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Suzanne Kondratenko Obituary
Suzanne Kondratenko, 27, of Chicago, was the third of eight daughters born over the course of 23 years. She had a sweet spot for her youngest sister, Paige, now 9, who has Down syndrome.
"Paige was, I think, one of Suzanne's greatest joys," said one of Ms. Kondratenko's older sisters, Aimée.
"She learned how to walk at the age of 8, right before Suzanne was killed," Aimée Kondratenko said. "That was just one of Suzanne's most exciting moments. When she learned from our parents that Paige had done certain things, she would dash around the office and tell her girlfriends."
Paige and Suzanne had deep similarities, including a silly sense of humor and a love of books. Family members enjoyed the loving and happy energy they shared, Aimée Kondratenko said.
Suzanne Kondratenko was a senior consultant with Keane Consulting Group, flying to New York weekly to work with Aon Corporation at the World Trade Center. Since Sept. 11, Paige has helped the family cope with their loss, Aimée said.
"To this day," she said, "she'll take your face in her hands and try to make you smile."
Memories and Condolences
for Suzanne Kondratenko
155 Entries
Kathleen Urda
September 16, 2024
I did not get a chance to post last week, but, as always during this time, Suzanne and her family are on my mind and in my prayers.
Elizabeth Lovelace
September 12, 2024
Love & prayers to Aimee & the Kondratenko family.
Harold and Erika Kilp
September 12, 2024
Sending prayers and hugs! We have not forgotten!
Natalie Cirar
September 11, 2024
My family and I are thinking of Suzanne today and praying for her family and friends.
Meg Ahrens
September 11, 2024
Praying for your family today. We will never forget. God bless you all.
Harold and Erika Kilp
September 14, 2023
0n 9/11/23 we sat and cried for the families of the victim’s and especially of your family because Suzanne was one of Romeo’s own. We have not forgotten! Praying for comfort for all of you that love and miss her!
Joseph Cella
September 12, 2023
My family and I had Suzanne and the Kondratenko Family in our prayers yesterday. Requiescat In Pace, Suzanne, and may your family be comforted.
Natalie Cirar
September 11, 2023
We think of beautiful Suzanne often. I have so many fond memories of Suzanne and her sisters at Holy Family. Suzanne's loved ones are always in our prayers.
Love, the Cirar family
Laura and Kevin Souers
September 11, 2023
Always in our hearts, Suzanne.
Elizabeth Lovelace
September 11, 2023
Aimee, thinking of you, your sisters & parents today. Suzanne will never be forgotten. Wishing you God's peace.
Love, Lizzie
Kathleen E. Urda
September 10, 2023
Thinking of and praying for Suzanne and the Kondratenko family as I always do at this time of year. She is not forgotten by her Saint Mary's friends and classmates.
Erika Kilp
December 19, 2022
During this Beautiful Christmas Season, I think of your family and the loss you have experienced. May the Lord fill your hearts of sweet memories when Suzanne lit up Christmas with her generous and loving spirit. May He comfort you as we celebrate the gift of Jesus and the love He placed in Suzanne's heart for her fellow man. God Bless your entire family and Merry Christmas to each one of you!!❤
Erika Kilp
September 13, 2021
Dear Kondratenko family,
During this time of year I always think of you! I think of your beautiful family and of the school years we shared in Romeo. My heart also hurts when I think of 9/11 and the pain and loss it brought to your family and the families of the other victims . Sending hugs and prayers as you are reminiscing of your times with beautiful Suzanne. We have not forgotten. May God grant you new strength for each new day ..
Joseph Cella
September 12, 2021
Suzanne and the Kondratenko Family are forever in my prayers.
Kathleen Elizabeth Urda
September 11, 2021
As always on this day, praying for Suzanne and her family.
Natalie Cirar
September 11, 2021
To Suzanne's family, you are always in our prayers. Beautiful Suzanne remains in our hearts.
With love, Natalie Cirar and Family
Jennifer Reenan
October 1, 2020
Suzanne was generous, kind, fiercely intelligent, and beautiful in every way that a person can be beautiful. We spent four intense years together as part of the Class of 1992 at a very small high school in Michigan. She was one of those rare girls who was too mature and gracious for the typical teenage drama and treated everyone with consideration. She was universally adored. I thought the world of her and wish so much that I had told her that. One of my most vivid memories is of us singing (or at least she was singing as she had a lovely voice) "Forever Young" together in the Sacred Heart chapel as juniors. I have no doubt that she climbed the "ladder to the stars" mentioned in that song . . . Thank you Suzanne for bringing so much goodness to my life, especially at a time that is often filled with cruelty. You will always be in my heart.
