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Oyster Bay Funeral Home posted a condolence
Monday, February 27, 2012
We would like to express our sincere condolences to your family. It has been our privilege to assist you during this very difficult time. If there is anything further we can do, we are here for you. Lou, Nick, Kimberly & Staff Oyster Bay Funeral Home
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Lorraine Lo Schiavo posted a condolence
Monday, February 13, 2012
Dear Jay, Darin and Kim: Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Dad. I enjoyed working for him at AA as his Secretary in the 70's. He was a wonderful person and Manager. I spoke with him from time to time. He always filled me in on how you were all doing. He was very proud of you all! The loss of a Father is life changing. It's something we will never forget or get over. Fathers represent so many things for us, especially feeling safe when they are near us. I'm really sorry for your loss. I will miss him. He left us too soon. Take care and be safe. I thought I would get to see you on Thurs/09Feb. I went to the funeral home only to find out that the viewing had been canceled. Love, Lorraine xo
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Priscilla Schaller posted a condolence
Friday, February 10, 2012
I wish I could only say good-by one more time,hug you one more time,tell you i'll miss you one more time, and see you one last time. Forever and ever, I'll miss you and think about you all the time. Love your granddaughter, Priscilla
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Vic Lazarowitz posted a condolence
Friday, February 10, 2012
Don, we have traveled a long way together. How long is it? From May, 1966. That’s close to 46 years. Long time my friend. I just was remembering our retirement party at Fort Hamilton and found the pictures of that wonderful gathering. The one picture… we were standing up at the front, with the other three (Jay Bird Webber, Howie and Jack) hands on top of each other, ready to cut the cake. What electricity surged from each of us to start a new beginning. That was great. You went into Real Estate. I mentioned to you, I wanted to go into education and teaching. Your memorable answer to me was…”What are you crazy, you didn’t have enough punishment?” My answer, “Yeah, right any more nuts than selling Real Estate.” We had a good laugh over that one. I reminded him, that he should become an actor, and the stage would be his, well, second success. Picture this, I said to him. Look at the marques with G. Don Kuhns (up in glowing and flashing lights) starring in Fiddler on the Roof. A Catholic playing Tevia, now that would really be something. We really laughed at that one too.
The one incident that really tickled me and I still get a chuckle as I recall the incident was a role play situation at one of our infamous DFW retreats. The challenge was for you to convince a potential customer, played by one of your colleagues, (who I will not name, for fear of a reprisal) to use AA Freight Services. And, to make your point of how that customer could save money by using AA, you began throwing dollar bills on the table to illustrate the savings. Customer, your colleague picked up about twenty dollars in singles and wouldn’t give them back to you. Yes, he kept the money!!!! Had to be there to see the role play.
I remember visiting my dad one day, and found him sitting by the front window and just smiling. I asked him, if he would share why he was smiling. And, his answer, “Vickie” he called me Vickie, because down deep I really think he wanted a daughter, but got me instead. Anyway, he said Vickie; there are some memories that simply will not make any sense to anyone, but you. And, those are the memories which will comfort you and warm your heart later on in your life.
I could go on about the memories you created for me over these many years, but my dad was right, those are the ones, which you in life, have given to me to cherish and warm my heart in my later years.
I will miss you and never forget you, my friend.
Rest in Peace
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John Montesjardi posted a condolence
Thursday, February 9, 2012
My condolences to the Kuhn's Family.Sorry to hear about your lose.
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Kim Kuhns posted a condolence
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Holding your hand even when your not there. Your always with me Dad. I have missed you the past few years when you came down with dementia. You used to call us every day, atleast once. You would drive up to Pennsylvania about twice a month like we lived next door. You'd take Louis out golfing or to lunch, and bring the kids toys for no reason at all and loved doing it. I realize how lucky I was to have a dad like you. You may have spoiled me but I think you taught me well. You taught me that people are imperfect but to love them the same. You taught me to say my prayers every night and to always be thankful. I think you did an awesome job. You worked hard. We were well traveled. But it was the little things like the beechnut swing, the slide that you made happen (and the most fun was jumping off the top when you werent home lol) the silly dance you did with your hands and knees!! Taking me to the paper store when the paper was a dime and getting me candy. Taking me to ride my bike at Birmingham even when the game was on. Having the donutman stop at our house every weekend. The little things that made life special. I know I lived life backwards, having kids and not getting married, and that is one thing I regret, but when I do walk down the aisle you will be with me, as you always are. Im glad you met Ron and you liked him. Atleast you saw the ring.
