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Anthony Kukla Obituary
Born in Woonsocket, the son of the late Frank and Jennie (Szarek) Kukla, he was raised in Blackstone, MA, graduating from Blackstone High School. He attended U Mass in Amherst School of Agriculture. Mr. Kukla worked as an attendant at the Wrentham State School and the Dr. Joseph Ladd School on a locked ward for severely handicapped residents. Tony was a counselor at the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center group home, counseling disabled adults. Mr. Kukla owned Tony Kukla Wedding Photography of Coventry.
He is survived by his sister Victoria J. Richardson of Coventry, two nieces, Deborah A. LaValley of North Kingstown and her husband John, and Nancie Gannon of Richmond and her husband Michael. He was the Great Uncle of Andrew and Victoria LaValley and Jacklyn, Grace and Sam Gannon. He is survived also by his longtime friend, Lorraine Sidelinger.
Funeral from the Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home, 659 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Friday at 9:15 a.m. followed by a Prayer Service at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel, West Greenwich at 10 a.m. Calling hours Thursday 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to K.E.E.P. 455 Toll Gate Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 will be appreciated. Information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com
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Angela DeFreitas
July 26, 2008
I've been thinking of Tony since I heard of his passing. We both worked at Spurwink though not very closely. He did good work with people. Tony also took my favorite picture of my significant other and me. I had no idea that he had been ill. My sympathies to those who knew him better.
Pearl Hensley
July 23, 2008
To Tony's Family, My deepest sympathy. I have known him as a customer at the Coventry Post Office for years and was sad to hear of his passing. I remember years ago when he had a young man in his care and I admired him for his patience. He photographed my neices wedding. Sorry for your loss.
Felicia Revens
July 18, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of Tony's passing. I haven't seen him in years. He also photographed my wedding in 83. An absolute genuine and gentle-man.......
Sincerely,
C LaChappelle
July 17, 2008
I worked with Tony at Exeter Job Corps and he was a gentleman!
Tony at Sturbridge Village
July 17, 2008
Ted Waldron
July 16, 2008
Memories keep the one we loved close to us in spirit and thought and always in our hearts today and forever.
You will be missed Tony.
Jamie & Barry Medeiros
July 16, 2008
We would like to express our sincerest sympathy, Tony photographed our wedding in Oct. and did beautiful work. He was a pleasure to work with as well as talk to.He was just such a nice man, may memories comfort you and God give you strength in the day's that lay ahead of you all.
Ernie Quaglieri
July 16, 2008
Tony was a good friend and a wonderful and kind person. He was also a well respected and accomplished photographer who will be missed by all who knew him.
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