spoke once before you passed on.. and it was in your parents house, and you had asked me if there was any corn in the garden and introduced your self to me. I attended your service and shared in your families grief and met your loving wife Kelli...I cried along with your family. I was thinking of your brother adam today, because i miss him, and i then thought of you, and reread your obituary.. and decided to sign your guest book. I offer once again my condolences to your family, and it doesnt seem like a year has passed, i remember the day adam heard of your passing he was at my house.. he was greatly saddened, but a relief was felt too..due to your suffering from your illness. I am sure you are watching over your family. I believe in the afterlife.. my mom passed on in 2004, and when it becomes my time to pass..i will be joining her.
I pray for your family, and your parents are wonderful people as well as all of your family.I am so sorry for your loss.. eve

eve horning-gura

January 30, 2007

Jon; I thought of you today, as I sent Kell-zone a b'day wish...she's missing you somethin' fierce! How lucky u 2, so perfect for each other, met & fell in love. How envious you made the rest of us! How sad for us, u were called away so soon. How joyous to know you 2 will be together again. How happy am I to have known you! I, too, will see you someday, my friend--'til then.....

Lynda

January 29, 2007

I Miss You: In Memory Of Jonathan Kudlack

My beloved shoops,

It is so hard to believe that it has been a full year since I saw your beautiful face and held your hand. I never thought in a million years that I would be apart from you for one day. I miss you more than words can articulate. You were and continue to be the strength that I draw on when I feel weak. As each day unfolds I miss more and more things about you:

I miss your laughter
I miss your compassion
I miss your guidance
I miss hanging out with you
I miss your hugs every night when you came home from work
I miss taking long drives with you and listening to music
I miss your jokes
I miss you calling me Sweet Pea
I miss how you made me a better person
I miss how excited you would get about your projects at work
I miss how you made me feel like I could conquer anything
I miss your love for me
I miss your love for Ollie and Gandy
I miss your love for your family and mine
I miss your e-mails throughout the day to check on me
I miss our Friday snuggle fests
I miss you teaching me new things
I miss our Sunday morning talks over Stewart's coffee
I miss how excited you got when you undertook new projects at home
I miss going to the movies with you
I miss going to Uncommon Grounds with you
I miss going shopping with you
I miss you playing your video games (I never thought I would say that)
I miss how you watched the same movies over and over again
I miss seeing your beautiful face
I miss your voice

I guess what I'm trying to convey is that I miss everything about you. Until we meet again I will walk through this life and hold dear to my heart the love that we shared and the things that you taught me.

You remain deep in my heart Shoops. You made such a difference in my life. I love you so much and I miss you terribly.

Love you always,
Kelli (Sweet Pea)

Kelli Kudlack

January 27, 2007

Dearest Jon,

On this evening one year ago, I watched your soul take flight from us. I remember every minute, second, and person and action there. One year ago.

I love you son and I take your spirit, example, and strength with me every day into my work and my life. Know that many are blessed with that...I see your integrity, laughter and vitality every day in special people and events...and your energy is ALIVE!

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE. YOU ARE STEADFAST AND CONSTANT. You have earned this...undying respect.

Love always, Mama Filena

Filene Scott

January 26, 2007

Hi Shoops,

The whole family is going to see your favorite band tonight - Robert Cray at the Egg. Mama Filene, Uncle Tom and Aunt Anne and I will be thinking of you strongly tonight as we rock to the beat of your favorite songs. I feel you around me all the time but I feel you even stronger today. We love you and celebrate you today.

Love you forever,

Sweet Pea

January 13, 2007

Aloha Jon,
I think of you often brother, it's so hard to understand the randomality of life and what it throws at us. Of course I am still saddened from loosing you and probably always willl be. Yet I know you are with the rest of our loved ones probably shaking your heads at me. You never let on how severe the cancer was Jon and that makes me angry at you a bit cause I wouldn't have moved too hawaii if I had known how serious it really was. But thats just like you too you wouldn't want your life to interfere with mine. I always looked up too you Jon not only as a brother but as a friend and confidont... Though my belief in the afterlife has always been up for discussion you solidified my belief in it.. Comforting me in a moment of dispare when all reason seemed void of hope. You made me believe in life after death. When the time comes and we again meet I'll make sure to give you some rabbit punches to the kidney, just so I can hear that laugh of yours and wonderious smile that exuded the spirit within you... I love you brother.. Adam

Adam Kudlack

December 17, 2006

Jonathan, I didn't get to speak @ your service (I was too sick to function) but I wanted Kelli to know what it was I planned on saying that day. I hope you don't mind hearing it again!
Words for Jonathan: I’m sure you’re all wondering what I’m doing up here. What could I possibly have to say about the life or achievements of Jonathan Kudlack.

