James Kruchinsky

Passed away March 15 2024. Born November 1963 in Hof, Germany. Predeceased by parents, Joseph A. and Betty A. Kruchinsky. Survived by brother, Joe (Sharon); uncle, Ron Kruchinski (Lisa); cousins throughout the USA; and all his extended family at Heritage Christian Services, especially at his Heritage Christian residence at S. Winton Road in Rochester. We are particularly grateful for the care of Jimmy by Kathy Schlafer and her staff there as well as lifelong family friend and spiritual leader, Diane Sturmer.
Although developmentally challenged, Jimmy had been given many positive experiences throughout his 60 years by mom and dad. Moving from Germany, the family crossed the Atlantic by cruise ship and located in Rochester NY. After a few years, the family moved to Texas for 6 years, then back to Rochester when Jimmy was 10 years old, finally settling in Webster. There were many travels including a 7 week motor home trip from Texas throughout the Southwest, along with our new puppy Boomer, an Australian Terrier that loved to connect with Jimmy in a special way, often to find some kind of unexpected escapade as a team. The family also spent many weeks visiting mom's family in Tupelo, Mississippi and dad's family in Pennsylvania.
Jimmy graduated from the Foreman Center school in Fairport, NY when he was 18. After a time, a major decision came for Jimmy to move into a Heritage Christian residence and it quickly proved to be a very positive change. Jimmy really thrived, making new friends and family and began a working career, gaining an independence that amazed us all. As travel was in our blood from an early stage, he loved being on the move and his loving Heritage Christian family accompanied him on many trips including favorites in Ireland, NY Yankees spring training in Florida, summer nights in Old Forge, NY and his particular favorite, Disney cruises.
Along his travels and leisure time, he met so many people and had lasting memories including shadow boxing Muhammed Ali (yes Muhammed won) and being one-arm hoisted over the fence onto the practice field by Buffalo Bills' Bruce Smith, each resulting from Jimmy's love of sports and being in the right place at the right time.
He also loved music and was easily the better dancer over his brother. He also enjoyed collecting sports cards, anything dog related, participating in Special Olympics, boating, many types of music, especially country (no doubt from his mom), and hanging out with his brother's friends who all adopted Jimmy (special thank you to you all). He had a great sense of humor and loved to play the occasional joke, with a certain unexpected wit that was sometimes lost on the unsuspecting.
While he will be missed by so many who loved him, we take solace knowing he is again reunited with his mom and dad. His brother, Joe, has learned so much from Jimmy and is a stronger, better person because of him. Painfully gone yet fondly remembered, rest in forever peace, my brother.
Services at the discretion of the family. Interment at Webster Union Cemetery in the springtime, weather permitting. Donations in his memory may be made to Heritage Christian Services.