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Joseph S. Kulesza

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Joseph Kulesza Obituary

Joseph S. Kulesza, 63 OCEANSIDE -- Joseph S. Kulesza passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010, in Oceanside. He was born October 9, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, to Joseph and Donna (Hanes) Kulesza. He has lived in North County for 43 years. Mr. Kulesza was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam. He left the active service at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant and was promoted to Master Sergeant in the reserves. During his Marine Corps career he learned computer programming which he continued after the service for a total of nearly 40 years. Mr. Kulesza was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Kulesza; brother, Patrick Kulesza; and sister, Lisa Kulesza. He is survived by his mother, Donna ( Paul) Swain of Fairmont, Ohio; and four children, David Kulesza of Oceanside, Randy Kulesza of San Marcos, Debra Aragon of Vista, and Leslie Kulesza of Carlsbad. He is also survived by his brother, Mike Kulesza; and sisters, Debbie McWilliams and Tammy Kulesza. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 20, at 11 a.m., at Allen Brothers Mortuary, 1315 So. Santa Fe Ave., Vista. Private cremation is planned. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Oct. 16, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kulesza

15 Entries

Garrett Randel

October 11, 2020

I remember Joe, especially, for his keen sense of humor. He was our platoon radioman when I became platoon sergeant, in my last month with K/3/1. We would listen to his stories during idle times at the platoon headquarters. One story I remember was about his grandfather, whom, he claimed, always bought clothing that was slightly too large in case he gained weight. Perhaps it was in Joe's telling, but I still remember the and smile when I recall it.

Debby Aragon

November 8, 2010

Dad,
This Holiday Season will be very tough with out you.....your chair will be empty. But, you will always be in my heart forever. You gave me a foundation that will carry me thru anything. I Love You & Miss you very much.

raye ankersmit

October 30, 2010

i will always hold you in my heart and remember all th good times we had on the boat. you was a great father and husband.i hope you find the happiness you so deserve. your ex wife

Sharon Fowler

October 19, 2010

David, Leslie, Debra & Randy,
I am saddened to hear of your fathers passing. I will always carry my memories of him close to my heart. He was a very special Uncle to me and I know a wonderful father to you all.

October 19, 2010

Dad, I miss you so much and you will be for ever in my heart. Leslie Kulesza

Karrisa Aki

October 19, 2010

Growing up you were always there
each and every day showing me that you cared. Each moment we spent together
will be special to me forever.The day your soul drifted high
my heart knew, and all I could do was cry.You watched over me while you were here
And I know that you will watch over me from up there. Grandpa, to me you meant the world.
Now with you I can live in the world.
I wanted to say I LOVE YOU SO MUCH and i will miss you. I wont ever forget the stories you would tell me about you watching me when i was little girl.. nd i wont ever forget the times we spent at your favorite coffee shop and talked.... You will always be in my heart... i love you grandpa always and forever.....
~Karrisa

David Kulesza

October 18, 2010

I want to thank all of you for the kind words for my father, I will miss him so very much.....I LOVE YOU DAD. David Kulesza (oceanside) semper fi

October 18, 2010

Joe, We will miss seeing you at the coffee pub (Jitters) It just not the same without you:( Pegi Hayes, & your friends at Jitters

October 17, 2010

Joe may God bless you and your family in thier time of hardship and Semper-Fi from a 3/1 brother. Anthony Touchet

Tamara Jenkins

October 17, 2010

Hey there Joe,

I will FOREVER cherish the many talks we shared at the rail. *~*~Enjoy all that FRESH Peach Pie up there~*~* (I still have that sail boat you gave me at my front door step)!

All the wisdom you shared with the boys, will be lasting memories forever. They tell everyone about your "Mexican Freeze Wrap" whenever they are preparing fresh fish.

Our prayers are with your famly,

James Keely

October 16, 2010

Semper Fidelis Joe. It has been many years since we served together in Kilo 3/1 from Okinawa to Vietnam. Few can understand the bond that we shared during that period. It has been my honor to call you a brother, Marine.

Jim Keely

October 16, 2010

It has been my pleasure to serve with you in Kilo Company 3/1 from September 1965 - May 1966. We are truely a band of brothers who have developed special bond that few understand. Semper Fidelis.

John Regal

October 16, 2010

Semper Fidelis. You will be missed by many... especially family and your Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines Brothers.

Joe Dailyk31

October 16, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Donna McGinty

October 16, 2010

Met Joe 1965 before he married Ray and was still a Marine. He, Ray and Mom and Kids all lived in the same apartments in Encinitas where I lived with my ex-husband Mark Riley. Joe was always a nice guy who loved his family and friends and of course his boat in the Harbor. I am a friend from way back. Donna (Riley) McGinty, Oceanside.

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