Obituary of Kristine Lyn Constantino

Kristine Lyn Constantino, 33, Cortland native, died March 13, 2011 in Kettenpom, California, along with her boyfriend and soul mate Christopher Sky Richardson. She was born November 8, 1977 in Batavia, NY, daughter of Ronald and Lynda Constantino. Kristine came to the Cortland area with her family at an early age attending Barry Elementary School,graduating from Cortland High School in 1996, andvoted Class Clown her senior year. During high school, she enjoyed lacrosse, field hockey, and soccer. After graduation she attended collegewhere shereceived an associates degree. Kristine moved to California in 2006, where she wascurrently residing. Her family and friends will remember her as being a carefree spirit who possessed a great awareness of her surroundings. She was an amazingly beautiful young lady who always had a smile on her face. She was an animal lover, and an idealist who loved life and her family. She always loved an adventure and was always pushing the limits with everything she encountered. She expressed this inner strength through Yoga and self meditation. Kristine enjoyed organic cooking and gardening, also traveling the world. She enjoyed experiencing new cultures and their people. She had a firecracker personality and loved to have fun! She is survived by her mother Lynda Constantino of PortCharlotte, Fl., her brothers Jeffery Ronald (Pimjai) Constantino of Cortland, Brian Vincent Constantino of Cortland, her niece and nephews Matthew, Nicholas, Gianna, Naris, and Anand, aunts, uncles, cousins, former sister in law Tira Constantino, and her dog Happy. Kristine was predeceased by her father,Ronald Constantino,in 2005. Calling hours will be1-5pm Sunday March 27, at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc.9 Lincoln Ave Cortland NY 13045. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated10 am Monday March 28, at St. Anthonys Church, Cortland with a prayer service9:15 amat the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Kristine's memory to the Cortland County SPCA Aunt Lynda, Brian, Jeff and Pim: I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now. Kristine was so simple and sweet and always had a great smile on her face. She will be forever missed at family function and everyday life by the Constantino family and everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. Love, Sherry Constantino and Family. My Thoughts and Prayers are with Kristine's family at this time.. I will always have so many great memories of Kris. She always could make everyone smile. I will miss you sweet angel! Kathy Barber Lynda, Jeff, Pim, Brian and families, I am so sorry for your hurt and pain. There are no words that will ever take that away. Please know that you always have family and friends to lean on in your time of need. Take Kristine's inner strength and carry on with it. She was a beautiful young lady who left a mark wherever she was. Love you all. Amy & Ryan I am so heartbroken for all of you! I wish so much I could be there to say goodbye. Please try and be strong and hold onto your great and unconditional love for one another and for Kristine! Thinking and praying for all of you all the time! Kristen Calarco (Frens) Dear Linda and family. I am writing on behalf of myself and my mother-in-law, Mary Lou Constantino, her sister Betty Jane Constantino, and my sisters-in-law, Joan, Linda, and Mary Ann. Please accept our condolances for your terrible tragedy of Kristine's death. Although our families have drifted and not kept in touch, we are so very very sorry to hear this. All of our hearts go out to your family and the anguish you are going through. I wish i had known Kristine, she was a beautiful woman and i am sure my(our) life would have been enriched had i known her. My late husband, John (Torcello) spoke very fondly of Ron. I can't imagine your overwhelming heartbreak and am so very sorry. Very sincerely, the batavia Torcellos DEAR LYNDA AND FAMILY, OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU ALL AT THIS TERRIBLE TIME. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS.OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL, MAY GOD GIVE YOU THE COURAGE YOU NEED, VERY SINCERELY, DON AND LORRAINE KILNER Hi Jeff, Pim, Linda and all. Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you. See you at Pontillo's; when we arrive next month. Always Les & Jean ( Len's parents) Dear Lynda and Family Thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our condolences for your terrible tragedy Very sincerely,Linda and Len Barone Our thoughts are with you through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. Joe, Gail, Bridgette and Dalana Lynda and family. Words can not express the sorrow we feel at this time for you and your family.I'll always remember kristine's smile, her creativenss her free spirit and love for life. I'll never forget her at the craft shows walking around and saying how beautiful everything was, she saw the beauty in everything.She certainly touched many hearts and will never be forgotten.I'm always here Lynda if you need anything. Love Gale and Jim Grummons I am sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your daughter. I can't even begin to imagine what you and your family are going through now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cindy McDonald (Pickert) was so sorry to hear of the death of your beautiful daughter. I have thought of you many times over the years since you worked with Donna and I at the beauty shop, and the fun we had. I want you to know that you will be in my heart and my prayers now during this difficult time. I send you my Love and strength-"Wanni" You will be missed by all you have touched many lives may you rest in peace now.Lynda Iam so sorry for your loss I pray for your strenth to get through this you have a wonderful family I know that will be their for you God Bless you My friend Love Nancy Linda, my heart goes out to you and your family for the recent death of your daughter.Please know that my prayers for peace and comfort for you are there. I didnt know Kristine but from what I have heard and read she was a very special person. Someone gave me this little prayer when I lost my brother to tragedy, so I would like to pass it to you: Dark clouds may at times hide the sun and there may be days in my life that seem clouded and dark. Whatever my challenge or sorrow, I know there is a place where God's light never ceases to shine and where there is no darkness. I go to that place within prayer. Finding a comfortable spot, I close my eyes. I see the light that penetrates any shadow, and I feel the radiance of Gods love in my heart. I am comforted and strengthened. My mind is calm with a sense of peace. I face nothing alone: Gods presence is always with me. There is no darkness that can withstand the light of God. I am safe. I am comforted. Peace be with you-Nancy Pickert-Odessa Dear Linda, Jeff and Brian, Sorry to hear about the loss of Kristine. I have great memories of you all on Vernon Ave. My deepest sympathy to you all. Sincerly,Sam, Karen and kids Aunt Lynda... I'm so sorry I couldn't be there today as I have a blood clot in my leg and can't travel far... I know it's never easy to losing a child, I lost Lisa at the age of 7.... May your memories give you strength and if you ever need someone to talk to I'm a click away on Face Book...You are in my thoughts and prayers... Love you, Debi Heywood Donahue Lynda...I'm so sad to read of your daughter's passing; there are no words that can describe what your pain must be. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ron Bennett Lynda, I lost a niece a few years ago and this is a prayer that was for her which I would like to share with you. I'M FREE DON'T GRIEVE FOR ME FOR NOW I'M FREE. I'M FOLLOWING THE PATH GOD LAID FOR ME. I TOOK HIS HAND WHEN I HEARD HIM CALL. I TURNED MY BACK AND LEFT IT ALL. I COULD NOT STAY ANOTHER DAY. TO LAUGH, TO LOVE, TO WORK OR PLAY. TASKS LEFT UNDONE MUST STAY THAT WAY. I'VE FOUND THAT PEACE AT CLOSE OF DAY. IF MY PARTING HAS LEFT A VOID, THEN FILL IT WITH REMEMBERED JOY. A FRIENDSHIP SHARED, A LAUGH A KISS, AH, YES, THESE THINGS TOO, I WILL MISS. BE NOT BURDENED WITH TIME OF SORROW, I WISH YOU THE SUNRISE OF TOMORROW. MY LIFE'S BEEN FULL, I SAVORED MUCH. GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD TIMES, A LOVED ONE'S TOUCH. PERHAPS MY TIME SEEMED ALL TOO BRIEF, DON'T LENGTHEN IT NOW WITH UNDUE GRIEF. LIFT UP YOUR HEART AND SHARE WITH ME, GOD WANTED ME NOW, HE SET ME FREE! My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Karen Johncox Dear Linda and family, We just want to tell you how deeply sorry we are for your loss. May time bring you all peace... With deepest sympathy John and Laura May &family