Obituary for John F. Kucavich, Jr.
John F. Kucavich, Jr., 66, passed away on Thursday, April 16th in Hartford, CT at St.Francis
Hospital.
He is survived by Luci Kucavich, their son John, his wife Cheryl, his granddaughter
Kailey, his sister Barbara Cofer, loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of long-time
friends and neighbors. John also leaves, to cherish his memories, longtime partner
Debbie Casarella and her family.
John is preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Yolanda (Londie Spaciano)
Kucavich.
John was born in Hartford, raised in Enfield CT, after the family moved there when he
was six years old. He remained after graduating from Enfield High School in 1971 and
started his journey as a car mechanic. He was first a mechanic at Fiore Oldsmobile in
Enfield before becoming the proud co-owner of Connecticut Valley Auto with his friend
and business partner, Carl Pagano, for 24 years.
John was an avid boater and fisherman of the sea, while docking his boat on and off for
over 35 years in Mystic, CT. His career as a mechanic was not just a job, but a passion
for his love of automobiles. He enjoyed drag racing the cars that he and his friend
Ducky (Alan Pohorylo) built, at CT Dragway and Lebanon Valley. Later in life that love
turned into collecting and restoring classic cars.
The last few years for John were medically an up and down roller coaster, his son John,
advocating for him every step of the way, will miss him terribly. He will carry on the
traditions that his father held so dear, since he taught him how to spin a wrench and
cast a line from a very early age.
The family would like to express our deepest appreciation for Debbie, Richard and Pat
Lajoie, all the longtime friends and neighbors for all their help these past few years.
Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated and will be remembered always.
Due to the current pandemic, funeral services will be private and entrusted to Browne
Memorial Chapel of Enfield, CT. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at a later
date. For online condolences, please visit https://www.brownememorialchapel.com.
Memorial donations can be made in John’s honor to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital , Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or
Enfield Community Cat Project Inc., 14 Perry Lane, Enfield CT, 06082-4119.
Hospital.
He is survived by Luci Kucavich, their son John, his wife Cheryl, his granddaughter
Kailey, his sister Barbara Cofer, loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and a host of long-time
friends and neighbors. John also leaves, to cherish his memories, longtime partner
Debbie Casarella and her family.
John is preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Yolanda (Londie Spaciano)
Kucavich.
John was born in Hartford, raised in Enfield CT, after the family moved there when he
was six years old. He remained after graduating from Enfield High School in 1971 and
started his journey as a car mechanic. He was first a mechanic at Fiore Oldsmobile in
Enfield before becoming the proud co-owner of Connecticut Valley Auto with his friend
and business partner, Carl Pagano, for 24 years.
John was an avid boater and fisherman of the sea, while docking his boat on and off for
over 35 years in Mystic, CT. His career as a mechanic was not just a job, but a passion
for his love of automobiles. He enjoyed drag racing the cars that he and his friend
Ducky (Alan Pohorylo) built, at CT Dragway and Lebanon Valley. Later in life that love
turned into collecting and restoring classic cars.
The last few years for John were medically an up and down roller coaster, his son John,
advocating for him every step of the way, will miss him terribly. He will carry on the
traditions that his father held so dear, since he taught him how to spin a wrench and
cast a line from a very early age.
The family would like to express our deepest appreciation for Debbie, Richard and Pat
Lajoie, all the longtime friends and neighbors for all their help these past few years.
Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated and will be remembered always.
Due to the current pandemic, funeral services will be private and entrusted to Browne
Memorial Chapel of Enfield, CT. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at a later
date. For online condolences, please visit https://www.brownememorialchapel.com.
Memorial donations can be made in John’s honor to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital , Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or
Enfield Community Cat Project Inc., 14 Perry Lane, Enfield CT, 06082-4119.