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Kurt Asdal Obituary
Kurt John Asdal passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the age of 35.
Kurt was born in Middletown, NY to Pam and Cliff Asdal.
He graduated from Monticello High School in 1992, where he was a member of the wrestling and soccer teams. From there, Kurt enrolled in SUNY Geneseo and received a B.S. in mathematics and ultimately graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 1997 with a B.S. degree in aerospace engineering.
After graduation, Kurt worked for Praxair, Inc. in both Buffalo, NY and Trenton, DE. A highly intelligent young man, Kurt became intrigued with trading on Wall Street and found himself in lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. A self taught computer programmer, Kurt then founded his own internet business, before moving to Bellingham, WA to live with his sister, brother-in-law and niece. Kurt then returned home to live with his parents in Wolf Lake, where he worked at Kohl's in Wurtsboro.
Kurt is survived by his mother and father, Pam and Cliff Asdal of Wolf Lake, NY; his sisters, Tamra Adams and her husband, Rob of Berwyn, PA and Denise Asdal-Valett and her husband, Bryan of Bellingham, WA; nieces: Emma and Megan Adams and Samantha Valett; and grandparents, Ailie Anderson of Rolla, ND and John and Dorothy Asdal of The Villages, FL.
Kurt was a loving son, brother, grandson, and uncle who loved the outdoors, including fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, and golfing. He will be missed by all.
The family will have a private service this week. A public memorial service will be held in honor of Kurt at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, care of The High Angle Resource Team, River Road, Bushkill, PA 18324 or the Community Church of Wurtsboro, PO Box 487, Wurtsboro, NY 12790.
Arrangements by VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro; 845-888-2731. For additional information, please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Times Herald-Record.
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John Granelli
April 20, 2010
My wife and I have just learned of this and are so deeply saddened. Kurt was a good friend to our boys, particularly our son Chris who attended SUNY Buffalo with him. We had the pleasure of knowing Kurt and always took an interest in his activities through our sons. He will be missed terribly. May God Bless Him. With sympathy and love.
Mr.& Mrs. John Granelli
Douglas Kilcommons
April 19, 2010
Mr & Mrs Asdal & Family-I had the privilege of knowing and being friends with Kurt. We spent many weekends together during his years in NYC. I cannot express how shocked and saddened I am to hear of his passing. Kurt was one of the greatest people I have ever known and influenced my life in so many positive ways. He will always be in my heart, mind, and prayers. Love-Doug Kilcommons
April 19, 2010
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Asdal family. We are stunned and can not explain how deeply saddened we are. I lived with Kurt in Buffalo, and spent time with him in NYC and at the lake upstate. We had great times together with friends. Kurt is the most intelligent person I've ever known. I consider myself to be a better person for having been friends with him. He will be missed and we love him.
Mr & Mrs. Christopher Granelli
SANDY BLAMPIED
April 5, 2010
TO PAM, CLIFF AND FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.
SINCERELY,
WALT AND SANDY BLAMPIED
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LENICA BRUCE
April 5, 2010
PAM AND FAMILY,
YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE YOU AND THINKING OF YOU.
LENICA BRUCE AND FAMILY
Family pic Feb 2010
Shane Depew
March 29, 2010
Cliff,Pam,Tammy,Denisse,
You will be in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss. We love you. Shane,Ronnie,Shane Jr, McKayla and Robert.
Arlene Coviello
March 29, 2010
Our deapest sympathy to the Asdal family. Anthony & Christopher will miss Kurt! From The Coviello Family....
Chris and Isabel (Graciela) Cherry
March 28, 2010
God is near to you when your heart is broken, and saves you when your spirit is crushed. (Psalm 34:18). God's Spirit prays for us when we don't have words. May God bless you and comfort you in your time of need. Our hearts go out to your family and our prayers are with you.
Cherie Munday and Richard Rader
March 28, 2010
Dear Pam,Cliff & Family, We were so sorry to hear of Kurt's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficut time. Our deepest sympathy,
Karen Motl Bigelman
March 25, 2010
I am so saddened by Kurt's loss. I can still see him as he was in middle and high school with his blond hair and big, bright smile. Kurt was a special person who could always make people laugh and feel good. My heart is heavy with his passing. The Asdal family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Gene & Anne Kehoe
March 25, 2010
We are deeply sorry to hear about Kurt. Cliff you and Pam and your family are in our prayers at this very difficult time.
Dan Platt
March 25, 2010
My deapest sympathy to the Asdal family.
I miss you Kurt, rest in peace.
Jean Dougherty
March 25, 2010
Cliff, Pam & family,
My sincerest sympathies for the loss of Kurt. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tara Buckstad-Russo
March 24, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to hear of your terrible loss.Kurt sat in front of me in many classes and is the only reason I got ANYTHING out of 6th grade math and many other classes. I am greatful to have him in my memories and my prayers are with all of you at this unimaginible time.
Paul Kowalczyk
March 24, 2010
Dear Cliff and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Kurt. I just wanted to let you know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do to help you now or in the future, please contact me.
Your Friend,
Paul
Melody Sapia
March 24, 2010
My memories of Kurt were always the same throughout our years at school.He was extremely smart and friendly. He was a wonderful individual and will be incredibly missed by all. My deepest condolences goes out to the Asdal Family. May we all find the strength to move forward and always keep him close to our hearts.
Gina Russo
March 24, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Asdal family for their loss. Kurt will always be remembered fondly by all of us who grew up with him in Wurtsboro.
Michelle Antizzo
March 23, 2010
I sat next to Kurt through most of high school - our names were always together on the alpha roster. I remember him as being one of the nicest guys I knew. My sincerest condolences to your family during this difficult time. While the loss of a loved one is never easy it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through the days ahead. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace.
