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Findlay S. Urban

Findlay Urban Obituary

(Home News Tribune)

FINDLAY S. URBAN
AGE: 10 EAST BRUNSWICK
Findlay S. Urban passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Findlay was ten years old. Born in Livingston, he resided in East Brunswick. Findlay was a student at Center for Life Long Learning in Sayreville; prior he attended Lakeview School in Edison. Findlay was a member of Buddy Ball Baseball League, East Brunswick, Fast Break Buddy Ball Basket Ball and the Daisy Association, East Brunswick.
He is survived by his parents, Michael Urban and Courtney Curtis Urban; his sister, Ainsley; maternal grandparents, Stevie and Bill Curtis and paternal grandmother, Joan Urban.
Calling hours will be Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 3:30PM to 6:45PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, One St. Thomas Plaza, Old Bridge. A mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 7:00PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the Cerebral Palsy Association of Middlesex, 10 Oak Drive, Edison, NJ 08837 or to The Daisy Association, PO Box 45, East Brunswick, NJ 08816. To leave online condolences, please visit www.rezemfh.com

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Published by Home News Tribune on Mar. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Findlay Urban

33 Entries

April 15, 2010

Courtney,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Derivan

Brian,Katie & Lucy OMara

April 4, 2010

Courtney & Michael,

So sorry that we were unable to be there with you last week during your time of need. We have been thinking & praying for everyone. Findlay will be missed by all.

deyonne fenells

March 31, 2010

im so sorry for your loss we got the news at allcare the following monday and my heart dropped, my deepest condolences to your entire family.

Maureen O'Mara

March 28, 2010

Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. I wish I could have been there with you all this week. Please know you are all in my thoughts...

Ann Miller Linton

March 26, 2010

Courtney and Michael,
My mother, Jean Miller was your grandmother's
( mimi) best friend.
As I was reading the Ocean Star I saw Findlay's obituary.
I want to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. My mother and your grandmother were so impressed with you as a mother and told me very often what a special person you were/are. I know that both of them were there to welcome Findlay into heaven.
Courtney, I will keep you and your family in my prayers, please send my condolences to your mother and father as well.
God Bless you,
Ann Miller Linton

The Michaelson"s

March 26, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Gail Nezworski

March 25, 2010

Michael, Courtney and Ansley, You are in my thoughts and prayers on this and the days to come.
Best,
Gail Nezworski

Jon Alba

March 25, 2010

I cannot write enough to express how much Findlay meant to the Alba Family, especially me. I looked forward to seeing him in baseball and basketball every week and was sad when he wasn't able to make it certain times. He was and will always be an inspiration to me personally. I felt so blessed to have had the opportunity to not only coach him in both sports, but also blessed just to know him. His smile lit up a room and I know his image of his smile in my mind will always light me up. God Bless you and lets all of us continue what he did so naturally in making people smile and inspire. He was a special young man and I will ALWAYS remember him.

Elisa & Martin Eiger

March 25, 2010

We were so sorry to hear the sad news about Findlay! Our thoughts are with you.

Lindy Rutter

March 25, 2010

My years at Lakeview School will always be remembered as the best years of my life. Meeting the Urban family and having the honor of working with Findlay brought me some of my favorite memories. His spunk and spirit were contagious; his eyes and smile could melt any heart. I just know my little buddy is in heaven teaching everyone up there a thing or two; running and jumping and playing with all of the other little angels. Sending love and strength to you all.

The Prabhakar family

March 25, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

gae Condora

March 24, 2010

May Gods loving hand suport you in this trying time and remember god gives the world children like our to teach us what a gift life is and that joy comes in so many ways as the smile or laugh of one of gods special blessings like our newest angel Findlay,May his courage give all who knew and loved him the strength to carry on .
Our prayers and love are with you Today and always.
Gae & Theresa Condora

March 24, 2010

We were so saddened to hear of the tragic loss of Findlay...Our deepest condolances to the family...
Dave and Nan Rosehill

Jenna Moore

March 24, 2010

I pray you find comfort in each other and in God.

Rachel Mago

March 24, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May memories of Findlay comfort you.

Carole Gabrio

March 24, 2010

I never knew Findlay or his parents but I do know his Aunt Whitney and she is a terrific lady! Her family must be the same. I am saddened by their loss and send my deepest condolences to all who knew and cherished this young man. Please know that others care!

March 24, 2010

Our prayers are with you in this time of need.
Chris, Jenn & Lillian Fitzsimmons

March 24, 2010

I got the chance to meet you through a great family and right away you won me over. When I did my student teaching I made sure I always stopped over to see you and say hi. You are one of Heaven's Special Children and you will be missed!!!