Jen Reenan (Hinsdale, IL)
Kathleen Urda
September 12, 2020
Thinking of and praying for Suzanne and her family this 9/11 and always.
Erika Kilp
September 12, 2020
Dear Kondratenko family,
Thinking of you and your beautiful daughter and sister Suzanne. Praying for your hearts and that God would comfort you as only He can. I think of you and pray for you often. Harold and I looked up her name on the memorial in New York when we were there. May you find rest in the many sweet memories you have of her. We have not forgotten her or you.
Harold and Erika Kilp
Natalie Cirar
September 11, 2020
Beautiful Suzanne will never be forgotten. She made such a positive impact on my life when I met her at Holy Family. I am grateful to have known Suzanne. To Suzanne's family, and all those touched by her spirit, please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Cirar
September 11, 2020
Suzanne, You and your wonderful family will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathleen Urda
October 10, 2019
Suzanne, you and your family are in my prayers always.
Joseph Cella
September 17, 2019
On 9/11 my wife and children and I prayed for Suzanne and her family, and they will all remain in our prayers.
Tracey (Ruhstorfer) Anargyros
September 16, 2019
Memories of Suzannes beautiful smile and prayers remain for your family during this time every year...
Laura and Kevin Souers
September 9, 2019
Thinking of you this week.
Laura and Kevin Souers
September 4, 2018
Telling our daughter the story of Suzanne & Darya tonight. We will never forget.
Natalie Cirar
September 11, 2012
Beautiful Suzanne, and her wonderful family, will always remain in our hearts.
mike
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you today and everyday.
Tracey (Ruhstorfer) Anargyros
September 11, 2012
Fondest memories and extra prayers for the entire Kondratenko family...
Laura & Kevin Souers
September 11, 2012
Always remember.
Joseph Cella
September 11, 2012
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Kondratenko and Family:
My wife, Kristen, our four little ones, and myself went to Noon Mass today to pray for the repose of Suzanne's soul and for the comfort of her family.
Please know you all will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Joe
Kathleen E. Urda
September 10, 2012
Suzanne, I still think of you often and pray for you and your family always. Hope that you and they know that we will not forget you.
Sally Torres Cong. Bonior's Aide
September 10, 2012
Been thinking a lot of you as we approach the 11th anniversary of 9/11. Especially knowing that this year the day falls exactly on the day it was eleven years ago. I pray that God has blessed you with peace, and that he has blessed your family with peace also, and a knowing that the love you had for them is eternal, for I am sure there love for you is forever in their hearts. I will wear my best shade of red lipstick in your honor this week. May your family feel the healing only God can provide.
Laura & Kevin Souers
June 11, 2012
We think of you often and share stories of what a great person you were, and always will.
Silvana Citrigno
March 5, 2012
Remembering you on your birthday
Neelam Patel
September 14, 2011
I worked with Suzanne many years ago, but always remember her beautiful smile and vibrant spirit. God bless her and the entire Kondratenko family.
Sarah Schumaker
September 11, 2011
Profound sadness at the tremendous loss- God continues to bring your family to my mind to pray for you. How deep His love for Suzanne and all of you- many blessings to you.
Suzanne pointing out the 'condiment cow' at a Notre Dame football game.
September 11, 2011
Suzanne, I don't always know the best way to honor your memory. I thought about climbing the the trunk of a car to sing Frank Sinatra, reading some Shakespeare, or searching for a vintage suit... but I'll smile, be thankful for an amazing friend, say an extra prayer and kiss my babies. I love you and miss you. Sarah
September 11, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.
Kristen Carroll, Rochester hills, mi
Charles Uhl
September 11, 2011
Just after Christmas 1990 My wife Jeri and I had dinner at the Kondratenko family home in Michigan where I was introduced to most of the Kondratenko family including Susanne who was around 16 years old. There simply were too many beautiful and accomplished Kondratenko sisters around the dinning room. It was too much to take in on such a brief visit. I will continue to think often of Susanne, her Mom Patty and her Dad Eric every September 11th and many of the days in-between. I will remember the wonderful laughter that evening in 1990. Susanne is in the arms of the angels and I know she is comforted.
