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Stephen Cucura Obituary

Stephen G. Cucura, 75, of Jessup, died April 18 at his daughter's home in Toms River, N.J., surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 25 years, Marlys Cucura, who passed away in 2010.

Born and raised in Jessup, he was the son of the late Martin J. Sr. and Mary Konick Cucura. A graduate of Jessup High School, his high intelligence and work ethic provided him the opportunity for many adventures throughout his life. Before his retirement, he worked for NASA, Specialty Records and was a machinist for Beloit Manhattan.

Stephen was an avid Green Bay Packers and Boston Red Sox fan. He loved hunting, fishing, reading and watching Jeopardy. He was a social member of American Legion Post 327.

Stephen is survived by his daughter, Kencis Kleinschmidt and her husband, Bob, Toms River, N.J.; stepdaughter, LaRae Seymour and her husband, Duane, Factoryville; brothers, Martin, Florida; David, Dickson City; and Robert, Jessup; sisters, Jean Cucura, Jessup; Mary Ann Weary, Olyphant; and Nancy Roman, Dickson City; grandchildren, Duane, Nicole, Raymond and Kjersten; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was also preceded in death by his stepson, James "Jimbo" Kapp; brothers, Paul and George; and sister, Georgette Musko.

The funeral will be Friday in the Arthur A. Albini Funeral Home, 1003 Church St., Jessup, with a Panachida service at 11:30 a.m., followed by burial in Holy Ghost Cemetery, Jessup.

Relatives and friends may call Friday morning from 10 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Stephen's name to Holisticare Hospice, 1144 Hooper Ave., Suite 208, Toms River, NJ 08753; or the American Legion Post 327, 101 Willow Ave., Olyphant, PA 18447.

Please visit the funeral home website to leave an online condolence.

Published by Scranton Times on May 2, 2018.
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Bob Cucura and Family, So sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

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