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He was born on September 15, 1958, in Gloversville, NY, to the late Marjorie (Krieg) and John Kucel Sr. He graduated from Gloversville High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in engineering from SUNY Tech. Afterwards, he began his lifelong career of working on the Hubble Telescope, until his retirement in 2021.
John loved the outdoors more than anything, which included backpacking, hiking, camping, and fishing whenever he was able.
He was predeceased by his parents Marjorie and John Kucel Sr. He is survived by his life partner of 23 years Cindy Forman, along with many cousins.
John's arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville, NY 12078. There will be a celebration of life announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Fulton County Regional SPCA, P.O Box 1274, Gloversville, NY 12078 or online Support your shelter -donate today - Fulton County Regional SPCA. Donations may also be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 108 Steele Ave, Gloversville, NY 12078 or online Donate Online | Mountain Valley Hospice & Palliative Care.
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Michael R Williams
May 23, 2025
I met John in 1980 at the Foggy Mountain Country Club (Fulton Montgomery Community College). We stayed friends for our lifetime. Along with our other friend Tom Cook we went on to SUNY Tech in Utica and were college roommates from 1982-1984. We used every holiday as an excuse for a keg & punch party. They were some of our more memorable adventures, but I also climbed Mount Marcy with John and considered him a great friend who could always be counted on.
I know I'm a better person from having him as a friend. God bless you, you left us too soon.
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