Gregory Vladislaw Kashuba, 97, of Seymour, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2013, in the comfort of his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Jean Gage Kashuba.
Mr. Kashuba was born in Derby on October 11, 1916, son of the late Michael and Mary Kozak Kashuba.
A resident of Seymour since 1951, he was employed in the Highway Dept. for the State of CT D.O.T. until his retirement. A proud veteran, he honorably served in the U.S. Army during WW II and later in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Kashuba was a lifelong member of Three Saints Orthodox Church in Ansonia and enjoyed working outdoors, feeding natures animals, and spending time with his family, especially his cherished grandchildren. He also was a member of American Legion Post 10 in Seymour, V.F.W. Post 597 in Ansonia, King Hiram Lodge 12 in Shelton and Bridgeport Pyramid Shriners Oriental Band.
He is survived by a loving son, Gregory Kashuba (Marie) of Oxford, two loving daughters, April Boorman of Devon, England and Paula Pelletier of Beacon Falls, seven grandchildren, Michael, Gregory and Alexandrea Kashuba, Arthur Pelletier IV and April Pelletier, Keith and Vicki Boorman and several nieces, nephews and feline friend, Heidi.
He was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Kashuba and a sister, Olga Hero.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday January 8, 2014, from 4-7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday, friends and relatives are invited to attend his funeral at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 am at Three Saints Orthodox Church, 26 Howard Avenue, Ansonia. Interment with military honors will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia.
Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to CT Humane Society through the funeral home.
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