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Brittany Csik Obituary
Taken away peacefully on November 27, 2019, Brittany Csik lived a full life of love, passion, wisdom, and adventure. With her endless joy, nuanced kindness, and boundless empathy, Brittany brought warmth and life everywhere she went. In her 34 years in this world, Brittany made it her purpose to live her life to the fullest and with absolute dedication and love to those surrounding her. She cared intimately and passionately about the world and people around her, constantly advocating to make it a better place to live. She was both a fervent environmental proponent, and an enlightened, inclusive political activist, making a difference wherever she went. The impact she had on others was astonishing, whether it was family, friends, or complete strangers. She was blessed with a warmth, reliability, and resilience that is usually reserved for those who are seasoned by age - the kind that marked her as the special kind of person to whom you would turn to with both good and bad news. She could find friends everywhere, fitting in comfortably in Vermont, Mississippi, and New Jersey, making a happy life for herself and those around her no matter where she was. Brittany's vibrancy and dry sense of humor made her the light of every room. She and Chris, her husband and beloved life partner, constantly elevated every day conversation to delightful, compelling, and thought provoking discussions. Family functions and dinner table conversations would not have been the same without Brittany's strong presence. This presence will live on forever.
Brittany accomplished so much in her life in the short time she was given here. She graduated from The Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey before moving on to Centre College, Kentucky then to Johnson's State College in Vermont. Chosen as commencement speaker at her graduation, she was awarded a standing ovation from her class, even after following the speech of one of her most admired individuals, Bernie Sanders. Brittany went on to make a career for herself at Easter Seals Vermont and continued to improve the lives of others with such advocacy and passion. This was something she was already familiar with, having previously worked as a nanny, changing the lives of the children she watched and spreading her cheerful enthusiasm and empathy to many.
A boisterous Giants fan, an enthusiastic advocate of reusable napkins, and an incomparable wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Brittany was a one-of-a-kind person. The ease of her laughter and the warmth of her smile will be missed tremendously but appreciated massively.
A Celebration of Brittany's Life will be held at Brittany's mother's home in Keyport, NJ for family and friends on Saturday Dec 7 from 2-5pm. If you need further information please contact Brittany's family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brittany Csik
Tessa Milnes
December 30, 2019
I only just heard about Brittany's passing a few days ago. I am a Guardian ad Litem in Vermont and had the honor of working with Brittany for a couple of years. Brittany was incredibly dedicated to the families she worked with. She had boundless compassion and empathy. She gave so much of herself. She will be missed by so many people whose lives she impacted. Sending my deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
Ruth Walling
December 6, 2019
To Brittany's family and friends, I'm sorry to hear about your loss, reading her obituary I see what a wonderful person she grew up to be, which doesn't surprise me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My condolences, Ruth Walling
Melanie Faulds
December 4, 2019
Courtney, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace during the holidays and know that your sister is and will always be with you.
Mary Ann Stone
December 4, 2019
We are saddened for your loss. .Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredible tough time.love to all of you.
Lauren Philie
December 3, 2019
Brittany was an amazing person. She was one of my foster kids' social workers and we worked together for almost the whole two years we had them. She was also a brilliant JSC alum and could have gone on to pursue a wildly successful career in law or political science, but chose to work at an incredibly difficult and underpaid job advocating for kids in foster care. I, along with the kids' new family, will forever be grateful for what she did for those (and many other) kids.
December 3, 2019
Your grandfather and I will miss you. You were a beautiful part of our family and a lovely, vital person who lit up a room when you came in.
Grandma
Sarah Chamberlin
December 2, 2019
Brittany was such a delight. She was always inviting and would offer me a seat next to her during our classes when I felt out of place. I will never forget her kindness. Condolences to her husband, family and friends.
Tiffany Palenscar
December 2, 2019
Love you Brittany. We miss you so much but I know you will continue to live on with us forever.
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