Deeply sorry to hear this news.  Cari was a great human to work alongside as her paralegal.  She was devoted to her law practice  and to her family and friends.  May her light live on in all she touched.  

I only learned of Cari’s passing today and am both shocked and saddened. I had the pleasure of originally meeting her thru her good friend, Harvey Stern ,in her office in PBG. I then worked with her when she was the Oaks East board attorney and later as my own attorney.  She was a most diligent attorney and a joy to know. 
 My condolences to her husband and family.  May her memory be a blessing. 
Joan Lev

I just now heard of Cari's passing in June.  I worked with her on the Oak's East Board of Directors for a number of years, and found her to be incredibly capable, and a joy to work with.  My sincere condolences to her husband and family; she will be missed!

This was a shock and sadness when I heard of Caris passing. 
I’ve only known her from being on the board at cypress island and spoke at a number of occasions. She had such energy and wisdom. She was so kind and a wonderful person. She will be missed. Heartfelt condolences to Cari’s family.
Mary Klorfein

Cari - always so warm, kind, caring and supportive.  I had the pleasure of having a working relationship with Cari for the last 2 years.  Cari was always professional, responsive and committed to her clients.  Cari remained cool under pressure and it was a pleasure and a comfort having her as our legal counsel.  Cari was a voice of reason and provided calm reassurance.   She will be dearly missed.  Cari had a special way of making you feel  better at the end of each conversation.

heartfelt condolences,
Jason F.

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Cari…. She and I had a short relationship of her helping me in legal matters. Her vibrant personality and expertise was so rewarding to me.  She was much too young to pass. My thoughts are with her. 

I am  so saddened to hear of Cari's passing. I only worked with Carli for a few years on the Cypress Island board I respected her knowledge and as a board member was benefited by her guidance in numerous instances.     We will miss her and extend our sympathies to her family 

We  are so sorry for your loss and wish you comfort with the memories you hold in your hearts of Cari.  RIP sweet Cari

Cari was remarkable in so many ways. I considered her family and not just my daughter's dear friend. My condolences to her husband Bob, Cari's mom Marilyn, her brother David and her sister Jodi.  Rest in peace Cari. I love you.

We are so saddened to hear of Cari's passing. During the nearly 20 years we worked together we became friends in addition to client and counselor. I always relied on Cari's extensive knowledge and was benefited by her guidance in numerous instances. We will miss her and extend our sympathies to her family

What a shock!

Cari was involved with our community for the past 17 years and when I became president 8 years ago we became good friends.

She helped us through a number of legal mazes that required an astute understanding of the real estate law and incredible communication. She did both.

Cari put up with my semi-sarcastic comments about attorneys over those years with a smile and a comment ......you're probably right. What a wonderful person combined with a great legal skills ......... a very very special combination.

I will miss her wisdom, her smile and the energy she brought into the room.

Thoughts and prayers for all of Cari's family and friends that are shocked by this sudden departure. We will always hold her in our hearts.





Life is a gift from God. In life we we come to meet family and friends, coworkers, neighbors, acquaintances and strangers. 
During those interactions some are positive and some are negative, but every once in a while someone comes along that makes every interaction a positive one. 
Cari was one of those people. She recognized her God-given gifts and use them not just to make a living but to make a change in peoples lives. Whether she was handling a legal issue for us or sharing a personal concern every moment with her was filled with kindness, care and empathy. Many times I would contact her as with a legal issue that was causing me undue stress and I would always leave the conversation feeling positive and content knowing that are issues were in the best hands and a bright future was on the way. 
After first meeting Cari 10 years ago She always made us feel that we are were her friends and not just another client. 
When calling her office and leaving a message with Brenda I always knew that Cari would return our calls and didn’t have to think about it again. Every call began with her genuinely asking how we were doing personally and the business of the car would eventually seem like secondary to the importance of human interaction. We will miss her extreme intelligence, her giftedness and the times we would laugh about things that at once seems to be a problem. 

God bless you Cari and our prayers go to husband, family and friends. 

Job 19:25-26
25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

26 And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:

27 Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; t


I had the pleasure of working with Cari over the past 10 years as she helped our community navigate through the endless legal necessities that affect home owner associations.  Beyond her expert legal services, she became a friend as we shared life stories of our families and friends,  I will miss her dearly.  

Cari was not only our POA Attorney but  trusted and good friend.

I could always rely on her accurate advice with an excellent understanding of where we stood and where we needed to go.

She gave 110% with a smile and endured my somewhat sarcastic sense of humor about attorneys for the last 16 + years.

You couldn’t find a better person or attorney anywhere which is a rare combination.

God bless you Cari

Cari lit up any place she entered with beauty and a searing intelligence.  Her high education did not impede a kindness towards those less gifted.  She shared her wisdom with generosity.

I met Cari over 4 years ago and we shared so many heartfelt conversation over the years, she was such a loving and caring person.  

Cari you will be missed and my sympathy and prayers goes out to her family and loved ones.  RIP Cari 

Cari was a good friend and colleague for more than 20 years.  I am heartbroken at her loss.  

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Cari Ann Podesta

August 7, 1959 – June 16, 2021

Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center

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