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Stephen Kunitsky Obituary
He was born in Allentown, a son of Deborah C. Giustiniani, wife of James D. Bayout, Oley, and Victor S. Kunitsky Jr., husband of Beryl E., Pike Township.
Stephen worked for Berks County Pest Control in Fleetwood as an inspector for three years. He also worked at the A&G Restaurant in Swarthmore with his fiancee.
He was a 2001 graduate of Oley Valley High School. He received his associate degree in business from Allentown Business School in 2003. In December 2006, he graduated from the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy. He also attended Alvernia College.
Mr. Kunitsky was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Media.
He was a member of the FOP and a security member of the Philadelphia Folk Song Society. He also was a past member of the Pike Township Sportsman's Association and a former junior firefighter for Ruscombmanor Township Fire Company. He was active in wrestling, soccer, volleyball, baseball and the theater at Oley Valley High School.
Surviving in addition to his fiancee, parents and stepparents are a brother, Alexandre D. Kunitsky, Pike Township; four stepbrothers: Charles S. Young, Oley; Lee J. Bayout, Fleetwood; Mark D. Bayout, Allentown; and Matthew A. Bayout, Oley; and a stepsister, Vanessa Bohun, Jim Thorpe.
Other survivors include his maternal grandfather, Joseph Giustiniani, husband of Kay, New York; his maternal grandmother, Caroline Crawley, Reading; and his paternal grandmother, Tacy E. Grant, wife of John, Green Lane.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Victor S. Kunitsky Sr.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the burial service Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Mervine and Juniper streets, Pottstown. A viewing will be tonight 7 to 8:30 in Morrell Funeral Home Inc., 124 W. Philadelphia Ave., Boyertown, and Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. in the church. Burial will be in Hill Church Cemetery, Pike Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stephen J. Kunitsky Fund, c/o Susquehanna Bank, 46 W. Main St., Fleetwood, PA 19522. Stephen requested that this fund would continue and benefit others stricken with cancer.
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Rootman
January 23, 2024
Another year down and still thought about everyday my friend. 16yrs seems so long ago but the great times we all shared with you seems like yesterday. I wish you were still around to experience online gaming. My God you would of had kids in tears with trash talking. Lol. Emma and I still visit you as much as we can. Happy birthday brotherther. Mega Fest ended with you so us Capricorn's (Me, You, Kulpy, n Zechman, or Jan 5,6,7,8) have not done it since you have been gone. Maybe for your 50th. Lol. Love and miss you every day buddy. Tell Uncle Mit his nephew says hey. Never forgotten.
Ricky H
January 23, 2023
Happy 40th my dude! Was actually warm on the hill this year. Never forgotten buddy. Miss you!
Ricky Hummel
January 23, 2022
Miss you brother. Not a day goes by where we don't think of you, or use a nickname you gave one of us. Camp trips will never be the same. RIP
Ricky
January 23, 2021
We never forget you brother. We come to see every year not on the 26th but on the 7th to celebrate you're birthday. Miss you everyday. I will be wearing my cops for Kunisky shirt today as I always do on this day. Never forgotten my friend.
Ricky Hummel
July 13, 2016
My man. Sitting here drinking a beer looking at your old mustang I bought from your dad. I hope you can make this engine swap easy for me. Woocheee!! We all miss you everyday Newman.
Rootman
Jill Smith-Nailon
February 13, 2014
The other day "Sussudio" was playing on the radio and I chuckled remembering how crazy you were about that song, calling it "hot music" when you were little. Just wanted to let you know you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Keep dancing in heaven, Steve!
Gina, Natalie, Jasmine & maxwell
January 9, 2012
3 Years and you memory is still much alive with everyone. We miss your jokes and the way you made everyone smile. Now you got grandmom to smile with. Miss you much!
Charles Young
January 26, 2010
A lot has happened in the last two years, and not a day passes that I don't think of you, and wish you could be here to share it with us.
I really, really miss you, Steve.
gina cardone
January 25, 2010
can't believe it's been two years. we didn't see much of each other accept at family get togethers, like christmas and thanksgiving, you and phillip were a bunch of jokesters. always made every one laugh til they cried. ya never lose fond child hood memories. everyone misses ya.
robert shull
January 6, 2010
Miss you man.You are one of a kind and always will be. Those comments i left on the space, i should of wrote here.
There was so much we could of talked about when i visited you at St. Joes. Im sorry i didn't stay long that day. They say you shouldn't live life with regrets. I wish i could do that.
You will never be forgotten King K. I love you man. Much love,Rooooooooooobb(thats how you pronounced it. I can still hear your voice now saying it)
devin kotyk
December 13, 2009
steve we had many memories together with all our friends at my house, we all miss you and will see you in heaven, you are missed very much.
DK
Jill Smith-Nailon
July 30, 2009
My heart goes out to Steve's family and friends. I knew him best when he was a very young boy - and saw in him then the seeds of the great man I knew he'd be. He was so much to so many ~ truly a rare cut of a man, especially for one so young. To his folks, I am so sorry for your loss, as a parent who has lost a child myself, I know the crippling hurt that it is. Only someone who has been there can truly understand, and I do. My thoughts & prayers go out to Deb and her husband, Vic and Beryl, Antonia, Alex and Charles and Steve's other stepbrothers as well as all the rest of the family and friends who love and miss Stephen so very much. I shall always try think of Steve with a smile, especially remembering the little boy who so loved to hear his "hot music" (most especially Phil Collins "Sussudio"). I'll miss you, Stephen and I will never forget you. God bless you and yours, now and always.
Regina Traini
January 26, 2009
My Mother Grace Traini and her husband Phil knew Steve from a restaurant they use to eat breakfast at. My Mother Grace liked Steve very much. This past August 25, 2008 my Mom Grace died from Pancreaotic Cancer. I miss her very much and I pray for her and all the people she knew and loved in this world.
Victor Kunitsky
January 26, 2009
It seems like only yesterday, since I touched your beautiful face as your mother and I shared the joy of your birth at the midwifery, in Allentown. Its hard to believe that a year has now passed since you left us.
In this world we have the opportunity to lead by example. You taught us all, how to love, unconditionally and completely by your example. You even taught me!
I miss you "baby Boy"....Love, Daddy
Chris Sofranko
December 4, 2008
Lets all get together at Tailgaters Steakhouse to raise some money for steves fund. Friday, December 12th, Karaoke, prizes, 50/50. I will personally donate a dollar a drink for every drink sold...just like last year. I just wish i could hand the check to Steve. Chris Sofranko (4849510188)
DADDY
September 19, 2008
My God how I miss you my son. My life will never be the same without you.The rains cannot compare to the tears from my heart daily....I Love You Forever!!!!
Chris Nuebling
March 25, 2008
I love you Steve and I will always remember the good and bad times that we shared together. I take comfort in knowing that you in a better place and are no longer in pain. I love you Steve and will never forget you.
robert haag
February 4, 2008
I know the loss is very hard to take my father pass away from small cell cancer only one week before christmas to this day still hard i know steve is going to be with you of all the days of your life the holidays are going to rought take care all of you are in my pray.
Forever missed & never forgotten.
Charles Young
February 3, 2008
Steve, we were family long before our parents ever married, and so was anyone else lucky enough to have known you. You made the world around you feel like family. You taught us how to appreciate each other, how to seize the moment, how to love life and how to live it to the fullest. Though yours was too short, your life was richer than most could fully appreciate in two lifetimes. You meant so much to so many, and were a better friend than you ever knew. We were all fortunate to have had you in our lives. Thank you for everything, Steve. I will keep you in my heart and in my mind forever.
Shaun Endy
February 1, 2008
You will definitely be missed Steve...Gonna miss ya buddy
David Marsh
January 31, 2008
Stephen, If you're looking down from Heaven right now and you're reading this, I want you to know that I thank God for the chance of meeting you in my lifetime.
Your Dad helped me in my time of need, during some really rough times in my life.
My only memory of you is watching you work on that Hot Rod Ford Mustang in your Dad's driveway.
That car was awesome.
I'm praying for your family Steve.
God bless you and keep you.
Shanon Sittler
January 30, 2008
I would like to express my condolences to Antonia, family, friends, and everyone else touched by Steve. He has inspired each and every one of us to do better and love deeper. He will be sadly missed.
With Sympathy,
Christine J. Muldoon RN
January 30, 2008
Dear Kunitsky Family,
On behalf of the Nursing Staff on 3West/Northwest at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, I would like to extend our sincerest thoughts and prayers to all of you on the loss of our dear buddy Steve. Steve was truly a part of our 3West family and was a bright spirit to all of our nurses. We helped Steve through some tough times and respect what strength and courage he displayed. We will remember the many laughs we shared with him throughout his hospitalizations and his brave spirit will not soon be forgotten.
May it help you all to know that it was our honor to care for Steve and we pray for your peace and strength during this difficult time of grieving. Sincerely,The Nursing Staff of 3West/NW TJUH
Steve Tabakelis
January 30, 2008
You are truly a great person. I regret that I didn’t stay in closer contact with you in the recent years. You will be deeply missed by many people. My thoughts and prayers go out...
Heather Adams
January 30, 2008
My sympathy with all of Steve's family and friends. I am sorry for your loss.
Lydia Manzini (Montague)
January 30, 2008
My thoughs and prayers are with your family. Although it has been several years since I have had contact with you, I will remember you always. My deepest sympathy at this time.
Laurie & Peter Montague
January 30, 2008
Deb & Vic,
We are so sorry for your loss of Stephen. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie & Peter
Debbie Sola
January 29, 2008
We have many fond memories of Steve as a young boy and teenager. He always made you smile. We know the sadness and grief you are experiencing at this time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Mike and Debbie Sola and family
Shelley Forrester
January 29, 2008
You will be greatly missed by everyone who's ever had the pleasure of meeting you, Steve. My prayers are with your family. May you watch over all of us.
Pam Kopel
January 29, 2008
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. We send our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Donald Ward Jr.
January 29, 2008
You will live on forever in our hearts and memories!
Lou Ann Knittle
January 29, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gwen B. Widdowson
January 29, 2008
My deepest sympathy to your fiance and family....
Kristi McMullen
January 29, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Stacy Cullen
January 29, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 29, 2008
I will never forget you Steve. You will be with me always. You were a good friend.
Jennifer Lucas
January 28, 2008
Steve,
You will be truly missed. We know now that you are in a better place with no pain. You will always be in our hearts.
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