Kim Deacon

March 23, 2010

Findlay left a lasting impression on the hearts of all the people that he came in contact with. I had the pleasure of working with Findlay at St. Thomas Church and to no surprise I think I learned more from him than he learned from me! His spirit and inner strength drew people to him...not to mention his beautiful smile and gorgeous eyes! Findlay is a precious gift who will be missed by all. May you be comforted to know that his memories will live on in everyone's hearts.

Christine, Joe, Kristin & Brianna

March 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We can't even begin to imagine what you are going through right now. We hope that your family & friends give you comfort, your faith gives you strength & your memories of Findlay help heal you..a little more each day.

Debbie Stolte

March 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Tara Ambrose and family

March 23, 2010

My heart is heavy with sadness. I love you all so much and am so honored to have had the privelage to have been a part of Findlay's and your lives. Heaven gained one heck of an angel. I love you all.

March 23, 2010

May your memories fill your hearts and bring you some comfort. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

Bonnie Bortz, Dolores Rutter and family - Buffalo, New York

Stephanie Casey

March 23, 2010

Findlay was not only my buddy for buddy ball, but he was like a little brother to me. He isn't suffering anymore, and is running around, playing baseball, and telling jokes. Also he is putting smiles on peoples faces in heaven, just like he did on earth. I love Finn so much, and he will always be remembered and NEVER forgotten love you buddy <3
In Findlays honor I am going to try and get an organization together, for Cerebral Palsy treatment. I will try and raise as much money as possible. If anybody would like to help get me started please let me know.

Shannon Swidersky

March 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all....Never got a chance to meet Findlay but from the pictures he had so much love from his family and friends and now he is watching and guiding you all...
lots of love sent your way...

Douglas White

March 23, 2010

As a parent of a child lost at a young age, I grieve for you and with you. My deepest condolences to the family of this child. Try to gain comfort in the thought that your child has gone home and will be there waiting for you when it is time. Your child no longer suffers and is free of any pain he may have had. God will watch over you during this time and for all time.

sharon garcia

March 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Donna Valler

March 23, 2010

I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and may God wrap his loving arms around you all and bring you comfort.

Janet, Gary & Justin Cooper

March 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Janet, Gary & Justin Cooper

March 23, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Justin & Ashlee Tresch

March 23, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dawn and Pete Tresch

March 23, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Joananne Teore

March 23, 2010

Findlay taught others to recognize their own disabilities. Most of us go through life juggling our responsibilities. We laugh, we cry, we love and we feel pain and know joy…family, friends, school, jobs…trying to be the best we can be. Our thoughts are focused on the things we need to do, yet we depend on memories we created through life. We meet people and naturally allow our first impressions to form our opinions. I got to know Findlay over time. Honestly I felt challenged to connect to this little guy. I learned in the purest form of joy through Findlay’s smile the exceptional loving kid he is. I always thought myself the child advocate. Always passionate about kids and teaching and over time the kids with “challenges” brought me the greatest affirmation. Yet I was not sure how I could connect to this kid but those huge eyes commutated directly from his soul. I believe God must bless His “special kids” with an inner strength. Findlay’s eyes invite people to him. We are the people outside his chair that need to learn… to overcome our disability and experience Findlay and not the package of your first impression. I know I need to work on this daily. Quite the little teacher that Mr. Findlay. If you were fortunate enough to get to know Findlay you have been blessed. Your life has been enriched.
His parents got it right. If every child was parented like Findlay and his sister the world would be a much better place. Courtney and Michael have had responsibilities and challenges yet they always strived to encourage Findlay to participate in every aspect of childhood. Parenthood is tough. They have come out stronger and more determined over the battles, crises and pain. The stuff they are made of must have filled that Findlay with the resilience he shows the world. This family successfully provides Findlay with every opportunity to experience life to the fullest. Fin’s smile reflects the love that surrounds him. Even in his journey from their arms, they are committed to do the best for their son.
I speak of Findlay in the present. I don’t believe he should rest in peace. I hope he is leaping, dancing and swinging a bat. I bet he has not stopped talking since he joined his loved ones in his heaven. As a parent I cannot fathom the pain Courtney and Michael know. The outpouring of love and support from the throngs of people who want only to lift them up may help cement their memories of the beautiful boy they cherished. So many are saddened to know Findlay has moved on because we were nurtured by the love he generated. Findlay….we continue to love you and celebrate your joy in heaven.
Love always….”Mrs. Teore”

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