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Stephen Cudlitz Obituary
SALEM — Stephen Cudlitz, 85, of Salem, formerly of Marblehead, died on Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 in Salem Hospital in Salem.
He had resided in Marblehead for 45 years prior to moving to Salem in 2007.
Born in Boston, he graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation he took advanced studies at M.I.T. as a research scientist. He was working until recently as a civilian defense contractor for BTAS Co., at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford for the past 25 years retiring in 2007.
Prior to working at Hanscom he worked at Draper Laboratories in Cambridge as a nuclear physicist.
He served in the Royal Air Force flying fighter planes during the Battle of Britian and later joined the US Air Force flying B17's in the European Theater during World War II. He flew missions over the Rhineland, Central Europe and the Ardennes.
He was a Registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and New York, a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, member of the board of the Boston Yacht Club in Marblehead, a past president of the Community Boat Club in Cambridge for 20 years and a former member of Temple Emanu-El of Marblehead.
He was the beloved husband of Miki Cudlitz. devoted father of Carl M. and his wife Kim Cudlitz of North Bridgton, Maine, Stuart R. Cudlitz and his wife Lili Cunningham of Bearsville, NY, Ross A. Cudlitz and his wife Donna Albury of Yarmouth, Maine, and step-father of Keith Springer and Andrea and her husband Daniel O'Callahan, loving brother of Ethel Pepper of Brookline and the late Celia Goldstein, cherished grandmother of Lyndon, Mallory, Nikolai, Kajsa, Josh, Jameson, and Decklan.
ARRANGEMENTS: Services at the Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin St., Salem-Swampscott line on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon. Memorial Observance Sunday only at his late residence. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., #2, Norwood, MA 02062.
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Sidney Tilles
June 1, 2009
Miki
I am sorry that I did not learn of Steve's death sooner. I was always very fond and proud of my cousin and though I so rarely spoke with him he was often in my thoughts......Sid Tilles
Anne Springer
March 12, 2009
You took such good care of my friend and former sister-in-law, that even though my life took a different path, and I didn't get to know you as well as I might have, I wanted to say a public thank you for that. I hope that you and Michael will befriend each other in the spirit land.
All my relations. Aho.
beth handren
January 20, 2009
i waited till the last moment to express my thoughts so i could find the perfect words but through the tears and the wonderful memories all that can be said is thank-you for being part of our family and making history come alive with truth, compassion and strenght. God speed dear Uncle .
Sandy Chipman
January 15, 2009
Steve, you must be looking down and saying, "Sandy, you of all people are lost for words?"
So I'll try my best to thank you for our many discussions, or if you will, our many debates, for being such a devoted and loving husband to my sister and for caring so deeply for my whole family.
You entered our lives 18 years ago and you quickly entered our hearts forever.
Sandy
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Sherrie Kingston
January 14, 2009
When I first met Steve I thought to myself, "man, what a know it all"
Then I had the incredible oppurtunity to get to know him, then I thought "wow, he does know it all!"
How could I not grow to love this man who put my favorite aunt on a pedestal and treated her as most women could only dream of.
Thank you for the love and caring you showed to John, my children, and me.
Thank you for the privilege of calling you Uncle.
Rest in peace,
Love
Sherrie
Lauren & Kaylen Handren
January 13, 2009
Uncle Steve was one of the strongest people I have ever met. To have him in our family was a true honor. We loved him very much and he will always be in our hearts forever.(Don't worry Steve we promise we will look after Miki for you)
Rachel Kingston
January 12, 2009
He fought for us
He taught us to never give up
Follow your dreams, more than once he told me
He was strong and amazing
He was old and wise
His pretty blue eyes sparkled with love, peace and happiness
You're wondering who he was
Well, he's my Uncle Steve
Love,
Rachel
Temmie & Larry Levitan
January 4, 2009
To have known Stephen Cudlitz was an honor. To have been his friends was a privilege. To have had the pleasure of his company was, indeed, an experience!
Stephen won our admiration immediately after we met, one day, eighteen years ago and has continued to do so ever since. His amazing intellect, his sincere patriotism, his perseverance to overcome his illness are just a few examples of this wonderful man who showered our dear friend, Miki, with an unmatched love and devotion.