I certainly didn’t grow up w/him, didn’t go to school w/him, I wasn’t lucky enough to have dated him (“Darn it”) or even to have worked w/Jonathan.

So, why am I here & what do I know? I’m here, because Kelli asked--& after my initial “No way”, I did what friends do when asked—I pony'd up.

Now, what do I know of Jonathan? Not as much, I bet, as the majority of people here in this room. But I learned all I needed to know of him within an hour of meeting him.

Jonathan was an intelligent man who could hold a conversation with the village idiot & never let on that he felt they were clueless. He was generous. He had a great sense of humor; he loved to socialize as well with the girls, as he did the guys.

Jonathan also had an air of calming, quietness about him, but was not a person who would fade into the background. There was no overlooking Jonathan. He was someone you gravitated to, someone who easily stood out in a crowd, not due just to his stature. Let’s just put it out there girls, Jonathan was hot!

But, that being said, what I know of Jonathan--is that he was loved. He was loved by several friends & certainly family—but he was loved---completely, by Kelli. You could see it in her face & hear it in her voice. Jonathan was all she needed. And in return, he loved her. Jonathan took care of her & when the time came that he knew he would no longer be able to, he asked a friend to be there, ‘til she was comfortable being on her own. And as her friend & his, I will again, pony up!

Lynda DeBell

September 26, 2006

Hey Jonathan, I've thought of you lately, for reasons I'm sure you already know of..could you put in a good word for a friend? Either way, thanks for your help. TTYL

L.

September 25, 2006

Hi my little shoops,



Well, today you would have been 40 years old. What a day it would have been! But, I’m sure a day here on earth could not rival what you are experiencing in Heaven. Someone said to me today “I wonder how Jonathan is celebrating his special day, I bet he is having a great time.” I bet you are too! You are probably celebrating with your grandma and grandpa, Mrs. Carmen, and Edie, as it is her birthday today too!



I miss you so much shoops. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you. You continue to be the wind beneath my wings. Thank you for all the special gifts that you have given me over the past months. I am eternally grateful to you. You certainly kept your promise and made sure that I was happy and fulfilled. I have learned so much from you over the years and every day I feel stronger because I feel you cheering me on. I know that the love we shared on earth does not end here and that’s what sustains me. Until we meet again, you are forever in my heart and soul. Happy Birthday shoopy doops!!!!



P.S. Can you put me in your pocket! (big grin)



P.S.S. Ollie and Gandy said “Happy Birthday Pops, mommy is going to let us have some cake tonight.”



Love you,



Sweet Pea

your loving wife Kelli

Kelli Kudlack

July 26, 2006

Dear Jon,



Memorial Marker Day for July 26, 2006!



Today, your first birthday away from us to a better place is so important to memorialize. You have left your mark on us, son. We are better for you.



We continue to feel your blessings, Jon. Your life was and is such a precious legacy in our formations.



What a gift your birthday was to everyone who ever knew you.



Love and continued connection, and ciao for now...for now...hold that spirit spot for us...front row, right next to you!



Love from all,



Mama Filena

Filene Flowers

July 25, 2006

Good Morning Shoops,



I'm missing you so much it hurts. As the days unfold I'm missing you more and more. I know you are with me everyday but I miss your touch and our talks so very much. You told me we were going to make the Summer of 2006 the best ever. I will do it for us shoops! I'm trying to make each day special and enjoying all the moments each day offers. I'm living as you would want me to do but it gets hard sometimes because I miss you terribly. You were and continue to be everything to me. You are forever my best friend. I will think about you everday until we are together again in eternity.



Your loving wife,

Sweet Pea

Kelli Kudlack

June 17, 2006

Dearest Jon,



Contact as promised!



Muppetmobile mobilized for action on this first different Memorial Day Weekend visiting the land deal. Swinging around the bends of Calvary with one of your favorite songs playing quietly as I ride through. I promise, I will not play it loud, you know you can trust me on "dat" one. Even though we quoted Lord of the Rings and played Stairway to Heaven at the service, we heard you say, "the classical one, the classical one..."...and we resisted playing Robert Cray. We heardja.



