Christopher J. Kulawy

New York Mills, NY - Christopher J. Kulawy, 64, New York Mills, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Born June 21, 1960, Chris, a loving father and husband, was born in Little Falls and raised in St. Johnsville NY, where he graduated high school in 1978. He continued his education at SUNY Cobleskill earning an Associate's degree in Computer Science. After which he attended, then, Utica College, where he graduated with his BS. Chris, still eager to expand his knowledge, earned his MBA from SUNY Poly in Marcy. Chris was hired quickly following college at Utica National where he was employed for over 43 years in IT Management and was a proud member of the 25 year club. On Oct. 7, 2000, Chris married Julie K. Reed at Sacred Heart Church, Utica, NY, with whom he shared just short of 25 years of marriage. They welcomed into their family their beloved daughters, Kaitlyn A. and Mackenzie K, who stole their dad's heart. Chris, their BTE (buddy), was happily swept up into the world of soccer, tutus, musicals, chorus, band, and Disney. He was so proud of his girls. He looked forward to the family vacations to Myrtle Beach and especially enjoyed their trip to Disney World. He also would never turn down an ice cream cone at Stewarts! Chris was an avid sports fan of football and baseball, supporting his favorite teams, even dressed as Gumby: Go JETS! Go METS!. He was an animal lover, doting on his cherished dogs- Amber, Drewsie, Kasey, Riley, Bella, Maisie and Toby. Chris will be remembered for his easy-going, lighthearted nature, his welcoming smile, his joking personality, and his love for his family. Chris is survived by his devoted wife, Julie K, his daughter, Kaitlyn K, his brother Robert (Holly) Kulawy, his sister Jacqueline (Christopher) Herringshaw, niece Jessica (Seth) Waite, nephew Ryan Kulawy, and great-nieces Amelia and Juliana Herringshaw. Chris also leaves behind special cousins: Karen (Sal), Gabriella and Adrianna Plado-Costante, Valerie Hext, Kimberely Cavros. He also leaves behind his dearest dogs Bella, Maisie and Toby. Chris was predeceased by: his daughter, Mackenzie K; his father, John A. Kulawy; his mother, Ann Kulawy in addition to many aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be Fri. Jun. 27, 2-4pm at Wolanin Funeral Home, 266 Main Street, New York Mills with a 4pm memorial service that will immediately follow. He will be interred at the family gravesite in Annsville, NY. At the family's request, please consider a donation to EPI- Empowering People's Independence, an organization close to his and Mackenzie's heart: epiny.org