Barbara Kuklis Obituary
Mom was predeceased by her beloved family members: parents Joseph C. Murray and Beatrice M. Murray (Harrington); siblings Marlyn Farrell Wilson (Murray) and Dr. Donald Murray; husband, Ernest J. Kuklis; and daughter, Carole Ann Kuklis.
Mom is survived by her siblings, Carol Pellicciotti (Albert) and Joseph Murray (Eileen); her six children: Kevin Kuklis (Nancy), Lori Cerasaro (Rev. Joseph Hein), Susan George (Richard), John Kuklis (Rosa), James Kuklis and Thomas Kuklis; in addition twelve grandchildren: Christopher Kuklis, Sarah Kuklis, Patrick Cerasaro, Joseph Kuklis, Alex Kuklis, Kelli George Souza, Nicole George, Shannon George, Annalisa Kuklis, Gabrielle Federowicz; two great-grandchildren, Madden Souza and Ember Federowicz; and dozens of treasured cousins, nieces, nephews and very dear friends, most notably, Jo Gallagher and Mary Smith 'Smitty' Giblin.
A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament Church, Clubhouse Road, Vestal, Friday August 9, 2024 at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy in Barbara's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org or to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org Online condolences may be made at www.jamccormack.com
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Janine Federowicz
August 29, 2024
I had not seen Barb in a while, but I did speak with after Thomas's stroke. As always she was hopeful, positive, and filled with deep faith that he would be okay. Barb was a great grandmother to the girls and always had ginger-bread (or ginger snap) cookies for them to enjoy. We had fun, the one time, going to the Yankees, and I admired her not only because of her faith, her resilience, her positivity, but she had a strong sense of social justice and care/concern for the world and her fellow man. I remember her first in my childhood, laughing up a storm with the ladies, downstairs while they played Bridge. And my Dad, who worked with her in the O.R. from time to time ...or at some point was very fond of her. Barb always tried to see the bright side; I enjoyed how she called Christmas presents (or birthday) 'prizes' ! And some of her quotes are memorable: "Little kids, little problems. Big kids, big problems." I am glad to have known her and may God bless her (and her family) always.
DJ Murray
August 11, 2024
Personally, my Aunt Barb is the closest person to sainthood that I ever have known. She was always kind and giving of herself. She had a talent of knowing how to make awkward situations work out perfectly. She was excellent at making the right decisions when tough decisions were to be made.
One of these tough decisions was to insist my mother to help care for my father just prior to the time of his death. This was huge in my life and meant an awful lot to both of my parents and my siblings. At times of trouble, she always knew exactly what to do. To her children, my cousins, I thank you for so generously sharing your mom. She meant an awful lot to everyone, especially if you were family.
American Heart Association
August 6, 2024
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Mary Gallagher
August 6, 2024
Barb was one of the best individuals ever. Kind, giving, generous. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Ongoing prayers for your whole family. love, Mary Gallagher
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