Michael Kubeck Obituary

Name: Visitation for Michael Kubeck
Start: 2021-10-20T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-10-20T14:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel,

Michael Kubeck passed away unexpectedly on October 14, 2021. Michael was born in the Ukraine on April 4, 1944. His family came to the United States in 1948 moving first to Virginia later moving to New Britain, Connecticut where he spent his formative years. He graduated from New Britain High School and went on to attend college in Minnesota. Following college he went on to receive his masters degree in social work from the University of Connecticut. Michael worked in the department of Psychiatry at the University of Connecticut Health Center as a clinical social worker, supervisor and associate clinical professor working with both social work interns and psychiatry residents from 1975-1995. After retiring from UConn Health Center he worked at New Britain Hospital outpatient of psychiatry, geriatric services and had a private practice in Farmington, Connecticut at the Anxiety and Depression Treatment Center. He retired in 2014. Michael is survived by his daughter Amy Kubeck of Boston Massachusetts, his sister Peggy Shafran and her husband Dmitri, his brother John Kokotiuk and his wife Lynne, brother Stanley Kokotiuk and his wife Terri, and several nieces and nephews. In addition Michael will be dearly missed by his wife Millicent Ward Flynn and her daughters Julie Flynn Mullane and husband Tom, Anne Flynn Zeppieri and her husband Bob, and Erin Flynn along with their children. Relatives and friends may join the family on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 between 9am-10am with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10am at St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel, 46 N Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT. Burial will follow at New Storrs Cemetery in Storrs, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 17, 2021.

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Marilyn Theesfeld (formerly Kubeck)

March 17, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of past times. With love... Marilyn

Martha and Jean Mador

October 22, 2021

We met Michael seventeen years ago when he married Millicent. It did not take very long for all of us to realize how intelligent and gracious he was to one and all. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Michael will be sorely missed.

Howard Tennen

October 21, 2021

In 1978, Mike was among the first to greet me when I arrived at UConn. He oriented me to the Department of Psychiatry in a way that made it seem as if he was an old friend rather than a new acquaintance.

Mike was also the first to greet Karel and me at our new home in Collinsville in early 1979. The enclosed photo shows Mike taking the lead in getting our U-Haul unloaded. He did the heavy lifting as we watched in awe.

During the next sixteen years, while many of us rotated through the UConn Psychiatry Inpatient Service, Mike remained a steadying presence, respected and admired by all of his work colleagues.

Because Mike was so kind and concerned about others, I thought I´d be able to fleece him at poker. But I learned quickly, as did his other poker buddies-John Antonucci, Jim Winslow et al.---that nobody beats Mike Kubeck at poker. He had an uncanny ability to read the deck, sense our emotions and call our bluffs, and a way of making us not mind losing nearly every hand to him. I´ll miss seeing Mike gulp a beer, tell a joke and laugh his hearty laugh. That was always a splendid way to spend a Friday evening.

Karel and I send our deepest condolences.

Pam Skerker

October 20, 2021

I was fortunate to have worked with Michael & Millicent at UConn Health many years ago. They were both such kind and compassionate people.
Millicent & all family...please take good care of yourselves.

Adam Mansfield

October 20, 2021

I am so sorry for your lose. I know how much you loved and cared for your father. You always spoke so fondly of him, I could tell he was a great father and man. You and your family are in my prayers.

Shawn S.

October 19, 2021

Amy, sorry to hear about your father. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

Carole & Gary Jacques

October 19, 2021

Our heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Stan Swanson

October 17, 2021

I was friends with Mike back in the Klingberg Center days where I worked in building maintenance. We often got together at parties and later on over drinks, just the two of us. I lost track of Mike when my wife and I moved to Dallas. After moving back to Woodstock I never got around to looking Mike up again. I enjoyed his company and friendship very much and am saddened to learn of his passing. My heart goes out to all family and friends.

Beverly Sims

October 16, 2021

May the love of friends and family help you through your grief. I am so very sorry.

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