Landon McCosco
March 23, 2010
sorry for the terrible loss kurt was a very good worker me and the kohls team send our sympathies we will all miss him
Lori Price Zurawski
March 23, 2010
I grew up with Kurt from elementary through high school. My earliest memory of Kurt was having him as the only boy at my birthday parties when I was a little girl and he was the cutest little blonde haired boy! I was very saddened to hear of Kurt's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Asdal family during this very difficult time.
LeeAnn Fahnestock - The Hartwood Club.
March 23, 2010
Cliff & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sarah McClernon
March 23, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Asdal family for this terrible loss. I have warm memories of Kurt from high school and am incredibly sorry to hear of his passing.
Vinny Iannacone
March 23, 2010
To the Asdal family, my deepest sympathies goes out to all of you in this most difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of being in little league with Kurt as well as having him a wrestling partner in middle school as well as high school. He was one the most intelegent guys I knew. I'm honored to have known him and lucky enough to have shared some good times with him. I will miss him dearly.
March 23, 2010
To The Asdal Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family during your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. A good person taken away from us too soon.
Dina Ciccone, Walden, NY
March 23, 2010
Our deepest sympathies, and prayers are with you and your family. Words can not express the sadness we feel.
The Tirrito Family, Highland, NY.
Ricahrd & Donna Kleister
March 22, 2010
Cliff, Pam and family:
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers. May the peace of God be with you during this difficult time.
The Peck Family
March 22, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Kurt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara Pratti
March 22, 2010
Please accept my sympathies on the loss of your son...please tell John and Dorothy they are in my thoughts and prayers as are all of you.
Ronnie Watkins
March 22, 2010
Cliff, Pam and Family,
So sorry to read about your loss of
Kurt. You are all in my thoughts and
prayers .
Bonnie Ayers
March 22, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been many years, but I still remember Kurt as a little one- laughing and running outside in the yard. I wish I had the words to make you feel better. My condolences to your family and my prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Bonnie Ayers (Kehoe) and family
Dana Stiene
March 22, 2010
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers for your family during this most difficult time.
Laura Trebilcock
March 22, 2010
There is no way to even express what a devastating loss it was to hear of Kurt's passing. Kurt was a very close a dear friend of ours. Our deepest condolences to the Asdal family.
-Jack & Laura Trebilcock & family
Allison & Lou Malizia
March 22, 2010
Dear Pam, Cliff and family,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rose Broccoli-Strack
March 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy in this time of unbelievalbe loss. There are no words that can express the sorrow. My memories are always with me of that cute little boy and that will never go away. My love to all, you will always be in my prays.
Joanne Moore
March 22, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kriste Kehoe-Campbell
March 22, 2010
I am sorry to hear about Kurt. I will pass this onto my Dad.
Christine Burnett - Sun
March 22, 2010
Dear Pam, Cliff, Tammy, and Denise,
I am sorry to hear the news of Kurt. Please know you are all in my thoughts.
Kathy & Charlie Miscioscio
March 22, 2010
Pam & Cliff
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Mere words are not enough to comfort and console you, but please know that you are in our thoughts and in our prayers.
March 22, 2010
Pam,Cliff and families,our love and prayers are with you all,we are opnly a phone call away if you need anything. Janet,Don,Donnie and Jenna Boyce
Judi Kehoe-Kenyon
March 22, 2010
We have this poem hanging in our home if honor of my mom. It always brings comfort when I read it. Hope it does the same for you.
Warmest regards, Kehoe-Kenyon family
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 1998-2010
The Nadeau Family
March 22, 2010
Cliff,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
March 22, 2010
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. Love Nicoel Gold-Germann and family
Darlene & Rich Reynolds
March 22, 2010
Cliff, Pam & family,
Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your sons' passing. Please except our sincere condolances. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Tracie Strack
March 22, 2010
Dear Kurt...
My memories of you little dude... oh..so many years and too many to talk about. The hill between our house... the archery alley & bullseye your dad always set up, sleigh riding, eating clovers, watching you and your sisters play outside from my window when I was in trouble.
Anyway, you were the cutest, cutest... blondest boy! An amazing kid and apparently an even more amazing man!
For the record... I recently got in touch with your sisters and always wondered what you were up to... what you looked like, what you were doing... you made an impression quite young... this is such a tragedy.
I can only hope that you were doing something that made you smile & made you happy... know you left a mark on the world and always a place in my heart, you'll never be forgotten.
My deepest condolences to Cliff, Pam, Tammy and Denise... and family. Pam... you have been taking care and checking on my family at Horton forever... My heart and thoughts are with you...
I love you..
R.I.P. Kurt
XOXO
Nikki Jancko-Mackiel
March 22, 2010
My prayers are with the Asdal Family.
Ron Depew
March 22, 2010
Cliff, Pam, Tamra and Denise: We are both so saddened to hear of Kurts passing. Words can not express how we feel. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy
Ron and Joyce
Rebecca Gordon Kittrell
March 22, 2010
My deepest symptahy to the Asdal family for this terrible loss. I am saddened for you all
Dawn Coviello
March 22, 2010
We are so sorry for your lose. Kurt was a close friend of ours and we will miss him terribly.
We love you Kurt! RIP....
Dawn, Chris, Kevin and Ashton Coviello
Lori Rubinstein-Fleck
March 22, 2010
My heart is heavy with the word of Kurt's passing. Kurt was in incredibly beautiful person and the world was a better place with him in it. My condolences and sympathy to his family and friends.
Ann Collins-Rundle
March 22, 2010
Our deepest condolences from the Collins Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Mark Schulman
March 22, 2010
Words alone cannot express our sympathy at your loss. The Schulman families prayers are with you.
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