Obituary

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of William Kuschak, on July 6, 2014. He was a beloved husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. William is predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Helen. William leaves his loving children Mary Diakow (Jerry), Diane Cascone (Frank), Patricia Howells (Christopher), Janet Kuschak-Lapalme (Claude). As well, he will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Stephanie, Anastasia Vidmar (Sacha), William-John, Jenna, Daniel, Daniel, Stefan and great-grandchildren Maya and Eric. Sadly missed by his loving sisters Ann Fischer of Komarno, Manitoba and Kay Haye-Sheen of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Friends may visit at the Cardinal Funeral Home - Annette Chapel (92 Annette St, east of Keele) on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Panachyda 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral (143 Franklin Avenue). Interment at Prospect Cemetery (1450 St. Clair Avenue West). William was a proud R.C.A.F veteran, long time member of the U.N.F West Toronto, owner of Bill’s Grocery on Rustic Road and entrepreneur. He will be greatly missed, but will always be in our hearts. We love you, Dad. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr and Mrs. Kozak, Christine Catenacci, Francelyn Taguinod and Paula Pimentel. Mikhail Girgis, our Pharmacist extraordinaire. Extra special thanks to our loving family of caregivers Marjorie Amolo and Tessie Julian. As well, thanks to our personal support workers Emelia Sarpong and Josephine Yabut. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice in honour of William.

Visitation

Date
July 09, 2014
Location
 
Time
5-8 p.m. Panachyda 7 p.m.

Service

Date
July 10, 2014
Location
St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 143 Franklin Avenue, Toronto
Time
10:30 a.m.

Burial / Entombment / Cremation

Date
 
Location
Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
Time
 

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July 09, 2014
Leo & Stephania Orynawka
The thoughts and prayers of Leo and Stephania Orynawka are with the Kuschak family. Many years ago, Bill gave Leo a leather pouch of his own design as a gift for helping him look for a high quality cello for his daughter. Leo still has that pouch. He uses it regularly for carrying materials for services at the Ukr. Cath. church in Niagara Falls, NY, where he is the cantor. The pouch is a constant and pleasant reminder of the long-standing friendship and generous nature of Bill Kuschak.