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Tony Kunitz Obituary
SINTON, TX
Tony Kunitz, 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday December 15, 2016 following a short illness. Tony was born to Richard Kunitz, Sr. and Cecile Bomba Kunitz on December 25, 1922 in Sinton, Texas. He was a practicing Roman Catholic and attended Sinton High School, Texas A&M, College Station and Texas A&I, Kingsville. He married Joan Tollett of Berclair, Texas on April 2, 1956. He started welding at 18 years of age and started H&K Construction Company, Inc. in 1950 and H&K Vacuum Truck, Inc. from 1962-2004. Long hours and hard work were the guidelines on which Tony based his success for over 40 years in the pipeline construction industry. At one time H&K Construction Company, Inc. was considered one of the largest non-union pipeline construction companies in the world. In 1991, Tony retired but only on a part-time basis. Tony devoted his time to ranching, bird hunting and attending prize fights. Tony was unselfish and was known for his giving heart. Tony has been honored through the years for assisting many individuals, organizations and communities.
He was preceded in death by Richard and Cecile Kunitz, Dickie Kunitz, Col Maricielis Kunitz, Ralph Kunitz, Richard Kunitz. Jr., Jon Kunitz,Jr., Rickie Kunitz, Agnes Liles, Chas and Nell Tollett and Mary Nell Rooke.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan Kunitz and faithful and beloved Paul Ohler and Nancy Wood, Cecil (Bill) Martin of Arlington, Bill (Annette) Liles of Georgetown,Mike (Kathy) Liles of Killeen, Dr. Richard Anthony (Elaine) Liles of Largo, Florida.
A rosary will be recited at 7 PM Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sinton. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 1 PM Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Paul Rajareegam as celebrant. Private burial will follow at the Sinton Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matt Petrus, Will Petrus, Rob Thomas, Justin Ohler, Brian Barnick, Danny Lorberau and Chris Arriaga. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Horne, Houston, Broughton, Buddy Wood, Hughes Thomas, David Edwards, Ronnie Smothers, Dr. Rene Acuna and Dr. Mickey Wiener and the many men that he treasured and loved, you know who you are and you meant the world to Tony. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the San Patricio and Aransas County Agriculture and Homemakers Show (A&H Show) or a charity of your choice. A meal will be served after the mass at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds Civic Center.
Ritcheea-Gonzales F.H.,Inc.
120 S.McCall
Sinton,Texas 78387
361-364-1311
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Memories and Condolences
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Ofelia Gonzales
December 11, 2023
GOD BLESSINGS FOR THE FAMILY KUNITZ.
My Daddy, Daniel Aguirre, spoke so highly of Mr. Kunitz. My, daddy, Daniel Aguirre, brothers, and my brothers worked for for Mr. Kunitz. My, Daddy, Daniel Aguirre worked for so many years for Mr. Kunitz. Mr. Kunitz was a wonderful, caring person. He helped so many people. He was a CARING PERSON. May he Rest In Peace.
Antonio Beltran
November 2, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I will never forget TK and Pete and Carmen my grandma and grandpa I remember work with grandpa and shorty rest well and God's light call them home
Little Tony
Rachel & Rufino Martinez
April 21, 2017
Our deepest condolences.... I had no idea he had passed until tonight ...Msy he rest in peace ...
Marion Wilson Higdon
January 10, 2017
Sad to hear about Tony. I have many memories with you Mary Nell, Cha Cha and Nell. Take care of yourself Joanie.
Noonie Wilson
January 4, 2017
Mrs. Joan Kunitz I am truly sorry for your loss. my condolences to you and your family. My Daddy, Daniel Aguirre, worked for Mr. Tony Kunity for many years. My brothers, Luis Aguirre and Victor Rodriguez and Uncles also worked for Mr. Tony Kunitz. My Daddy greatly respected Mr. Kunitz. My Daddy always spoke so highly about Mr. Kunitz. He always was there to help anyone that needed help in any way. He was a Great Man. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers for you, Mrs Joan Kunitz and your family.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ofelia Aguirre Gonzales
LINDA CORONADO
December 26, 2016
This is one man that truly gave. I, Being born and raised in Sinton, have always heard that Mr. Kunitz was a great and giving man. Everybody wanted to work for Kunitz. Unbelieveable that he is gone. God Bless you sir. You did your part, hopefully we will have many more like you. God Bless the family.
Roger Steed
December 19, 2016
I was Tony's pilot for almost 10 years. He was a great guy--I will never forget him. He was always good to me as he was to most people around him. We always had a great time on our hunting and fishing trips--some of the best times I have ever had in my life. God Bless Tony. May he rest in peace. Roger Steed
Dina Serrano
December 18, 2016
Mrs Joan I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart felt condolences to you. I love you Mrs Joan.
Sincerely,
Dina Serrano
Loretta Moody
December 18, 2016
I've know Tony all my life, and he was my brother's godfather and he was friends with my parents, Roy and Bunny Moody.
Sinton, Tx will surely miss Tony Kunitz as he was a very knowledgeable and generous man.
Joan Kunitz, wife, is very precious and gracious and my condolences to her. Beautiful lady !
Harvey Phillips
December 18, 2016
My most sincere condolences at this time for the Kunitz family. My father ,Preston Phillips, work with Tony at the conception of vacuum trucks as manager. Tony was not only his employer but was considered a friend by dad. I, also, was fortunate enough to work with H & K vacuum trucks in the early years. Being part of Tony's company and associated with him has remained in my memory through the years with fondness. I know he will be missed has he influenced so many others throughout his life.
Harvey Phillips
December 18, 2016
My most sincere condolences at this time for the Kunitz family. My father ,Preston Phillips, work with Tony at the conception of vacuum trucks as manager. Tony was not only his employer but was considered a friend by dad. I, also, was fortunate enough to work with H & K vacuum trucks in the early years. Being part of Tony's company and associated with him has remained in my memory through the years with fondness. I know he will be missed has he influenced so many others throughout his life.
Frankie Ann Berry White
December 17, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Kunitz was a God send blessing to our family for so many years. My father worked many years for H & K Construction and respected and appreciated everything Mr. Kunitz did for him. Tony instilled hard work and dedication into my father. At 72 the word " Retirement" is not in his vocabulary. Dtr of Cecil (Sonny) Berry
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