(Although Robert and Steely Dan are still played in our cars and LOUD, we do not want to shake up the dignity of Calvary. You KNOW you can trust that. But loose on 9W, all bets are off!)



I can hear you laughing and saying "that's fine with me!" as your good nature always took into account our individual freedoms and personalities wherever we were in our growth.



So we continue to grow and know that your example took root in us. Although I miss you more than words can say in this realm, your life with us was so precious and rewarding that I will never let sadness overcome the incredibly bright light of your life and your mark on us.



So when I come a'tooting the horn just a weeee bit thru the land deal this weekend with the Muppetmobile, I know you are guiding me from a better place. I will see you surrounded by your angels, laughing and shaking your head with amusement, love and pride. You always loved fun and displayed so much courage, all who love you are growing from your legacy. And yes, I will not play Seal anymore because it makes me sad. There was once a time for that but it has transitioned to new times and better tunes. I have left the Seal Period with the "life carries on...time to move on" lyrics. Those lyrics are now a distant echo from the early sad days and served their purpose.



You always smiled gently and softly said "cut it out" when anyone tended to be the teeniest bit of morose in your company all through your life. You did not do morose. No time for sadness in Jon's World, all the way through. As you wrote to me, "we all play the hand we are dealt, I am a play it through guy."



Oh, yes you did play it through! And paid it forward... So astoundingly powerful!



So Seal has faded away with the toughest memories and morosity, and tunes are changing to up-tempo from now on!



Going to gas up the MM, one of the things on this life plane that you are now free from.



Hallelujah for that one, right, Mr. Wings?



Oh, to have wings on the MMobile!



But then, actually, I do because I know that you are exceptionally higher-powered now...more than ever...and as you promised, your electricity legacy lives on. Jon, please....Can you work on the gasoline thing now and give the electricity tricks a rest? Thank you!



Bottom line, everyone chooses to view loss as a glass half full or half empty. I know you left us with a spirit that continues to flow so sweet and bright, absolutely NOTHING could hold it back.



You were an everyday blessing and continue to be. So warn all your surrounding angels, Mama Fi is comin from the mountain and round the bend to join in others doing Memorial Day rituals with their buds on this, most precious First Memorial Day Weekend. No electricity there for you to do pranks with. I write this with the light switch in this writing room still blown out, as you know, from January 29th. But that's a good thing, right? A significant reminder of your promise to affect the light or dark of our spirits. Love, candles, and sunlight work just fine in this writing room.



And maybe most importantly, speaking of rituals, I will revere your first one with me when you asked for my daughter's hand in marriage by trimming the crabapple tree and taking me out for ice cream. So, I will be toasting you in knocking back at least a couple of ice cream cones over this weekend at Tastee Freeze, count on it! (But I will not dirty up the MMobile with melting chocolate and sprinkles, I promise...well, maybe one TEENY sprinkle!)



Love, Mama Filena

Filene Flowers Scott

May 26, 2006

Went to visit you in the muppetmobile on a cold spring morning with Kelli recently.



She set up bubble bottles to blow on your site for us to use as well as your visitors. She thought and I agreed it would be fun to have an interactive activity for your visitors to have a happy thing to do while they networked thru Calvary, checking out those who proceed us. We continue your legacy as happy networkers at the new estate! It is so NOT GRIM! We will not have grim! How could we with you as our predecessor of Not Grim?



As you know, she also set up a beautiful pinwheel to whirl around while we await the marker. And I see you've got that pinwheel rockin round the clock, Jon. It brings me such joy when I roll up in the muppetmobile and see that thing a'twirlin from the road. Great idea from your Sweetpea, don’tcha think? I love it.



One of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed...on one cold morning while the sun was coming up, we blew the bubbles by the land deal you set up. The bubbles blew all around in their iridescent radiance, actually freezing and attaching themselves to the memorials of your (and our) eternal buds, so to speak. Astoundingly gorgeous to see them float through the gray/blue sky and catch the sunset rays...and then ATTACH themselves to the sparse spring grass and the monuments and flowers left by other families...and STAY THERE FROZEN FOR A LONG TIME...until they slowly, slowly, ebbed, smaller and smaller, little microcosms, like individual impish spirits. I scooted down in the grass to watch them ebb, in the morning sun, and watched the whirling dervishes inside. Absolutely beautiful, those sweet happy bubbles from our breath to you, full-blown to ebb, their centers whirling, like the pinwheel, as they touched so many things delicately around them for the better. Like you, son.



