Henry J. Hank Kutzuba

Henry J. Hank Kutzuba
Waterville
Henry J. Hank Kutzuba, 82, of Beaver Creek Road, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. He was born on July 1, 1928, in Salisbury, NY, the son of the late John and Sophia Gromdziel Kutzuba. Hank was a graduate of the little red schoolhouse in Salisbury Center and was a WW II Navy Veteran. On January 10, 1948, at St. Josephs Catholic Church of Dolgeville, Hank married Dorothy Scherle of Little Falls. He had been a machinist and model maker, having worked for Eastern Footwear of Dolgeville and the Bendix Corporation of Utica. He retired from Colgate University, where he had worked numerous years. Hank was known as an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also credited, along with some of his friends, in reviving interest in the Waterville Fish and Game Club. Hank also enjoyed working in his small apple orchard. He was also a member of the Clifford J. Fulmer American Legion Post 92. Hank is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Dorothy; his son, Robert (Deborah Harris), of Arcade, NY, and their children, Kerry, Catherine and Kimberly; his son, John (Carla Jasek), of Cazenovia, NY, and their children, Jamie and Lillian; his daughter, Patricia MacMaster, of Albany, NY, and her son, Ian Andy; and a great-granddaughter, Meghan. Services will be held on Sunday, November 21, at 3:00 PM at the Paul Funeral Home of Brookfield. Calling hours will be on Sunday from 1 to 3:00 PM, at the funeral home, prior to the funeral service. In memory of Hank, please no flowers, but make a donation to the Waterville Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps.