In Loving Memory of Kayumov Rustam Sadriddinovich (1972–2025): A Life of Courage, Love, and Perseverance
BROOKLYN, NY — With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Kayumov Rustam Sadriddinovich, a beloved husband, devoted father, and cherished member of both the Tajik and Brooklyn communities. Rustam passed away on the morning of April 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with stage 4 cancer. He was 53 years old.
Born in 1972 in Gisar, Tajikistan, Rustam lived a life marked by dignity, resilience, and an unwavering love for his family. He emigrated to the United States recently in pursuit of better opportunities and a safer, more promising future for his loved ones. Despite the challenges of starting over in a new country, Rustam embraced life in Brooklyn with grace and humility, forging meaningful connections within his new community.
Those who knew Rustam describe him as a man of quiet strength, endless kindness, and deep faith. Even in the face of a devastating illness, he remained a pillar of love and support for his family. He approached every day with gratitude, a gentle smile, and a sincere desire to uplift others—qualities that made a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to cross his path.
Rustam is survived by his loving spouse and their three children, who now face the unimaginable pain of moving forward without their beloved husband and father. The bond he shared with his family was unbreakable. His presence, wisdom, and love were the foundation of their world—a foundation that will remain, even in his absence, as a guiding light for years to come.
His death has not only left an emotional void, but a financial one as well. As a recent immigrant family who had just begun settling into life in the U.S., Rustam’s illness placed a heavy financial burden on his loved ones. In this moment of sorrow, friends, family, and compassionate community members are invited to stand in solidarity and support by helping alleviate the funeral and related expenses.
A community fundraiser is being organized to cover funeral costs and essential needs for the family during this difficult transition. Contributions, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference. Your generosity will allow the family to mourn and remember Rustam without the added weight of financial hardship. Those interested in offering support can reach out through local community groups or directly to the family’s fundraising initiative.
Plans for funeral services and burial are currently underway and will be held in accordance with cultural and religious traditions. Friends and community members will be welcomed to pay their respects and offer condolences, with details to be shared in the coming days.
As we remember Rustam’s life, we celebrate the quiet strength of a man who endured hardship with grace, who gave all he had to those he loved, and who lived a life of purpose, even in the face of pain. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of his family, in the lessons he imparted, and in the love that continues to ripple through every life he touched.
To the Kayumov family, we extend our deepest sympathies. May you find peace in the memories you shared, and may the community continue to embrace and uplift you in the days ahead.
Rest in eternal peace, Kayumov Rustam Sadriddinovich. You will be remembered always—with love, respect, and honor.