Anthony N.-Kalladeen-Obituary

Spc. Anthony N. Kalladeen

Purchase, New York

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Anthony N. Kalladeen and his older brother, Chad Pillai, were put up for foster care when they were just 9 and 10 after their mother suffered a nervous breakdown. But Kalladeen, at age 17, came looking for her and his brother to reunite the family. "He showed us what true love was," said his cousin Ana Rodriguez, 46. "He showed no animosity toward his mother." Kalladeen, 26, of Purchase, N.Y., died Aug. 8 when his vehicle was ambushed. He was assigned to New York City and was on his second tour. Kalladeen, a former Marine with four years of service, was attending Purchase College before he was sent to Iraq. "He was like a big teddy bear," said Krystina Orellano, 19, a junior. "When he gave us a hug, he took all the air out of you." Pillai, himself a captain in the Army, flew in from Germany for the funeral. "There's been a lot of heartache over the years, but finding each other again was the best part of my life," said Pillai. He then tucked his own dog tags into Kalladeen's hands just before the coffin was closed. "He'll always have my tags," Pillai said. "He always can find me."

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Anthony was such a genuine, loving, caring and fun loving person. He always brightened the room when he entered and always made sure that you were doing well. It is 2021, and yet it feels like yesterday that he was taken from us. The world isn't the same without him. Thank you Anthony for being my friend and for being one of a kind. Purchase College was lucky to have you as a student and we were all lucky to have you as a friend and brother. You are missed my friend.

15 years have gone by and it has not gotten easier. Anthony was a big teddy bear. I absolutely miss his smile and hugs the most. I know he wanted the best for myself and my sister. I hope I have made him proud. I love and miss you cousin Anthony. You are missed more than you know. Continue to watch over us.

R.I.P. My friend. You were a gentle soul.

One of the best human beings I ever had the golden opportunity to know. My heart remembers you always.

37th yr ago i have a beautiful son name anthony nelson kalladeen god give me the chaneg to see my son once again but on aug 8th god took my son away because it was his time to be with our lord i do miss my son everyday of my life i think about him day and night i will miss you until the day i die love you forever your mom mickey

Please know that today May 23, 2015 I walked in the annual event in our town of East Northport, NY called "I Did the Grid" to honor our fallen heroes - I was blessed to walk in honor of Anthony. We will never forget your sacrifice so we may be free.

Dear Anthony,
its been a long long time since we have talked. I remember patrolling the feilds in Hawaii and Japan,lugging that big beautiful dragon middle around with us. I remember your sense of humor,nutty ways,bit most of all I remember how good of a Marine ,brother in arms and friend you were. I love you brother, see you soon my friend

yes my son sgt Anthony n.kalladeen was a good man he was my baby I love him very much but I also miss my son because he was everything to me eventhought god know that I did everything I could to be more kind and sweet to bother of my son but with my problem I just couldn't take care of my boys so whenever you are Anthony I just want to say that I well miss you forever love mom

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We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Kalladeen Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget....