Birth date: Aug 8, 1983 Death date: Jun 8, 2021
Kristen M. Concordia (nee Grdinich) passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on June 8, 2021. Kristen was a true Superhero and Warrior, fighting with all she had for many years against breast cancer. Kristen Read Obituary
I had the pleasure of knowing Kristen for only a short time working on a project together. We shared a cube together and traded stories of juggling motherhood, work, health, hopes and dreams. She was so open and honest about her fight with cancer, from her joy in its remission, to the day she found out it had returned. I listened as she told me about her rounds of chemo, her doctor visits, and new treatments she was investigating. I marveled at her profound inner strength and unwavering hope that a solution would reveal itself. I will always remember her smile and the little positive messages of faith and hope that she posted around our cube. My sincere condolences to Damien, Chase and AJ, Diane and Danielle. Rest in peace, sweet Kristen.
~ Maryann Pionegro-Smith & Darryl Smith
Kristen was one of the strongest women we have ever known, she never stopped fighting, you will be missed! The memories are endless, from tailgating to concerts/games, boat rides, birthday parties, special events and holidays. The one thing we will miss the most is hanging out on the weekend, "grillin & chillin" listing to the work stories, up coming adventures, and playing with the boys. For Damian, the boys, and the entire family our deepest condolences and sympathy our hearts break for you all.
Love,
Will, Nikki, and Kiley.
Kristen was a irreplaceable individual with the kindest, most tender heart. I remember meeting Kristen on my first day at the LM Moorestown facility. She greeted me with the warmest smile and offered to help in any way possible. She was always willing to help no matter what the task and did it in the friendliest manner. She was remarkable on how she could recall everything/anything, down to part numbers and quantities on program specific equipment. She will be missed deeply by all who knew her. My condolences and deepest sympathies to her family and friends. I am sorry for your loss!
~Nicole Conti
Damian, AJ & Chase, Diane & Danielle, my deepest sympathy for your heartbreaking loss. Kristen was a gleaming light in this often dark world. Her presence made this world a better place and made my years with her at Lockheed Martin a true joy. She was always the person you could count on to finish a project with the utmost level of quality. Her skill and ability were beyond compare. As a result she was relied upon so much, and with little complaint - a rare trait. Her scrapbooking skills were amazing. Another rare trait in a world where we just take a digital photo and post it on line. But this was the true Kristen - she always went above and beyond. The last time I saw her in person exemplified her amazing above and beyond quality. She was on her way to a Florida vacation with her family and she went off course to come visit me at my fitness club in Bluffton, SC. I mean, who does that? Kristen of course! That day meant so much to me and has since motivated me to try to do the same to make others feel special. I was fortunate to be able to speak with Kristen one last time about a week ago. Her voice was so sweet, you'd never know how sick she was and how close she was to saying goodbye to her family, and her beautiful life. Such an amazingly strong spirit to the very end. We all have a lot to learn from her life.