September 11, 2011
She was a friend of a friend of mine, so that makes her my friend as well. I am so sorry for your loss, what a waste of a young life!
Kathryn Bigelow
September 11, 2011
To the Kondratenko family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you today. I only had the pleasure of meeting Suzanne once while visiting her best friend/my sister in law, Sarah, and my brother, Nick, in Chicago. I remember her striking yet delicate beauty (yes, she was wearing red lipstick!), her great sense of style and, most importantly, how warm, engaging and funny she was. She left quite an impression on me that day and her spirit will never be forgotten.
Elizabeth Mannino Cleland
September 11, 2011
Sending thoughts and prayers today to Suzanne and her family.
Annika Mitchell, SMC '95
September 11, 2011
Thinking of you and your family, Suzanne.
Heidi Peckens
September 11, 2011
Thinking of Suzanne and the Kondratenko family today. Aimee and I were suitemates in college, and her love and pride for you, Suzanne, was always evident!
Cindy Cirar
September 11, 2011
Dear Kondratenko Family, My prayers go out to you on this difficult day. I remember Suzanne as a kind, vivacious and beautiful (both inside and out) young lady. She loved her family dearly. I will always think of her with love and fondness.
Andrea Gamalski
September 11, 2011
I am thinking of Suzanne today and remembering her in her Holy Family uniform and then my class mate at Sacred Heart. Her eyes glimmered and shined what a beautiful spirit. God Bless your family.
Natalie Cirar
September 11, 2011
Dear Kondratenko Family,
I have so many wonderful memories with your beautiful Suzanne during our days at Holy Family. She was the most fun—and prettiest—straight-A student I have ever known! I think of Suzanne often and will continue to pray for you always.
Tiffany Matula
September 11, 2011
I studied with Suzanne and especially remember her wonderful sense of humor. I will never forget the sight of her impish face peeking over the rim of an ancient urn she somehow managed to climb into when we were in Italy. I feel lucky to have known her and so heartbroken for her family. She will be remembered by so many.
Susan (Shumaker) Snyder
September 11, 2011
Thinking of Suzanne today and sending my prayers to her loving family.
Michael (Shannon) McManus
September 11, 2011
Suzanne, you and your family will be in my prayers.
Tara Sullivan
September 11, 2011
Remembering you today and always.
Shawn Murray
September 11, 2011
I am grateful for the times I shared with Suzanne and her amazing family, I miss you Suzanne.
Heather Burton Warren
September 11, 2011
I think of Suzanne often, and so wish that she would have been able to live a long life. She was a special person as evidenced by so many wonderful recollections of her spirit and character. I will always miss her.
L DELEON
September 11, 2011
10 times as remembered and cherished . . .
Kathleen Urda
September 11, 2011
Suzanne, I am thinking of you today and do so often. You and your family will be in my prayers as long as I live.
Tom Auer
September 10, 2011
Will never forget. Your spirit and smile still resonate to this day.
Rachel Duchi
September 10, 2011
To Suzanne, our fellow Belle, your memories will ring forever loud. Your Saint Mary's family will never forget you.
Marc Garrison
September 9, 2011
Suzanne, you are missed each day.
Thank you to everyone who continues to remember.
Christina Novak
September 9, 2011
With so many memories being focused on this time of year, I continue to think of Suzanne and her family. A fellow classmate of Suzanne's at Saint Mary's, I will always remember Suzanne from our freshman year - and as one previous post stated - her red lipstick. So many thoughtful posts I have read. Continued prayers for her family at this time...
Andrea Feraco Drapcho
September 9, 2011
I can't stop thinking about Suzanne this week. We were in Rome and at Saint Mary's together. So smart, so hilarious and so kind. My heart goes out to the family.
Silvana Citrigno
September 9, 2011
No matter how long, you're missed always.
I have also just lost my sister and she has now joined you and Daria. I can now pray for the 3 people I miss the most. Remembering you always with love.
American .
September 8, 2011
I have not forgotten. R.I.P.
greer smith
September 7, 2011
thinking of suzanne, my friend in rome. all my love and prayers for her family. i will always cherish the memories of the great times we had there.
Aimee Kondratenko
September 7, 2011
Our family is forever grateful to everyone who continues to honor Suzanne, who we love beyond words. Thank you.
