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Richard Cudney Obituary
He was born January 22, 1988 in Goshen, N.Y., the son of Richard Allen and Vickie Hendershot Cudney, Sr.
A 2006 graduate of Minisink Valley High School, he graduated with a Regents Diploma and was in the ROTC program where he was the Raider Commander for two years. He was also a member of the North America Hunting and Fishing Club. Richard loved snowboarding, skiing and surfing, and built race cars as a hobby.
He is survived by his parents, Richard and Vickie Cudney at home; three brothers: R.J. Cudney, A.J. Cudney and C.J. Cudney, all at home; three sisters: Nicole Cudney, Crystal Cudney and Amber Cudney, all at home; his two best friends, Nicole Tomaszewski of Slate Hill and Dan Martin of Glen Spey; maternal grandparents: Walter Hendershot, Sr. and his companion, Pat Soules of E. Branch and Shirley Cooper of Bloomingburg; and paternal grandfather, Earl Cudney of Middletown. He was predeceased by his paternal grandmother, Patricia Morse and survived by her husband, Richard Morse of Middletown; four uncles: Earl Cudney and George Cudney of Middletown, Walter Hendershot, Jr. of E. Branch, Paul Hendershot and his wife, Natalie of Bloomingburg; three aunts: Patricia Dennison of Cuddebackville, Tina Rivenburg and her husband, Rick of E. Branch, and Robin Dougherty of Queens, and also many cousins.
He was also predeceased by Ivan McGraw, companion of Shirley Cooper.
Friends may call at the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 East Main Street, Port Jervis, on Friday, December 15, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Jeffrey Farley officiating. Cremation will be at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made to to the family at 29 Highland Ave., Otisville, NY 10963, in memory of Richard.
Funeral arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, please visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Cudney
December 21, 2006
Dear Ricky and Vickie, We are so sorry to hear about Richard. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Lisa and Ed DeGroat
justin wilson
December 16, 2006
Well Rich...I guess we wont have any more memories together. The ones i have will never be forgetten. You were always a great friend and the best leader. You always had the best vibe around you and could make anyone laugh and have a good time. Hopefully we'll meet again. You will be always missed, never forgotten.
chris daugherty
December 16, 2006
my heart goes out to u uncel rick and ant vic im lost he was always happy and out goin i miss him and love his so mutch may god be with u and our family i love all of u
Dot and Tom Kardys
December 16, 2006
Dear Ricky,Vicky ,Brothers ,and Sisters and Family;
It is with Deep Regret to hear of Your son's death. Our Hearts and Prayers go out to you all. No one can know you feelings at this time.
There will Always be a void in your life in the future of what Ricky could offer his presence in this world. He can now do that in Heaven. May you always find comfort in knowing Friends Care and are Concerned about All of you.
The McGar Family sends their Deepest Condolences to you too.
We are all in shock over this terrible tragedy.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Now and in the Future.
Love Dot and Tom Kardys
Kim,Michael,and Jaime McGar
Michael Burns
December 15, 2006
Richard studied English with me as a sophomore, and I am struck to the core by this terrible event. I enjoyed having Rich in class. He was a gem. He wore his JROTC uniform with a sense of dignity and pride. He always tried his best for me; his work was always on-time and complete, and I had such hopes for him.
God bless his parents and siblings. I can only imagine their pain and sorrow. He was the best of boys, and after 16 years of teaching, I still struggle with the fact that Life seems to be greedy, seems to claim some of the best ones far too soon.
Kids, please take care of yourselves; watch, for ye know not the day nor the hour.
LAURA COLONNA
December 15, 2006
RICK, VICKIE, AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,AND THAT I COULD NOT ATTEND THE SERVICE.MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
LAURA COLONNA (HOMER)
sharon minkus
December 15, 2006
our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who had the privilege to know rich.
the minkus family
{lindsey & phil}
Crystal
December 15, 2006
I didn't know Rich but, My sis did. She tells me he was a good guy and never disrepected anyone. I wish i would have got the guts to talk to him. I wanted to talk to him so bad but I couldn't. But i just wanted to say R.I.P Richard. Hope your in a better place. Sorry to his family and friends.
frank leicht
December 15, 2006
Ricky n Vicki; so sorry to here about Richard. Our prayers are with you at this time.
uncle Frank and aunt Jean
a mom in port jervis
December 15, 2006
I did not know your beautiful son or you but I just wanted to let you know how very sorry I am I lost my beautiful daughter in June. I know the hurt and lose you are going through I wish I could tell you it's going to get better, but it doesn't just remember sweetie when you try to sleep at night it's going to be the beautiful memories that keep him alive. You will always and forever now be apart of my thoughts and if you ever need to talk you can contact me.
