George W. Kukulech, 90 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 in Orlando, FL.
George was born on March 1, 1929 in Passaic, NJ the son of the late Michael & Anna (Cocundy) Kukulech. He married the love of his life, Beatrice M. Ritrovato on July 2, 1950.
George attended the Ketchum one room schoolhouse from 1935-1940. For 13 years he worked for the Town of Pittsfield driving snowplows and constructing roads. He was the highway Superintendent for 7 years. In 1952 George bought 100 acres of land on Ramey Rd where he continued to farm until he retired in 2000. In 1960 he started working for the New Berlin Central School as a bus driver and mechanic. George also served as Pittsfield Town Councilman for 25 years, volunteered with the Pittsfield Fire Department from 1974-1999 and drove their ambulance. He was a member of Ketchum Church, Pittsfield, NY and the First United Methodist Church, New Berlin, NY.
George enjoyed traveling, history, movies, working on his puzzle books and socializing. He could talk for hours about life on the farm, the good ole days, watching football, whether it was his grandsons or great grandsons playing, college or the NFL.
George was a loving, devoted husband and family man. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea in 2015, brother, William (Lenora) Kukulech of Edmeston, NY and sister, Jane (Jack) Knapp of West Laurens, NY.
He is survived by his daughters; Debbie (Jim) Eccleston of New Berlin, NY, Sue (Tim) Thompson of Orlando, FL, Janice Coveny of New Berlin, NY, Kathy (Dale) Ives also of New Berlin, NY, 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild on the way. He is also survived by his closest friend, Bunnie Fishick. He had several nieces, nephews and extended family that fondly referred to him as Dad, Pa Kuku or Grandpa Kuku and he loved them all.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours from 6:00-9:00 PM on Friday November 22, 2019 at the Dakin Funeral Home, LP, 17 North Main Street, New Berlin, NY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 51 S. Main St., New Berlin, NY with Penny Harrington and Reverend Richard Anderson officiating.
The burial will be held in the Union Cemetery, Edmeston, NY.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pittsfield Fire Department or the First United Methodist Church, New Berlin, NY. |
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Donna Calhoun
Davenport NY
I remember George and your whole family from colorguard when I taught in New Berlin. Very fond memories.🦋
Doreen McIntyre Sheridan
Vernon Center NY
Sending my prayers and condolences to your family.life was fun when you drove me on your bus and the days that i got to see you and Bea at school and in the community. MAY YOU BOTH REST IN PEACE AGAIN TOGETHER TILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN.God blessed us with you both and you will be greatly missed.
Deb Reidenbach Pionessa
Corfu, NY
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss ! I always loved your Mom & Dad ! They are together again in Heaven ! Love & prayers to all of you !
West Family
Pittsfield, NY
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family and to pittsfield fire chief Dale ives & kathy ives and to annie and nate goodwin and their kids.
David Ritrovato
Albany, NY
Memories around the farm; Uncle George on the tractor and Aunt Betty yelling "You keep running around the kitchen..my cake will fall! Quiet yet powerful. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Peace be with you Uncle George.
Bryan & Ruthann Smith
Sherburne, New York
Deb, Jill, Paige - family and relatives. I enjoyed the many times Bryan took me to the farm in the past and getting to know George and Bea. Quite the pair and so full of knowledge and wisdom. May God be with you during these times and comfort you with his blessings. Our prayers are with you all at this time. God Bless!
Betty Kinney
BAINBRIDGE NY
There are no words to say what George meant to me. I will always be grateful for his friendship and love all these years.
I will miss him everyday until I see him again. May God Bless everyone in the family during this time.
Linda Burke
New Berlin,NY
My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a joy just to know. Always so up beat.
Barbara Parker
Oneonta
Deb & Family, Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad.
I know this must be a very sad time so please know that you will be kept in my thoughts & prayers.
Sheila Bell
Unadilla, NY
George always seemed to be sweet and soft spoken guy with a big smile.
My heart goes out to his family. George is in Heaven now, alongside his loving wife Bea
Beada & Murf
Pittsfied
Grandpa, Papa Kuku, Edgar whatever!! We love you. Weather you wanted us to go get you coffee, wash a cow, feed the calfs - it was great just to be around you! You always had a story to tell that even if you had told it a hundred times we would sit there and listen to it a hundred times more!!! We all have our own different memories of our time with you. Mine are riding the tractor with you, watching you bail hay, seeing you with Uncle Bill, milking, having coffee on the hottest day of the year, Empire Farm Days, you with the cats in the barn, going to Brooks', having anything strawberry, BBQ's at our house, and you talking about being with Grandma. Gonna miss you old man
Beverly Tyler
Lafayette, TN
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad.
You were blessed to have him in your life all those years. My prayers reach out to each of you during this time of loss.
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