I know you died watching the Superbowl (and because of you I am the biggest Giants fan) around halftime. I wonder if you saw Madonnas final song singing "Like A Prayer" and thought about your Mom calling YOU home. Life is a mystery, everyone must stand alone, I hear you call my name and it feels like home.. I will miss you Dad, until you call ME home. LOVE ALWAYS, YOUR DAUGHTER, KIM
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Caroline Kuhns posted a condolence
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Dear grandpa, You will be missed and loved forever. I will never forget all of the amazing Christmases at your house in Connecticut with all of the family together and always playing hide and go seek every time. I will also never forget Easter at your apartment in Connecticut. You made an amazingly perfect family Grandpa and I could not have asked for a better family. I know you're up there watching over all of us and keeping us safe. I can't wait to see you again Grandpa. We all miss you more than you could imagine and we love you more than anything. Thank you for everything you ever did for us Grandpa. Please Rest in Peace forever.
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cheryl seslowsky posted a condolence
Thursday, February 9, 2012
i only had the pleasure to know Don for a few months but he truely touched my heart. a kind,gentle,funny and witty man who always talked about his children,taking walks....and women!May his soul rest in peace.
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Ryan Kuhns posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Miss you gramps. Didn't get to have the chance to see you for awhile and I wish I had. I remember going up to visit you in Connecticut, next to that bay that I would always walk alongside with those huge rocks next to the path. I remember learning to play golf out front with you and dad. Playing with your model Porches and Mercedes you had upstairs. All those trips we took to see you for Christmas or birthdays. I remember it all so well and I'm gonna miss it a lot. Rest in peace grandpa, I love you.
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angela matschenkor posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
rip don sara keeps asking for you and its hard telling her ur not comming home, shine ur light on us and ur family its was a pleasure knowing you n ur in good spirits. we love you grandpa xoxox
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Chris Drass posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Darin and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of grief. I'm sure your father died as he lived... proud. God Bless.
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Louis Kuhns posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Gramps: golf, teaching how to play golf, golf camp, Merritt associates, my real desk and phone there, teaching the real estate business, story’s about business world (American Airlines),starting as a mail boy and working all the way to the top!, inspiring me to go into the business world, black BMW’s, music, Frank Sinatra, encouraged my music talent, bought my first trumpet, ”can we turn the heat up, its chilly in here”, always knew the right thing to say, many words of wisdom, "let's cut that tree down, it's blocking my water view"(Darin remembers!), Many trips to NYC, sitting outside with his 7-up and pretzels, bike rides to church on the beach, the bagel shop! So many long talks in there about life, he always told me…….”You can do whatever you want to do, as long as you work hard at it, be the best you can be”
We love you so much gramps, you were my father figure that I never had. You were always there for me no matter what and always supported me in what I did. You will never be forgotten and be forever missed. I love you gramps, rest in peace.
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Samantha Kuhns posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Dear Grandpa, may you always Rest In Peace. I will always love and miss you. You have made the best family i could ask for and you will never be forgotten. We will all see you soon but for now please watch over all of us.
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Kathy McNamee posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Darin and family - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He is now an angel watching over us.
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Denise Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
May you rest in peace Don. It was a pleasure knowing you and sharing dinners and bbq's with you and the family.
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Darin Kuhns posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Levittown, T-Bird, Mustang, electric lawn mower (he was Green before his time!!), NY Giants football, YA Tittle at the Yale Bowl, HUGE Yankee fan, living in same appartment building with Roger Maris, Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle in 1960, Oyster Bay, PBC, coach, Sagamore Yacht Club, boating, water skiing, Catskills, Wildwood Crest, pool, teaching him to swim in the pool so we can get the boat, Arizona, Rancho de Los Caberellos, ASU, Boston, San Diego, Hawaii in the rainy season (who knew?!), Pixie Land Motel, Cheerleader competition practice, American Airlines, traveling softball team, Flight Attendant school with all the young stewardesses prancing around in their teddies when I was like 12?!, sweltering in his '68 mustang waiting for him in the parking lot at JFK as he interviews for the Eastern Region GM job at American...he got the job, I lost 10 lbs, Office Parties at 34 Hill Drive, me bartending (still have a heavy hand!), vodka/7-Up no fruit, Mets season tickets (American Airlines box seats), '86 World Series (my favorite team),Divorce, Greenwich Ct, Top Gallant Rd, "let's cut that tree down, it's blocking my water view", getting older, divorce again, back to Oyster Bay with Jay, walks on the beach, hangin with his grand kids (God he loved his grand kids!!), Hershey's chocolate, Cellas chocolate covered cherries, Peeps at Easter, Mallowmars...I will love you and miss you forever..your loving son, Darin
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