Stacie Janitz-Vallario
December 14, 2006
To the family of Richard Cudney,
Please know that you have the deepest sympathy from Adam's family.
Regrets,
Stacie Janitz-Vallario
Jim, Aleta, Jason & Brandon Frost
December 14, 2006
To the Cudney Family,
We wish to extend our most heartfelt sympathy for your loss of Richard.
The Frost Family.
Briana Sobolewski
December 14, 2006
Rich,
you were always such a good friend to everyone and you would always doing anything for anyone without asking for anything in return. You taught us all a lesson from this tragedy to continue with your goals because your life can be taken away in a second may you always be loved and remembered.
Orrie Edwards
December 14, 2006
will miss you man raders all the way. to the end
Elizabeth Murphy
December 14, 2006
Dear AJ, Crystal, Mr. and Mrs. Cudney, RJ and all in the Cudney family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Richard. Everyone at school speaks of him as a wonderful young person. You are in our thoughts and very much in my prayers at this sad time. Ms. Murphy
Cheryl Ryan
December 14, 2006
To the Cudneys,
Rich was an amazing person. He was always there for anyone in need. He will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers.
~Cheryl
Rich,
You were the definition of a true friend. You always knew the right words to say to make someone smile. I thank you for all the times you helped me get through a day, for all the times you lent a shoulder to cry on, for all the times you were just there as a friend, and for all of the amazing, fun, and crazy memories we had. I love you and miss you. I can't wait to see you again.
~Love Always~
~Cheryl~
Chris Nanfria
December 14, 2006
Dont know why god took suck a young life,
You had so much to live for and always gave us light,
For what ever his reason was for taking you away,
It must of been so you can make up there a better place to stay,
Rich you are and will always be remembered as one of the greatest cadets, sons, brother, and freind that anyone could ask for. I give my heart out for your family and hope that you are in a better place. I will see you one day.
john wilson
December 14, 2006
Rich you will be truley missed to everyone. you were a great friend
Shauna Decker
December 14, 2006
Rich...you have no idea of the impact you've had on this town and the rotc battalion as well. We all keep waitin to hear you crack a joke or do something insane. But your not, and thats the hardest fact to face. We all love you and miss you dearly. You'll never be forgotten.
Mike Ryan
December 14, 2006
Rich you touched and inspired the lives of so many you'll forever be missed my friend
isabelle davis
December 14, 2006
mr& mrs cudney,
i am so sorry to read of the loss of your son. i don't know if you remember me from doing your car insurance, but your family will be in my prayers. u are a very nice family.
Shirley Lewis
December 14, 2006
I am deeply saddened to hear about Richard. I send my deepest condolences to the entire family.I haven't seen him since he was maybe 11 years old, and I regret that.I am a second cousin to Richard and used to be very close to Vickie when we were children. Again, I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
Sincerly,
Shirley Lewis & Family
(Blum)
Jenn Dering
December 14, 2006
Rich was a great friend to everyone he met. No matter who you were. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him closely or even just met him once or twice. He touched everyones lives and will be greatly missed for ever.
Linda Lemieux
December 14, 2006
To The Cudney Family,
No words can express how deeply sorry we are to learn of the loss of your son. May God give you strength at this time.
Ted & Linda Lemieux and family
William Laird
December 14, 2006
Rich we will all miss you very much and trick drill and raiders will never be the same. You were good friend and even more than that you were a brother to me in Rotc we will miss you and we will never forget you.
matthew VanDyk
December 14, 2006
trick drill and raiders will miss you very much. you were like a brother to us and a best friend.
Ashleigh Vandermeulen
December 14, 2006
I would like to send my deepest condoles to the Cudney Family in there time of need.Although i was never close with Rich, i know he was a great person and will be missed by all. Be strong.
Matthew Medina
December 14, 2006
Richard was a son, a brother, and a friend. He was humorous, strong, and always knew what he wanted. The only thing I can do for him is offer my condolences to his family and pray that he is in a better place now. I'll miss you homes.
From "Blackie"
Corey Decker
December 14, 2006
Rich was an excellent friend and extremely strong willed, and gave everything to everyone without asking for anything back. May his memory live on and never faulter.
CAROL RICE
December 14, 2006
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
WILLIAM & BEVERLY SIRVENT
December 14, 2006
YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS.
Chrissie Hedges-Williams
December 14, 2006
Earl,George and the Cudney Family
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and prayers too you.
mapes
December 14, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Heather Letts
December 14, 2006
Richard was one of the greatest guys i have ever known. He put a smile on my face whenever he was around and always gave me a shoulder to cry on. He will be truely missed and always loved forever. Rest in Peace Richard, watch over everyone. I'll be missing you forever and always.You were the greatest friend anyone could ever ask for. Remember, only the good die young.
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