Michael F. Kravchuck

Former Peabody firefighterPEABODY-Michael F. "Maxie" Kravchuk, 85, died on Tuesday July 17, 2007, at his home in Peabody surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband to his surviving wife Frances (Stocker) Kravchuk with whom he shared 63 years of marriage."Maxie" was born in the Ukraine, Russia on July 8, 1922 son of the late Feodor P. and Mary (Yefinchuk) Kravchuk. He emigrated from Russia in 1927 through Mexico into the United States "Ellis Island" in 1929, where the family moved to Peabody MA."Maxie" was raised and a lifelong resident of Peabody, graduating from Peabody High School in 1942 and pursued his education at Southeastern Louisiana. In June 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a Specialist Physical Training Instructor, Second Class, until being honorably discharged in 1946."Maxie" was an owner of the Bayside Inn in Nahant between 1955 to 1968. In 1961, he joined the City of Peabody Fire Department and was employed as a Peabody Fire Fighter retiring after 17 years of dedicated service to the department.In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Francine (James) Keenan, Michael (Donna Clifford) Kravchuk, Nina (Gary) Roltsch, Toni Cassidy, Michele (Anthony) Kolodjiez all of Peabody, Linda (Paul) Labrecque of Lincoln Maine, Stephen (Bonnie Mello) Kravchuk, Susan (Danny) McClory all of Middleton and Karl (Mary Lou McGee) Kravchuk of Groveland, a former son in law, Michael Cassidy of Peabody; a sister and husband, Anna (Benedict) Campagnolo of Beverly Farms, two brothers and his in-laws, Leo (Angela Regis) Kravchuk of Danvers, Alex (Maureen Callahan) Kravchuk of Newburyport, Etheline "Chick" Kravchuk of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Theodore "Ted" and Isabelle Stocker of Alton Bay NH; 25 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews. A daughter Tina Kravchuk, a sister Valentina Kravchuk and brothers Peter and Anthony Kravchuk preceded him in deathService Information: His funeral will be held on Saturday July 21, 2007 at 8:45 a.m. from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St. (new location) Peabody followed by a service at 10 a.m. in the West Congregational Church, 27 Johnson St., Peabody. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours Friday 4 to 8 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm St., Danvers MA 01923. For directions, complete online obituary and guest book visit www.ccbfuneral.com