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JOSEPH KUCHINSKY Obituary
JOSEPH KUCHINSKY, JR. (Age 90) SMSGT, USAF (Ret.)
On Wednesday, March 6, 2013, of Silver Spring, MD went home to the Lord. He was born December 12, 1922 in Maspeth Queens, NY to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Kuchinsky. "Joe" was the beloved husband of 60 years to Katherine Kuchinsky; loving father of Rev. William J. and Michael J. Kuchinsky; proud grandfather of Isobel, Rachel and Louis Kuchinsky. He was preceded in death by his sisters Ann Rich, Patricia Tibbett and brother Edward Tibbett. A World War II Veteran and Flight Engineer, he was proud to serve our country in the Air Force for 28 and a half years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, March 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., 7 to 9 p.m. and 10 to 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring on Monday, March 11, where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH KUCHINSKY
Debra Giuliano
March 11, 2013
Father Bill,
My husband and I continue to hold you and all your family in our hearts as we pray for the repose of your father's soul. We pray that the Lord will grace you and your dear mother with the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding. Hugs.
Maryellen York
March 11, 2013
Said a Rosary this morning for your dad and your family Fr. Bill.
Michael Savonarola
March 10, 2013
Fr. Bill,
So sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
March 10, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Sandy, Libby, and Victor Cornwell
Joe Kuchinsky in the Air Force
Bobbi Lionetti
March 9, 2013
What can I say Uncle Joe was always around for me . We will miss him but he had a great career and saw so much. He will always be in our hearts and prayers. Now he is at peace.Our prayers for the loving family he left behind. Love You
Paula Fleming-Lepler
March 9, 2013
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
William and Shana Buck
March 9, 2013
Our deepest sympathies and prayers
Denise Vigneault
March 9, 2013
Deepest condolences...thinking of you.
March 8, 2013
March 8, 2013
Marcel & Charlotte Vigneault
March 8, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
March 8, 2013
We are sorry for your loss and know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rob, Mary Jane and Nicole Bright
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