We shall miss him dearly but will always be grateful to have had the gift of his friendship.
With much love,
Miki Cudlitz
January 4, 2009
You will always be with me, my partner in life. Forever caring, loving and sharing.You have given me loyalty and most of all devotion. Your contributions to my life surpass being significant. Your loving wife
Miki Cudlitz
January 4, 2009
You will always be with me, my partner in life. Forever caring, loving and sharing.You have given me loyalty and most of all devotion. Your contributions to my life surpass being significant. Your loving wife
carl cudlitz
January 4, 2009
To the extended family I thank you, your devotion and friendship to Steve like his to all of you was forever steadfast and rock solid.
When asked which as his son I wished I would rather be, His conteporary or his son, the answer sometimes should have been the first, that way dad could fire me and I would know how I stood.
DUTY- HONOR- COUNTRY- FAMILY
Stephen (solly) Cudlitz Now joins many others from the last Great Generation, The mantle has been passed to those whom he selected to follow him, His devotion to leaving this country safe and with the tools that are and will be needed was the focus.
As a member of the Military you salute the rank not the man.
In Stephen Cudlitz's case you pick up the gauntalet and move on.
As his son I thank You
elisabeth rogen
January 3, 2009
Dear Steve.
I asked Neil where and when we first met, he said the Faculty Club. When??? Years and years ago. Our memories are so plentyful, we shared so much during all those years, ups and downs, happiness and sorrows, our children growing up, getting married, becoming parents and we grandparents. I loved Marcia with all my heart, and miss her so much. I am so happy that you found Mikey and happiness again, you were a great man, and a wonderful, loyal friend.
We shall always miss you every New Years Eve from now on. For so many years there were the 8 of us, somehow bound together by invisible bond, and I shall cherish all those moments for the rest of my life.
Rest in peace, dear Stephen, may God Bless You.
Love
Elisabeth and Neil
Andrew Kingston
January 2, 2009
Dear Uncle Steve,
I wrote about you many times for school, you always stressed the importance of learning. I loved to listen to your stories about WWII, sailing and everything else. I wrote this poem last year for english class. You were like a Grandfather to me.
WARRIOR
BANG BANG BOOM
I was 17 on foreign land
fighting for Britian and America
In a B-17 over Germany, flyin fortress we called her Peter's Parade
Fighting a war
putting my life on the line
fighting against the enemy
The deafing roar of the guns
changed forever by the course of war
Surviving as our plane
was shot down over Germany
rescued by General Patton's
Third Army
I Am A Survivor
I love you and will miss you
Kimmberly Cudlitz
December 31, 2008
You were the best Father-In-Law and I am fortunate to be able to have called you Dad. I will always think of you and wish that we had more time together, but at the sametime our talks ment alot. Even the first time I met youand you let me tinker on the Jag and we fixed your engine problem. It was a great first meeting!! You said "Way to go Kimmy"
Love you Dad,
Kimmberly Cudlitz
David Katz
December 30, 2008
Stu:
I am very sorry for your loss.
Faith Baker
December 29, 2008
Steve,
Your life and your passing has deeply effected me. It is the end of a chapter. I wanted so much to be there to honor your memory, to have closure and say my goodbyes, and I am hurting so much right now because I was not able to do that. I remember meeting you when I was just thirteen, and having spent so much time as part of your family over the following 23 years, I became very fond of you, and I know you were fond of me, too. I appreciate you telling me that many times, even just a few years ago...it meant a lot to me. You were very dear to my children who loved you very much, and they will miss you. Your memory will live on in them.
You were an honor to our country and to your family. A good man. Rest in peace...
Kajsa Cudlitz
December 28, 2008
A loveing father, grandfather, and husband, who will be missed. I love you so much Papa.
Lyndon Cudlitz
December 28, 2008
I love you, Papa.
Mike Mentuck
December 27, 2008
A good friend and a loyal supporter of the Boston Yacht Club. Steve was always ready to lend his engineering expertise and knowledge to the BYC. He will be missed by all!
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