John J. Kulak

Kulak, John J. GLENVILLE John J. Kulak, age 93, of Glenville, N.Y., passed away on May 14, 2009 after a brief illness. He was born in Middletown, Conn. on December 23, 1915 and educated in Stamford, Conn. John is a veteran of World War II. John was a vice president of the Marsh Super Markets chain in Muncie, Ind. and later Saveway Super Markets in Schenectady, N.Y. In retirement, he owned and operated the Epicure Deli in the Mohawk Mall. John was an ardent supporter in his children's careers, namely his son, John's nursery and landscaping business and his wife Anne's and daughter, Marcia's equestrian operation on their family farm. He is the husband of Anne Harvey Kulak and the father of Cynthia Kulak, Hamilton, N.Y., Anne Vernooy (Peter), Glenville, N.Y., Daniel Kulak (Nancy), Manassas, Va., John Kulak Jr. (Karen), Glenville, N.Y., and Marcia Kulak, also of Glenville. A daughter, Pamela Kulak predeceased him. John has seven grandchildren, Clarissa, Chadwick, John, Christopher, Pamela, Daniel and Alexandra and two great-grandchildren, Caitlyn and Caley. He will be missed by the family who loved him. A special thanks to Dr. Weiner and his capable staff, Community Hospice of Schenectady and our neighbors/friends, Sue and Bill Stilan for their kind care. Bekkering-Ellis Funeral Home in Scotia will be open Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 5-7 p.m. for those who wish to call. Further funeral arrangements will be private. Interment will be in the Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, N.Y. A celebration of John's life will be on Saturday, May 30, 2009, 2 p.m. at the Kulak Farm, 29 Baldwin Rd., Glenville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John Kulak's name may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 6 Automation Lane, Albany, NY 12205 and Community Hospice of Schenectady, 1411 Union St., Schenectady, NY 12308.