Death date: Mar 30, 2023
Emil Kucko, 100, a Willington, CT native, passed away with his family at his side, Thursday March 30, 2023. In his early years, he was a stone mason, then later served with the state department of corrections. His talents can be s Read Obituary
I'm so sorry to hear of Emil Kucko's passing. My father, John Gall, would tell me stories of his childhood growing up in Willington with Emil and his siblings as "cousins". I remember Mr. Kucko dancing the Polka at Pulaski Park and rarely taking a break, always full of joy. My thoughts and sympathy are with his family at this difficult time.
So very sorry to hear about Emil’s passing. Email and Evelyn were among my father’s closest friends, and I will always remember the kindness they showed me. Growing up they were like my second parents. So sad that I am just hearing about this now as I would have loved to attended to his service. May you rest in peace!
With sympathy to the entire Kucko family 💐. Rose and Sheila Schofield.
So sorry to hear of Emil's passing. He would always come over to the gate to chat when I was visiting Sugarfoot and Pokey. What a talented mason he was stacking all of the beautiful stone walls that will grace the entrance of Kucko Road for hundreds of years. Just as I look at old stone walls and wonder who made them, others will look at Emil's walls. They are a tribute to Emil, such a kind and gentle man.
Ernie, Evelan Sorry to hear of Emil's Passing. Emil 's Presence was always a joy to know, work with. Always a Cheerful Man,Willing to help Anyone.
Grandpa was a man of distinction. His love for nature, his intense knowledge of history, amazing craftsmanship talents and his overall love for family was a testimony to his character.
When his grandchildren were small Grandpa and Grandma would make annual trips to Naples Florida to spend time with his son and family. Many happy memories were shared with Joshua and Destiny (grandchildren) riding the tractor with Grandpa, Grandpa reading story after story to them, going on walks through nature while explaining the ‘creatures of the forest’ to them He would pull them in the wagon while they slept. He was and always will be the best father-in-law and grandpa to my children.
Two of my favorite memories was ‘the Florida haircut.’ Grandpa’s hair grew in a circle around his head and he would always ask me to cut his hair when in Florida. Not being a hairdresser, but thinking…how difficult can this be? One day I pulled out the cutting shears and just followed the circle around his little head which amazingly always turned out nice.He loved it, and loved the fact it saved him $5!! This became a Florida tradition which I was always happy to do!
Grandpa loved a ‘good cheddar cheese’ but grandma would always remind him to ‘watch the cheese intake, you know Emil you have cholesterol issues.’
Grandpa would always have this cute little smile and low giggle as I would sneak him extra cheese as he was trying to explain to Grandma that ‘you know these things can be hereditary, I’m not a rabbit, I can’t just eat lettuce.He always made you smile in everything he said.
So many wonderful memories of the times they spent in Florida.
There will never be another Grandpa as wonderful, loving, sweet and gentle as Grandpa Kucko.
He has three fabulous grandchildren who have learned and grown so much in their love for nature because of him.
We LOVE YOU SO MUCH GRANDPA and you will be missed but never forgotten.
Love you,
Debbie Dean
