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KUKUCSKA, Anthony (Tony) Sr. – God called his devoted believer, gardener and fix-it man back to His side. This most kind and gentle family man passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8th, 2007 at Millennium Trail Manor in Niagara Falls in his 93rd year. He was born February 15, 1915. Loved and cherished by his wife, Elizabeth, with all her strength for 62 years. Dearly loved father will be deeply missed by Tony Kukucska Jr. (Klara), Barbara Leblanc (Gil), and Nancy Tunney (Randy). Loving and proud grandfather will be sadly missed by Tania Carnegie (Chris), Brian Leblanc (Tania), and Laura Le (Steve). He will be sweetly remembered to great-grandchild Ava Le. He is survived by sisters Mary Stark (late Matt), Betty Kelly (late Jack), and Anne Papp (late Bob), brothers Michael Kukucska Sr. (Margaret), John Kukucska, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by parents Anthony and Helen Kukucska, sister Helen Teknos, and infant daughter Theresa Anne. Mr. Kukucska was a faithful member of The Parish Community of St. Kevin where he served as an usher for decades. He was also a member of the Hungarian Hall, the Hungarian Self-Culture Society and the Canadian Hungarian Christian Association. He retired from Atlas Specialty Steels after 37 years of service. The family will receive relatives and friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where Rev. Norman Bordage, CSC will conduct a Vigil at 2 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at The Parish Community of St. Kevin on Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Society. on line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows – memories live. 10895885