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Kirsten Najdek Obituary

Kirsten Sarah Najdek SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - Kirsten Sarah Najdek, age 28, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Kirsten was born on January 12, 1988 in Charleston, SC and lived in Goose Creek, SC until the age of 13. She has resided in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding areas since 2001. Kirsten attended Saratoga Springs High School. She was currently bartending at Dango's Irish Sports Bar and Restaurant. In addition, she has also bartended at Maestro's at Macgregor Links, Hattie's Restaurant, Clancy's Tavern, Blue Water Manor in Lake George and also for Black Diamond Caterers. Most notably, she was employed by The Magic Moon on Phila Street for more than eight years and was the manager there for the majority of that time. Kirsten was also a huge festival promoter. She was an event promoter for DNBC, Hydrotechnics Festivals and was also an event promoter and merchandise manager for Bella Terra Festivals. She also had her own side business of creating and maintaining dreadlocks, called "Lovely Locks". Kirsten was a free spirit; vibrant with life and a shining beacon of light to everyone she crossed paths with. She treated every person she met with kindness and respect and her heart knew no boundaries. She touched the lives of many. She was passionate in everything she did. Her main passion was drum and bass music and she practiced turntablism regularly and had a strong desire to DJ. She attended weekend festivals whenever she could. She always had an ear for music and loved all sorts, including jazz and Frank Sinatra. She loved bartending, fine dining especially. Kirsten's truest love is her daughter, and she will live on through her. She is survived by her daughter, Kateri Clear of Saratoga Springs; her mother, Cara Najdek Senger and her husband, Roy of Saratoga Springs; her father, Steven M. Najdek of Lewisburg, WV; one brother, Steven J. Najdek of Saratoga Springs; her daughter's father, Jason Clear of Saratoga Springs; one step-brother, Brandon Senger; one uncle, Robert A. Rollick of Key West, FL; maternal grandmother, Candace King of Clover, SC; paternal grandmother, Victoria Greene of Cottageville, SC; maternal step-grandfather, Mark Deveneau of Goose Creek, SC; great-grandfather, Joseph G. King of Saratoga Springs; one great-aunt, Marikate Matthews of Montagano, Italy; several cousins; and a multitude of beloved friends. Relatives and friends may call from 4-7 pm Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). A service to celebrate Kirsten's life will follow at 7 pm. All are welcome to share their remembrances. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a fund set up for her daughter's future. Checks should be made to Kateri J. Clear and can be mailed to Key Bank, 3016 Route 50, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. In addition, there is a GoFundMe for Kateri at www.gofundme.com/27f2zqv8. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 11 to Sep. 12, 2016.

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Chelsea

August 9, 2020

Forever thinking about you ❤ I would do anything to hear you say you’re proud of me, just once more, or call me out on my attitude again Thank you for making me the woman I am today Kirst i love you ❤

estefania arbaiza

September 27, 2016

Im so sorry for ur lost <3

Mary Zoltowski

September 14, 2016

My deepest sympathies go out to Cara and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

George Weber

September 14, 2016

We are so very sorry for the loss of your daughter.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.George & Yvette

Sarah

September 13, 2016

I am so saddened to hear of the loss of this lovely woman. In my many visits to Magic Moon over the last few years, she was so kind and so helpful. Your family is in my thoughts tonight.

Terri Saffares

September 13, 2016

Warm hearted and welcoming is how I remember Kirsten. Wishing her family love and peace in the knowledge of how many people she has touched.

Susan Latz

September 13, 2016

Kirsten your Legacy lives on through all the people you touched with the kindness of your soulful eyes, smile and beautiful spirit. Phila Street has another blessed angel watching over us.

Kimmy Okonski

September 13, 2016

May the four winds blow you safely home sweet mama. You were such an amazing person all the way around. My heart and condolences goes out to your family and all of your friends.

SJ

September 13, 2016

I extend my sincere condolences to Kirsten's entire family in your time of grief. As you think back on your special memories of her they will help you and, always know that the God of tender mercies remembers Kirsten and will empower you with the strength needed to cope.

Deirdre ❤

September 12, 2016

Kirsten....The most beautiful kind hearted soul, that I had the opportunity to cross paths with❤

I am lighting this candle to honor, to love to remember what a sweet person she was.
She touched my heart with her kindness. She was always there to listen, and find happiness and the light in any situation. Great friend, great listener, great advice giver.

Such a beautiful human being inside and out. A soul that shined like the sun, a smile that was contagious, and the eyes of an angle.

Pretty momma I will miss you so much. I will cherrish all the positive energy that came from your kind soul. Take nothing for granted and live life. I am so lucky to have crossed paths with such a positive person, I can take with me what I have learned from you. Shine bright pretty momma

I wish to send my deepest condolences to your family. So sorry for your loss. Kirsten touched so many lives she will be missed dearly. ❤

John PEAK

September 12, 2016

Deepest condolences to the family. I will keep you in my prayers in the days to come. Such a terrible tragic loss.

Matt Trattles

September 12, 2016

So sad to hear. She was such a special person.

Raechel Morris

September 12, 2016

To family and friends of Kirsten, I send you my deepest sympathy. Kirsten was bigger than life. An old soul from some exotic place . She was an amazing young woman I had the pleasure of getting to know by owning the frame shop next door to magic moon when she managed it. Kirsten helped me rescue a neighbor's neglected dog, she stood up for what she believed in -- I loved that about her. And so it seems life is short for those special souls who lives are bigger and shine brighter and effect so many. I will always remember her kindness after my beloved BF Jerry passed away. She stopped to see our new little cottage we had recently bought together. She took such interest in everyone she liked. And the discussion we had about our own mortality 7 yrs ago---in the very spot she left this life. Motherhood brought her tremendous pride and joy. She lived life on her terms, though sadly shortened.
Into paradise may the angels lead you Kirsten, and bring peace to all the broken hearts who dearly loved you. Especially your sweet kateri.

Seteva Clark

September 12, 2016

God bless your family

September 12, 2016

My deepest condolences. Lifting you and your family in prayer during this time. Belinda

September 12, 2016

Rest peacefully

Angela Duncan

September 11, 2016

My thoughts and prayers being sent to you and your family during this extremly difficult time. Heaven gained an Angel. Kirsten was one of the most kind, and caring individuals I have ever met. She touched the lives of so many. She will be missed tremendously.

Sean A. Nolan

September 11, 2016

Sad is all I can say. Condolences to her family.Goodbye friend and kindred spirit.

Teresa Schibetta

September 11, 2016

Cara..our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family..even though I never got to know her..I'm sure she was as wonderful as her mom..wish I could be there..many condolences..love you

Joanne Fisher

September 11, 2016

May the Lord wrap His Strong Arms around you and you are swarmed with His Unconditional Love!! Many thoughts & prayers to Cara and family!! Kirsten will be remembered as our brightest, most colorful Rainbow!!
God Bless you all at this difficult time!! Amen!! ❤

Barbara DellAquila

September 11, 2016

In our thoughts and prayers...Chris and I want to send our deepest condolences to you Cara and Family. God Bless you all

Beth Alexander

September 11, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family. She was a part of our Hattie's family for a short time, but touched so many. Rest in Peace Kirsten. All our love, Jasper and Beth and the Hattie's Family

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