Linda Kukulech, 60 yrs. old of Edmeston & New Berlin, NY passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from complications due to cancer surgery.
Linda was born the middle child of William and Lenora (Larrabee) Kukulech on June 8th,1960. She attended Edmeston Central School, graduating in 1978. After attending MVCC and graduating from SUNY Oneonta, she began her 33-year employment with Pathfinder Village.
Linda loved her work at the Pathfinder Village. Beginning as an aide, she worked in many areas of Pathfinder Village, including finding her passion in the recreation department and coaching some of their Special Olympics teams. With the Pathfinder’s employees and residents over the years, Linda found a second family that she credited with teaching confidence and a drive to go after what she wanted.
Linda loved her Pathfinder “guys”, including “her boy Andrew” who became a part of our family holidays, country music, especially Neil McCoy. She enjoyed going to see many country performers live and she couldn’t fall asleep without her iPod on. She also was also a life-long fan of Barry Manilow and traveled to Las Vegas to see him perform for her 60th birthday. She was a big sports fans and could quote stats with the best of the guys. She was a huge Yankee fan and like all the ladies in the family, she was a die-heart Dallas Cowboy fan. (It made for some great family viewing parties with the male members of the family being Giants fans) She loved to bowl and her Thursday Nights at the New Berlin Bowling Lanes. She always enjoyed photography, crafts, including knitting and sewing (her great niece was sure there wasn’t anything Aunt Linda couldn’t repair with a needle & thread) and had spent a lot of time researching family genealogy.
Linda is survived by her siblings Keith (Garrettsville) Ginny Marasco (Chittenango) Lois LoPresti (Norwich) and Nancy Swertfager (Norwich), nieces Danelle Nolan (Norwich) Heather York (Ocala, FL) Ashley Depew (Fly Creek) Lea Peet (Norwich) Allie LoPresti (Norwich) and Sydney Kukulech (Cherry Valley), her great nieces and nephews, and her beloved pets Natasha (her dog) and Leggings (her cat)
A celebration of her life will take place in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Pathfinder Village Foundation, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston, NY 13335-2314. |
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Pat Loret-Woodward
West Burlington, NY
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I am sorry to just find out about her passing. I have many great childhood memories and always enjoyed running into Linda around town! She was called home way to soon, she will be missed.
Kathy Utter
Edmeston ny.
by. I went to school with Linda at Edmeston Central.she was a very nice girl. Havent known her in recent yrs. Sorry to hear she passed away.
Dee Gelatt
SchoelligW Burlington NY
Peace be with you at this sad time. I’ve spent many days walking home from school with Linda on East street. My biggest memory being us playing our tonette’s From Mrs. Filborn’s music class. Before this COVID I was glad to see her at Pathfinder cafe. Thinking of all of her family with my prayers. So sorry to hear. Hugs ,Dee
Lori Grace
W Edmeston
It was an honor to work with Linda for so many years, and she always was there "in the moment" supporting her friends with intellectual disabilities. All of her work colleagues and friends, family members (biological and acquired) will remember her special gifts and generosity. My condolences to all.
Cherhl
Garrattsville NY
I’ll always remember Linda for her devotion to her job at Pathfinder. She treasured her relationships she had with her Residents and they loved her for her kindness and devotion to them.. RIP Linda you are loved and missed.
Robyn Weaver
Norwich, NY
Although I didn’t know Linda personally, please accept my heartfelt condolences on her recent passing.
May the family hold your wonderful memories close during this difficult time, knowing that she’s now free of all pain & suffering.
Reva Mosholder
Brooksville, FL
Ginny, Lois, Nancy, Keith and families, I am so very sorry. May Linda rest in peace knowing she was loved and will be greatly missed.
Lynn Pratt Helmer
LINCOLNTON NC
To all of Linda's family and friends my most sincere condolences and prayers.
Nancy Bundy
New Berlin
My condolences goes out to her family.
Judy Martin
Burlington Flats,n.y.
So sorry to receive this sad news.i send my love n prayers to all. Working w Linda n working under her was my pleasure.
Kids sure will miss her at Pathfinder ️
Lisa Carey Slaga
Clinton, NY
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Linda graduated in my class. She was very quiet but a very nice person.
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