Kenneth John Kubicki

Kenneth J. Kubicki

Kenneth “Ken” J. Kubicki, 90, a longtime resident of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, formerly of Jersey City NJ, peacefully passed away on November 21, 2025 with his family at his side.

Ken, the oldest of 3 children of the late Sophie (nee Grzes) and Benjamin Kubicki was born in Jersey City, NJ. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joan Bianchi and her late husband Donald Bianchi. He is survived by his sister Lorraine Wymbs, and brother-in-law, Christian Wymbs.

Ken married the love of his life, the late Iole “Lee” C. Kubicki (nee Framarin) in 1958 and soon thereafter settled in Englewood Cliffs, NJ where they raised 5 children. Devoted father to Gail Anne Roberts and her husband Joe, Kenneth M. and his wife Donna, Stephen and his wife Nancy, Jill Kossove and her husband Bryan, and Tara Lee Cantatore and her husband Mauro.

He was very proud of his family and was excited to be the “Opa” to Michael and Matthew Roberts, Kyle and Anna Kubicki, Edward Wrixon, Jessica Wrixon and her husband Brian O’Grady, Laura and Scott Kubicki, Stephen Kubicki and his wife Ravdip, Elliot and Ashley Kossove, Joseph and Andrew Cantatore, Julia Cantatore and her husband Steven Sikorsky. Great “Opa” to Declan O’Grady, and loving uncle of many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

After graduating from William L. Dickinson High School in 1952, Ken entered into the Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship program at Western Electric in Kearny, NJ. Temporarily leaving this program to join the US Navy during the Korean War, he returned to achieve the highest rank of Master Journeyman Tool and Die Maker. Knowing the importance of education, Ken proceeded to earn his Bachelor’s in Business Degree from Seton Hall University. As his family grew Ken took on the additional role of evening professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (formerly Newark College of Engineering), teaching drafting and design, a position that he held for 28 years. As his career advanced at Western Electric, Ken went on to become Manager of Community Relations, Chief of Security, and later Director of Benefits at AT&T in Morristown, NJ. Regardless of the role he took on, Ken was always respected for being a dedicated and hard worker.

Ken was dedicated to his community and served as a Lector for 50+ years at Holy Trinity RC Church in Fort Lee, and later in life served as President of the Englewood Cliffs Senior Club. He will be missed by those that truly knew and loved him.

His many interests include spending time with his children and grandchildren, deep sea fishing, big band music, cooking, being an educator to whomever needed help, home improvement projects, Green Bay Packers and the Army-Navy game, classic comedies, travel, and watching classic movies. He was a man of integrity and honor, a very proud Navy and Naval Reserve veteran who loved his country. His wit, gentle manner, smile, generosity, kindness, and enormous capacity to love, will be greatly missed.

Family and friends will gather at the Frank Patti Funeral Home, 327 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ, on Monday, November 24 for Visitation from 4 – 8 pm. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Trinity, Fort Lee, NJ on Tuesday, November 25 at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories at 300 Soldier Hill Road, Township of Washington, NJ. 07676

In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations “In Memory of Kenneth J. Kubicki” to:

Hudson Valley Honor Flight (H.V.H.F) Attention: Donations, P.O. Box 375, Walden, NY 12586, phone: (845) 391-0076

For condolences, directions, or information (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com