Obituary of John E. Kichinko, Sr.

John E. Kichinko Sr., age 85, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Dolores Marie Mazzey Kichinko, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Monessen, PA on November 14, 1929, he was the son of the late John and Mary Andrekovich Kichinko. John was a retired Route Salesman for Wonder Bread with over 40 years of dedicated service. A lifetime member of the Pequonnock Yacht Club, he was an avid boater and loved to be out on the sea. John also for many years enjoyed the many games of rummy 500 he played with his son-in-law Sam, in which he often won. But above all else John treasured the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his loving daughter, Mary Ellen Recupero and her husband Sam Jr. of Shelton, five cherished grandchildren, Sam Recupero III and his wife Melissa, Ryan Recupero and his wife Michele, Tiffany Recupero and Luis Quiceno, Jennifer Kichinko and Erika Bruneau and her husband James, six adored great grandchildren, Christopher, Lily, Matthew, Maely, Isabella and Brady, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Mildred Sherwood. The family would like to thank Vitas Hospice for the professional and loving care they provided John during his time of need. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. in Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Stratford. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.