The wind chimes are tinkling on the flowering tree, your pinwheel is spinning through the sun, wind, and rain, mornin’, noon and night. Lots of action, big (!). But tasteful, you wouldn’t have it any other way.



You are in my mind and heart, in all those symbols, but most of all, in your everlasting everyday love to us all. Wherever I go, your spirit is whirling, calmly, quietly, impishly, but appropriately and happily, as your life with us always exemplified. What a blessing you are to us, Jon. We feel your love as always.



Your Mama Filena

Filene Flowers Scott

April 28, 2006

My darling shoops,



This Easter morning there is a slight breeze and the weather is absolutely perfect. You and I would be baking our ham just about now and getting your wonderful sweet potatoes ready (no one can make sweet potatoes like you my dear) and we would be getting ready for the day’s events. I miss our talks so much. I miss your support. I miss everything about you.



Now that the grass is getting greener and longer I yearn to see you driving the tractor in the backyard. That was absolute bliss for me to watch you take care of our property. I can’t express the good fortune I felt every time I looked out the back door and saw you driving the tractor with the sunlight on your face, and arms, taking in the day and enjoying every moment. Remember how after you mowed the lawn we would sit like an old married couple on the lawn chairs and just take in the property and all its glory and we would watch Yoshi and Oliver run about? Boy, those were the days…I cherish them so much.



Thank goodness for memories because I can recall that image of us every time I desire…which is quite often.



I miss you so much shoops. Happy Easter little dumpling. I feel you everyday. I love you.



-Sweet Pea

your loving wife Kelli

Kelli Kudlack

April 16, 2006

April 3, 2006

Dear Kelli and Family,



First of all please accept mine, Darlene and Molly's most sincere sympathy. It is so apparent how close you and Jon were and continue to be!



I met Jon in 7th grade and he was a tremendous influence on me (most of it good). We remained close over the years despite being separated by, at times, thousands of miles. I always felt so comfortable knowing a good friend of mine had met someone like you Kelli. I knew he was happy and indeed you were both happier then I could have ever imagined.



Jon was a very intellectual, fun, true and loving person. I am still sad that I will not be able to see my friend again in this life and understand in time only happy memories will be the focus. We can, however, rest assured that a friend is waiting for us when our time to join him arrives.



Kelli we love you very much and we love the memories we have of Jon. We also look forward to sharing his memories and making new ones over the years with you.



Love,

Mike, Darlene and Molly OBrien

Michael OBrien

March 27, 2006

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March 16, 2006

Jonathan,

You are now fully at peace. Rest well my friend. I am moving to Delmar next month this way I'll be able to help Kelli every day with anything she may need. We are taking care of her Jon, I know that was a major concern for you and you can rest knowing that I am always here for her. I think of you and Kelli everyday. Do me a favor and speak with the big man up there and send us some Spring weather! :) All my love,

Cheryl

Cheryl Antalek

March 16, 2006

My Dear Husband, Jonathan,



Well, I cannot say good-bye because I will see you again. I understand the transition phase of life and death, and I know that to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord but that does not remove the pain that resides in my heart, right now. However, I am at peace because I loved you, and you knew that...and I knew you loved me with all your heart and soul.



I thank you for your love, strength, loyalty, kindness, friendship, undying support, dews, Milano cookies, Stewarts coffee, our Sunday morning talks that went on for hours, Krauses chocolate covered cherries, our Memorial Day weekend convertible outings, your devotion, and all the other million things you did that will make me hold you dear to my heart forever.



I will love you today, tomorrow and always...as I complete my calling. Your position is so great now...and I know for certain that you heard..."well done, thy good and faithful servant." Please continue to watch over me and cheer me on as I walk through this life. You will forever reside in a place called my heart until we see one another again in eternity.



Ciao for now,



Sweet Pea

Your loving wife, Kelli



P.S. Ollie and Gandy say how's it going Pops. We miss you. Did you see Yoshi, Cruella, Bandit, and Abe on Rainbow Bridge?

Kelli Kudlack

March 16, 2006

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March 15, 2006

My dear sweet Jon,



In a SKY full of people, only some want to fly...isn't that crazy?"



You are still flying so high over all of us, "isn't that crazy?"



