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Harry Cuca Obituary

Harry Cuca, beloved husband of Anna, nee Smarsh; loving father of Gregory (Claudia) Cuca and Deborah (Christopher) Brooks; dear grandfather of Zachary, Kathryn, Rachel and Daniel; brother of the late John, Charles and Frank Cuca; fond brother-in-law and uncle of many. Veteran of WW II receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Member of the American Legion Berkeley Post #1016, Committee Chairman for Chicago Boy Scout Troop #393, and long time parishioner of Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home, s.w. corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester, to Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 1121 N. Leavitt, Chicago. Funeral service 10:30 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. with Panihida (Wake Service) at 7 p.m. Info toll free 800-562-0082.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2003.

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Layla Brooks

April 10, 2025

Great grandpa

Gary W. (Hayateju') Hall

March 4, 2003

To Greg & the Cuca Family~

Your Dad/Husband/Granfather has gone home. He's joined the Great Master of all Scouts. Harry will truly be missed by all former Scouts of Troop #393 & by fellow Scouters of the old Austin District, who were fortunate to know him, those many years ago. As a former Cub, Scout & Scouter of Austin for more than 20-years, I fondly remember Harry, as an active Scouter & a Guiding Light behind your old Scout Troop. I served as an Assistant Scoutmaster, Scoutmaster, Unit Commissioner & Heath & Safety Chairperson in the District & feel proud to remember Harry as a truly dedicated Scouter.

Phyllis Cantua (Rolla)

March 3, 2003

Anna & family: It has been many years since I have seen any of the Smarsh' family but you have my deepest condolences. When Loretta and I reminisce,it will be how we had to go to Cuca's house to pick up the fresh cows milk. That was many years ago and probably you and Harry were only dating then.



Fondly,



Phyllis

Stan Ollada

March 3, 2003

Greg, sorry to hear about your Dad.I Know that he must of been a nice man because you sure turned out to be a kind,caring person.I would of liked to have sat down and drank a couple of beers with him and talked about how the world was and is today.I"ll do that when I catch up with him in the V.F.W.in the sky, we will have that beer.

Stan

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