To Mr. Green's Class at Independence High School, your tribute to Suzanne is very special to our family. Suzanne would be truly, truly honored.
May God bless you all.
Susan (Beck) Davis
September 7, 2011
I will never forget how Suzanne made every day at work fun by entertaining me with her hilarious comments and Austin Powers impressions. I always get a smile on my face when I think of our time working on the Keane project together. What a wonderful gift that she left so many people with such happy memories -- a true blessing.
Much love to Aimee, Marc, the Kondratenko Family, the Lin Family, and all of our KCG/Bricker colleagues...
Gary Green
September 7, 2011
Hello, I wanted to share with you a tribute that my class has put up in honor of Suzanne. We are in Mr. Green's Autism class at Independence High School, in Bakersfield Ca. My co-workers, students, and myself wanted to do something special in honor of those fallen in the 9/11 tragedy. After some research we came upon Suzanne's story and read that she had a special needs sister, that she was very close too. It was clear that we had found our hero. We would like to send our condolences and thank you, for sharing her story via internet so that we could come to know and appreciate her sacrifice. Please know that after all these years her legacy still touches people. God Bless, and you are in our prayers. Sincerely, Mr. Green's Class @Independence High School.
Mike Dunn
September 7, 2011
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and everyone from that day. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill McNamara
September 6, 2011
Co-worker then, never forgotten since...
Janet Kupka
September 6, 2011
Thinking of you.
Sally Torres
September 4, 2011
I did't know Suzanne Kondratenko, but on Sept.11 our lives would soon intersect. Suzanne's sister called Congressman David Bonior's district office in Mt.Clemens for help in tryig to locate Suzanne, who was considered missing in those early hours. I was the Congressional Aide who tried to help. For the last ten years on the anniversary, I say prayers for Suzanne and her family. I felt so powerless that day,and despite my attempts to intercede on behalf of the family, no immediate information was forthcoming. Today as I was reading the Detroit Freepress, I finally saw for the first time a picture of Suzanne. I read about her love for red lipstick. I plan to remember her by wearing red lipstick this week leading to the 10 year anniversary. Please know that I am sorry I could not do more for you as family that day. Know that I will continue to keep her in my prayers, and will continue to ask God to grant some sense of peace and much healing to all of Suzanne's family and friends. May God Bless you, and may God Bless Suzanne.
Laura & Kevin Souers
September 2, 2011
Always remember
Karla Oselka Walsworth
May 3, 2011
Suzanne was a classmate on mine on the Saint Mary's College Rome Program. Thinking of you, Suzanne, and your family.
Silvana Citrigno
March 4, 2011
Thinking of you on your birthday
Neelam Patel
January 14, 2011
Suzanne,
You and your family have been in my thoughts over the years.
September 11, 2010
Suzanne,
Thinking of and praying for you and your family today.
Kathleen Urda
Silvana Citrigno
September 10, 2010
Always in my thoughts
March 5, 2010
With much love on your birthday.
Silvana
Karen Neuman Conlon
September 11, 2009
When I think of Suzanne, I always smile and remember her wonderful sense of humor. My thoughts are with you today and every day.
Rachel
September 11, 2009
In loving remembrance.
Joseph Cella
September 11, 2009
With prayers and thoughts for you and your family.
Kathleen Urda
September 11, 2009
Thinking of and praying for you and your family today.
September 11, 2009
In loving remembrance
Silvana Citrigno, River Grove
March 5, 2009
With love on your birthday,
Silvana
Aimee Kondratenko-Garrison
March 1, 2009
Missing you, sweetheart.
Amanda H
December 17, 2008
Hi, My name is Amanda. I did not know Suzanne but I did my Final in public speaking about her. I just hope the speech honored her memory well... I just want to tell her family God Bless and i'll pray for them.
Domeshera Liddell
September 18, 2008
hi I'm Domeshera I'm doing a project about her I feel sad about what had happened my greatest wishes Bye!
Mary Walsh
September 15, 2008
Our lives crossed over in ways I will never understand.. You were known as my "twin" at SMC.. I'd never met anyone who looked more like me and people would often come up to me and think I was you. However, it was something more than our appearance, I recognized a part of your "soul" that I will never forget, and I know you recognized mine too. I was so deeply saddened to hear that you are no longer a part of this world. I married the man who gave us those hockey tickets in Chgo, and we are blessed with three beautiful children. Thank you for gracing my life with your unique beauty.
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