Saturday, December 28, 2024
I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Cynthia Darbasie. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time.
As her physical therapist, I had the privilege of working with Cynthia for some time, and I truly came to admire her strength and resilience. Despite the severe arthritis and the pain that often limited her mobility, she never once allowed it to stop her. Her determination to push through every exercise, to keep going despite fatigue, was nothing short of inspiring. Her spirit, even in the face of such struggle, was unbreakable.
I also fondly remember our spirited conversations about baseball. As a lifelong Yankees fan, I often found myself on the opposite side of her loyalty to the New York Mets. Those exchanges were always filled with passion, laughter, and respect.
Cynthia’s kindness and generosity always shone through, even when she was weak, struggling to breathe, and in pain. Every time we finished our sessions, despite her own fatigue, she would make sure to offer me a bottle of water and two chocolates for my way home. Those small gestures of love and thoughtfulness meant so much to me, and I will always treasure them.
She taught me more than she may have ever realized—about enduring hardship with grace, treating others with kindness regardless of your circumstances, and living with dignity and warmth.
I am forever grateful for having had the chance to know Cynthia. She was always incredibly kind and generous to me, and I felt truly honored to be a part of Cynthia’s journey. She will be missed dearly, but her spirit, her strength, and her kindness will remain with me forever.
Please know that Cynthia Darbasie and her family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Charles Morano
