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John Kostuk Obituary

John A. Kostuk, 86, of Broad Brook, husband for 60 years to Ruth (Hany) Kostuk, passed away Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013.

Born in the Broad Brook section of East Windsor, son of the late Stephen and Louise (Zinker) Kostuk, he was a lifelong resident. John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and had been employed by the William Norton & Sons Farm for over 40 years. He enjoyed his own garden and was an avid fisherman.

Besides his wife Ruth, he leaves three daughters, Debra Kostuk-Smith, and her husband, Matthew, of Enfield, Kathleen Guimond of East Windsor, and Tanya Campbell, and her husband, David, of East Windsor; a brother, Robert Foley of East Hartford; and five grandchildren, Shannon Grabon, and her husband, Scott, Adria Mecca, and her husband, Matthew, Aaron Graef, and Kathleen and Ruth Campbell; and two great-grandchildren, Jakob and Piper.

His family will receive friends Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ladd Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home, 551 Talcottville Road, Vernon.

The funeral will be Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Ladd Turkington & Carmon. Burial will follow in Ellington Center Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Apostolic Christian Church, 34 Middle Butcher Road, Ellington, CT 06029.

For condolences or directions please visit

www.carmonfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal Inquirer from Aug. 19 to Aug. 23, 2013.

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The Staff of Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home

August 19, 2013

Our sincere sympathy during this difficult time.

Betty &Bill Stratton

August 18, 2013

Our love and deepest sympathy to you Ruth. also to Kathy, Tanya and Debbie and all the grand children and Great grandchildren. Johnny you were the best of neighbors that anyone could have asked for! Love you!

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