Wyckoff, NJ

Cynthia Ann (Richards) Kuffel, age 31, wife of Alex Kennedy Kuffel of Wyckoff, NJ died at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, New York, NY, Thursday morning July 10, 2008.


Cyndi was born in Tarzana, CA, the daughter of Robert Richards of Costa Mesa, CA and the late Gail Ann (Arbing) Richards. Her passion for sports became apparent at a young age. She played high school and college sports but most of all enjoyed beating her brother in pick-up basketball games. Cyndi graduated from Estancia High School in 1995. Her achievements in both basketball and volleyball earned her the honor of Athlete of the Year. After high school, Cyndi moved to Arizona to attend college and be closer to her sister and brother-in-law. While in Arizona, Cyndi enjoyed weekend visits with her parents, becoming an aunt, and participating in the Arizona State University Sun Devil experience.

In the summer of 2001, Cyndi married Alex and settled in Wyckoff, NJ where they began their family. The arrival of her children Cole & Kali was her greatest joy. As her children grew, she became active at the Wyckoff Family YMCA where she became director of the after school program. Over the years, Cyndi was known for her contagious smile and outgoing personality. She was a friend to many.

In addition to her husband and father, she is also survived by two children who she loved and adored, Cole and Kali Kuffel of Wyckoff, NJ, a brother Jeff Richards of Manhattan Beach, CA, a sister Teri Haddon and her husband Gary Haddon of Huntington Beach, CA; a niece Taylor Haddon of Huntington Beach,
CA; a nephew Riley Haddon of Huntington Beach, CA and a large extended family.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, at Waterside
Cemetery, Marblehead, MA @ 11:00 AM.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 18,
from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Wyckoff Family YMCA, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481.

A celebration of Cyndi's life will also be held on Tuesday, July 22,
from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the American Legion Hall Post 291, 215 E. 15th Street, Newport Beach, CA 92663.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions in Cyndi's memory may make them to the Endowment Fund at the Wyckoff Family YMCA, PO Box 203, 691 Wyckoff Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. www.wyckoffymca.org.

For online guest book or additional information please contact the Murphy Funeral Home, 85
Federal St., Salem, MA 01970, www.MurphyFuneralHome.com
(http://www.MurphyFuneralHome.com) or call (978)744-0497.