John A. Kuchinsky

John (Jack, Pie) Kuchinsky, 87, of Newtown, PA passed away at Capital Health Medical Center with his beloved wife, Wanda by his side on Thursday June 20, 2024.
Jack was born on December 22, 1936 to Anthony and Helen (Stankiewicz) Kuchinsky in Shenandoah, PA. He was proud of his Lithuania heritage and to be called a "Coal Cracker" as his father and grandfather worked in the coal mines. He never forgot where he came from and visited his home town throughout his life. Jack was the Kowalonek's Kielbasy Shop connection to all family and friends. Jack was born with a caring soul that he shared with the world. He had a deep love of children and a steadfast loyalty to his family and friends. Jack loved and enjoyed his time with relatives from all sides of his family. Jack loved spending time with all his nieces and nephews.
He was a graduate of J.W. Cooper High School in Shenandoah (1955). He graduated in 1959 with a B.S. in Physical Education from West Chester Teacher's College and then he obtained a M.S from Villanova University. He had a rookie contract to play baseball with the Detroit Tigers but he chose to be an educator instead. Jack taught at the West Chester and Neshaminy school districts until 1966 when he became a Professor at Bucks County Community College. He coached the basketball team at Bucks where his proudest moment was a 22-2 winning record in 1971 which was the best in Division 2 college basketball. Jack was so happy that he kept in touch with his players thru out all these years. Even the one player who was on his honeymoon and cost them the 1972 title, but Jack still loved him and they remained great friends. Jack also coached tennis and fencing. He retired in 1997 and became a Professor Emeritus in 1998.
Throughout his career, he developed summer camps that combined sports and education. He was a supporter of early childhood education and developed and published numerous activity books for that age group. Throughout his life, Jack was active in his community and committed to helping others. He managed Frosty Hollow Tennis Center for many years.
Jack had a joyful and playful attitude with a wonder for life and nature. He was member of the Churchville Nature Center where his first wife, Carole was a master gardener. He was a member of the Board of Deacons at Newtown Presbyterian Church. He was a referee for youth basketball and a member of Neshaminy Tennis Club. His love of sports included basketball, baseball, fly fishing, skiing, hiking, swimming, biking and tennis. He was an avid world traveler.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Carole, son John Jr. and his brother Richard.
He is survived by his wife Wanda, sons Michael of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Bobby of Key West, Florida, sister-in-law Alice McLamb and brother-in-law Dr. Mike Gable, stepdaughter Jocelynn Wiernicki plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Swartz Givnish Funeral Home Newtown PA. on Friday June 28th at 11 am. Visitation will be held from 10 am to 11 am. He will be laid to rest at Newtown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to; Bucks County Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired 400 Freedom Dr. Newtown, Pa. 18940 or to Bucks County Community College Foundation 275 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA. 18940