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Sandra Kush Obituary
Sandra L. (Luccock) Kush, 59, of West Hartford, died on her birthday, Saturday, December 28, 2013 at UConn Medical Center. She was the wife of Robert A. Kush and mother of Colin M. Kush. Born in Evanston, IL, the daughter of the late Henry and Jean (Blair) Luccock, Sandra moved to West Hartford as a child and attended West Hartford Schools. She went on to attend Colgate University, Northeastern University, and the University of Hartford, as well as living and studying in Europe. Sandra taught school for 20 years in Coventry, Farmington, New Britain, and West Hartford and later worked as the Program Director at the Elmwood Senior Center. Sandra loved the beach…any beach, anywhere. She was an avid reader, swimmer, dancer, racquetball player, bike rider and improv performer. She loved jazz, classical, show tunes and rock & roll, especially the Rolling Stones, Sheryl Crowe and Tom Petty. When Sandra began to have issues with her vision, she never let it stop her from doing anything and her love reading flourished with books available on tape and CD. Besides Bob and Colin, Sandra leaves her sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and David Gabriel of West Hartford; many nieces and nephews; and improv, neighborhood, work and college friends. A Memorial Service celebrating Sandra's life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Universalist Church of West Hartford, 433 Fern Street. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be held this Saturday, January 4, 2014 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 136 South Main Street, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind, 184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.
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Jane Coviello
December 28, 2020
Happy birthday in heaven, Sandee. Miss you.
Jane Coviello
December 27, 2019
Will always miss you, Sandee, and think of you often.
Jane Coviello
January 2, 2017
Hard to believe we have been without our wonderful Sandee for 3 years. I miss you, dear friend.
March 12, 2014
I remember the Luccock girls from my days as a substitute teacher at Webster Hill school. Sandee and Barbara were the 'all american girls'-- beautiful, wholesome, blond and smart and NICE! It was only a few years ago that I saw Sandee when I joined the Elmwood senior center ... grown up but with the same wonderful qualities as the fifth grader I knew a long time ago.
I share your pain and loss of a young,vibrant wife, mother and sister.
Addie Carone West Hartford, Ct.
Jeanne Armstrong Circosta
January 19, 2014
I remember growing up with Sandee right around the corner. Always wondered how she could be one of the smartest kids in our class, yet also one of the youngest!! I have always thought of her on December 28 since then even though I never saw her. She was full of spunk and laughter and beautiful...I am so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Smith-Horn
January 18, 2014
I will remember Sandy's bright smile and great sense of humor. Loved being a "player" on stage with her. She will be missed at the Universalist Church.
Chukyan Li
January 17, 2014
Sandee was such a sweet person and she was always had a smile on her face. She'll be missed.
January 13, 2014
Sandee is missed in the neighborhood...she was a bright light full of laughter...
Steve T
January 13, 2014
As a fellow thespian, Sandee and I had a great time on stage. It was easy for her to smile and laugh. My heart goes out to Bob and Colin in this time of sadness. I often remember her while I am at my FL condo where she and her family stayed because I still feel her presence when I reflect upon her humor and kindness. I was blessed to know her.
Mona Sullivan
January 13, 2014
Great smile, great laugh, and awesome power of example. Definitely a big loss....
Valerie Avedon Gardiner
January 9, 2014
Sandee and her love of life live on in our memories. One of the sweetest, friendliest, funniest, and most fun Colgate grads ever. Our collective Class of 1976 hearts are so so sad, but heaven gained a shining light, for sure!
Barbara Kreitner on behalf of the West Hartford Chamber of Commerce
January 2, 2014
Sandee was a dear friend to the Chamber. We are so saddened by her loss. Sandee's big smile, contagious giggle and creative spirit were amazing. We will remember her fondly.
Kathleen Scotti
January 2, 2014
Our friendship was way too brief. I enjoyed our time together. Sandee often asked me to describe something, and in doing so,opened my vision to a new dimension. I will miss her physical presence: her spirit lives on.
Maryann Maloney Doyle
January 1, 2014
I last knew Sandee when we trekked through our Web Hill neighborhood to Conard most every day of our senior year. She was so smart and friendly and full of fun. I can still hear her contagious laugh. She must leave a huge hole in your hearts and I am so sorry for your loss.
December 31, 2013
attended web hill with sandy and reconnected at conard.....always think of the luccock family as i drive down webster hill blvd even to this day...my thoughts are with your family at this time barbara and kush family...fondly sharon levin bercowetz
December 31, 2013
We knew Sandee for the past two years through our West Hartford Women in Networking group. She was an avid participant at our meetings, bringing us a quick wit and wonderful smile. Sandee was always on the lookout for new and interesting programming to bring to the Senior Center. She was very interested in connecting us with her programs and gave many of us speaking engagements.She was a delight to work with and had a great sense of humor. I was very sad to hear this summer that she had to endure more treatments and am very sorry that she will no longer be able to bring her colorful presence to our group. Our condolences to her family.
Dianne Rechel for
West Hartford Women in Networking
Carol Lemieux
December 31, 2013
I knew Sandy from the National Federation of the Blind and she was a lovely, lovely woman. She will be missed.
KAREN SMITH BARRIE
December 31, 2013
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.. SANDRA WAS ALWAYS POSITIVE AND HAPPY GROWING UP !! HER SMILE WAS UP BEAT AND HEART WARMING....BARBARA IT HAS BEEN MANY YEARS SINCE I SAW YOU LAST AT AMERICAN...OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU, DAVID, ROBERT AND COLIN ...I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY'S LOSS
Teri Hale
December 30, 2013
Sander was light and love and laughter. I will truly miss her and offer my prayers and condolences to all her family!
Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home
December 31, 2013
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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