Not crazy at all, my dear son. As you know, you ARE the rose on the grey.



Only those enlightened souls know what you, your dear wife, and I mean here. And THANK GOD for enlightened souls...what would we have done without them when you went on before us?



I thank you for all the light you continue to give this day, "the gloom on the grey", our first Valentine's Day as you fly over us in a sky full of people...away?



Not at all away. We feel you now just as before, even stronger, so deep and dear in our hearts and spirits. We continue to be blessed more and more by your light.



We're going on and "crossing that bridge with lessons we've learned" son, as your light leads us through this Valentine's Day.



Your light cuts a swath through the gloom. So, there is no gloom, only sheer Jon energy glowing through us. And once more as we used to sing together, "we're never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy..." How's this?



With all my love and the incredible respect and strength your love has instilled in your wife and me as well.



Your Mama Filena

Filene Flowers-Scott

February 14, 2006

My darling shoops,



Sweetheart,

You are my heart's true love,

the one I was meant to meet

across time,

across space,

and across

whatever obstacles

life put in our way.



You are the one

I was meant to be beside

now and forever...

the one whose kisses

were magic to me,

the one whose eyes

reached into my soul,

the one whose laughter

lit my days and whose

whispered words of

caring warmed my nights.



You were the one who

understood what was

in my heart, the one in

whose arms I shared a

refuge from the world

and all it cares.



Your are the only one

with whom I could find

such a wonderful, deep,

and exciting love...

I'm so glad I got to

share life's beautiful

adventure with you. How

blessed I am.



Love to you my shoops on this 1st Valentine's Day apart. See you in my dreams. Love you with all my heart and soul.



Forever and ever,

Sweet Pea

your loving wife, Kelli

February 14, 2006

Dear Kelli and Family,

My sincere condolences. You and Jonathan touched my heart. God bless you all.

Cherie Whitney

February 10, 2006

Dear Kelli,



I am so saddened to hear of Jonathans passing - I am sorry I did not know about his struggle over the past couple of years.



It has been over 10 years since we worked together. What a great guy! I will always remember Jon for his infectious laugh and for his wonderful sense of humor. He was a fantastic person who always added to your day! We all loved working with him.



My sincerest wishes to you and to your families. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how much he will be missed by all who knew him.



Our best, Jan, Marty, Emily & Caroline

Janice Owen

February 7, 2006

KELLI AND FILENE,OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.THE PETTINATO FAMILY

ROGER PETTINATO

February 4, 2006

The Kudlack Family and Wife Kelli,



My deepest condolences on the loss of Jon. Our last meeting was at the class reunion in August, and I was saddened to learn what he was going through. Jon was still the same modest, sincere person that I had known in high school. When I think of him now, I remember his great laugh and how he genuinely cared about what you were saying to him. Jon will never be forgotten, and its truly a loss of a great man.

Dave Fruehwirth

February 4, 2006

I am sorry to hear that Jonathan has passed away, my condolences to the family. Jonathan and I worked together at Lacorte, he was very enjoyable to work with, he will be missed.

Chuck Boni

February 1, 2006

Jonathan was an exceptional and very memorable person who will be missed greatly. He had an impact on everyone he met and his smile could light up even the darkest room. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kelli!

February 1, 2006

DEAR KELLI AND FILENE: YOU HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT FOR THE PERSON YOU LOVE SO MUCH. EVEN THOUGH I KNEW JOHN A SHORT TIME I COULD FEEL HIS WARMTH AND IT WILL BE MISSED.

JUST TO KNOW HE IS WITH THE LORD WHO LOVES HIM, AND HE IS NO LONGER IN ANY PAIN IS A COMFORT. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AS ALWAYS..

MAE BOYER

February 1, 2006

Kelli,

We are so sorry to hear of Jonathans passing. We only knew you both for such a short time ,but know that you both touched our lives.Jonathan was my Dads roommate for a short time a St Peters. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.It was wonderful meeting you both and sharing some time with you. God Bless You

Dawn Peplowski

February 1, 2006

Dear Kelli and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jonathan was a trusted co-worker, a fun pal and a dear friend.



He will be truly missed!





Marian Hammett

Marian Hammett

January 31, 2006

Kelli,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Jonathan will always be remembered fondly by the nurses at NYOH. He was a strong, loving man. You were his strength, as well as his weakness.

Please take care of yourself.

