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Portrait of Cynthia Marie Gorham
In loving memory of

Cynthia Marie Gorham

June 22, 1966 – March 1, 2023
Lived 56 years
Ocean View The Cemetery Beautiful · Staten Island, New York
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Life story

Our beloved Cynthia Marie Gorham ascended to Heaven on March 1, 2023. Fitting for the commencement of Women’s History Month, she transitioned at the tender age of 56.

Cynthia was born in Staten Island, New York to the late Jesse Mae Taylor and the late Lorenzo “Big Baby” Gorham.

Well known as “Cynna,” she would love to be remembered with funny, silly or even extravagant anecdotes that celebrate what was an important, good and blessed life. She personified the meaning of love and as she so eloquently declared, “To know me is to love me.”

She is survived by her daughter, Zakaila Cimone, her brothers Mark Parker, Titus Parker, Joel Parker and Lorenzo "Justice" Gorham and a conglomerate of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren Santina Brown and JaNiya Cunningham, and a host of many friends.

Cynthia’s parents, sister Linda Brown, and brothers David Parker and Charlie Parker, are now her guides in the spiritual realm.

Cynthia touched many lives and will be missed by everyone.

Sleep in heavenly peace, beautiful Queen.

Lovingly,

The Family

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1966
Born June 22
1967
Cynthia was 1 when the first Super Bowl was played
1974
Cynthia was 8 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1976
Cynthia was 10 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1981
Cynthia was 15 when MTV began broadcasting
1982
Cynthia was 16 when "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" opened in theaters
1991
Cynthia was 25 when the Soviet Union dissolved
1998
Cynthia was 32 when Google was founded
2023
Passed away March 1, age 56
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Tito Luckett 138w

Cynna-Cyn-Cyn!!

I swear, it's not often that someone comes into your life and kicks down the door with all the love & support from day ONE the way you did. To say you were "one of a kind" just doesn't explain how uniquely YOU that you were. Life is so different without you and Ging mentions you all the time. He REALLY misses his Auntie Cynna!! I miss our Sunday FaceTime chats, and you flooding my DM's with funny video links!! I miss our Monday/Tuesday meetups in the city after you'd tell me "Boy, bring your laptop and meet me at.....", knowing I was supposed to be working. I could go on and on. Dont even get me started on how much we frequented the Nick Cannon & Wendy shows. I cant wait until these memories make me laugh and smile, because right now, remembering just hurts!! I love you big sis and I miss you tremendously. This pic below is my favorite pic of us. We used to cut up so terribly, I miss it so much. I miss YOU so much!!!

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Zakaila Cimone 139w

A Mother’s Love

My mother was so kind, gracious and patient with me and my “only child syndrome” growing up. I remember taking this photo with her when I was 5-years-old so vividly at JC Penney’s. She always made every moment so special and our bond was like no other. Through every up and down, she always had my back, front and both sides. I’ll never forget the love she showed me and I pray I can continue to spread the love she embodied to me and to others. I love you infinity, Mommy.

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Tito LuckettOMG!!! Adorable!!! <3
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