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Joseph Kurak Obituary
AGE: 71 • Middletown
Joseph Kurak, 71, of Middletown, died on March 15, 2013 in Red Bank. He was born and raised in West Orange until he moved to Middletown 31 years ago. Joseph honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Joseph retired in 2007 as a driver for the New York Daily News. He was also a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association. He loved animals. He was a big hunter and fisherman. And he was an avid coin collector.
Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Kurak; his daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Ronald Maes; his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Jennifer Kurak Jr.; his grandchildren, Joseph, Brayden, Cole, and Ronni-Lee; his sister-in-law and her husband, Joan and Robert Hendry; and loving nieces and nephews.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Cecilia Kurak.
A Memorial Mass will be offered Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:30 am at St. Mary's Chapel, 26 Leonardville Rd., Middletown.
For more information, to send condolences or for directions, please visit www.pflegerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kurak
Dale Burke
March 13, 2019
Hard to believe its been six long years since Joes passing. So many people, especially Marilyn, miss you more now, than ever. Dale & Brendan Burke
Chris Trollo
March 26, 2013
Marilyn, I was very sad to hear about Joe's passing. I've had more fond childhood memories than I can count when visiting your home (playing Paper Boy on Nintendo, watching the 1987 Giants / 49ers playoff game and playing badminton in the backyard to name a few).
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. "Joey" will be missed but his memory will live on.
Ron, Laurie & Ronni-Lee Maes
March 24, 2013
Father, Father In-law, and Grandpa Joe. We can't say enough how much you meant to us, always there for us, taking his Colorado family to the Jersey Shore, sending us care packages with devil dogs. Joe's the best guy to sit on a beach with and smoke cigars. We love you Grandpa Joe!
The Davi family
March 20, 2013
Rip joe you will be missed no more smoking buddy !! :(
Marygrace Drucker
March 19, 2013
No words can express the sorry I feel about the death of my beloved cousin Joseph. He was like a brother to me. So many wonderful memories.
March 19, 2013
Many wonderful family memories with the Silano gang. Christmas and Easter were special times. Love Maribeth
Famil of Matty Trollo
March 19, 2013
Marilyn, We're still in shock. We are so sorry. He will most definitely be missed. He will also be greeted by one of his best friends. I'm sure they are talking about old times at the "old" News. R.I.P. Slow Joe!
March 19, 2013
From Richie and Sharon Ryan,
We have some great memories of Joe back
in the 70's when he was best friends with my brother-in-law Eddie Ryan.
They made quite a pair, we called them
"Fred Flintstone" and"Barney Rubble"
Joe being Barney, They were really funny together and always had us laughing! He has a wonderful son Joe,
our nephew, that we're really proud of! Rest in Peace Joseph Kurak Sr.
Theresa DiChiara
March 19, 2013
can't believe I won't run into Joe,usually at shop rite,he always had a smile and oh so much to say,always positive,he will be missed,as he was liked and loved by so many.a good man,that was Joe.
Kevin J Collins
March 19, 2013
Marilyn and family, Debbie and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Joe's passing.I'm going to miss him, anytime we were together he never failed to put a smile on my face. Rest in peace buddy !!
Dale & Brendan Burke
March 19, 2013
We are very sad to learn of Joe's passing. A sweet and kind soul. He will be missed by so many.
Danny ,Ruth ann palletto
March 19, 2013
Many good memories and fun at the Newark news dinners
Bob & Joan Hendry
March 19, 2013
Too many great memorys to list, a wonderful brother-in law.He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. (He had a hat )
March 18, 2013
Many wonderful memories of Joseph throughout my childhood. Holidays at Nan Nan's house we so special. You will be missed. Love Maribeth
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