Regina

January 31, 2006

Jonathan was more than a friend to all of us, more than a brother, more than a son, more than a husband/soulmate. He taught us to see colors that never existed, that no paint brush could paint, that no pen could define. The beauty in those colors, like a rainbow, paint our hearts yet today. But, unlike the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.. the rainbow is the gift. The prism of color we now see more brightly, the definition more defined. Like a candle he brought light to our world and now like a mirror it shines brighter than before. While outside today, I see the snowflakes fall and how each is so different from the next; they are never duplicated. He is the snowflake that makes us feel warm inside, that covers the landscape making all look fresh; on a cold day, making us all feel warm inside. His presence is felt today and forever and that is his legacy. Not just by the life he lived, as he lives yet still in all of us; kindred spirits sharing a season. A season of Faith, Hope, and Love, but most of all love. Thank you Jonathan and Kelli for the colors more vibrant than ever.

Roger Linseman

January 31, 2006

Kelly and Family,

Even though Jonathan's time on this earth was short, he touched everyone in a special way that will always be remembered. I will always cherish the times we had together and he will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. Kelly, we cherish your friendship and will always be here for you. We wish you strength and peace.



John (Kaz),Susan and family

John Kaczynski

January 31, 2006

Kelli,

I worked with Jonathan from 2000 to 2005. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He was a great person. Always upbeat. My prayers are with you.

Sarah Svensson

January 31, 2006

Kelli and Filene -



I am so saddened by Joanathan's death. He was such a wonderful guy with a great outlook on life - he was always happy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.

Susan Cleary

January 30, 2006

I can't imagine the sorrow you are faced with. My thought and prayers go out to you Kelli and to John's family. John's life and death has had such an impact on all those who loved him. John was the brother my brother never had. He will be forever missed. Keep well Kelli and may God bless you at this difficult time.

Maureen (O'Brien) O'Toole

January 30, 2006

Kelli, my thoughts are with you and yours at this very sad time...sad because of the loss, but God brings joy in the morning...may your beautiful memories, keep you and comfort you.

olive moore

January 30, 2006

Kelli,



I'm simply shocked and deeply saddned by your loss. I'm glad I got to meet Jonathan while I was visiting Albany over the summer.

You are a woman of great courage and strength and that courage and strength will help you through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you (and your family) always...

Debbie Mercora

January 30, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Clifton Kudlack

January 30, 2006

Kelli & Family~

Jonathan will be greatly missed by all, as you know. He was kind and gentle and did whatever he could to get you to smile if you were down, right to the end. Kelli, I'll never be able to see a Monte Carlo without thinking of Jonathan! Always know that I will be there for you Kelli to get you through the hard times. It doesn't matter how many times we have to watch You've Got Mail! We'll do it together.



All my love,

Cheryl

Cheryl Antalek

January 30, 2006

Kelli-My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. I am so sorry about the passing of Jonathan. My heart goes out to you!!!

Jennifer Davis

January 30, 2006

Kelli & Family,

Jonathan was a Blessing to those he encountered. We at The Hospice Inn were especially Blessed. Jonathan & I had some wonderful talks & time together. He had such a wonderfully positive outlook on life and his challenge.

I am thankful for the time that I new Jonathan. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts & Prayers....Richard Amico(Rick, volunteer @ the Inn). I look forward to the Memorial Service & hope that I can make it & do not miss it. Take care**

Richard Amico

January 30, 2006

Kelli ~ I can't express enough how shocked and sadden to hear about Jonathan. You know he was like a big brother to me, although I was older than him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Debbie Ulrich

January 30, 2006

May the Lord give you Strength and Comfort.

Nancy Papaliosas

January 30, 2006

Roberta and Earl, I was very sorry to see in today's Times Union that you son had passed. Please know that he is safe now and no more suffering and pain. Keep looking to God and he will direct you. Keeping you and yours in prayer.

nereida guthrie

January 30, 2006

roger linseman

January 30, 2006

Kelli & Family,

Jonathan's time on this earth was short, but was a blessing for all the people he has touched. Working with him was always such a pleasure. It's always hard to lose someone, but it is in his passing that he is born to eternal life with Our Savior, Jesus Christ. My prayers with be with your family in this difficult time. Try to keep your heads up and your eyes dry, as he is in the safe arms of Jesus.

By His Grace,

Karen Motyl

Karen Motyl

January 30, 2006

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