Obituary of John Kuryla

John Kuryla Sr. 83, of Stony Point passed away suddenly on Nov. 30, 2013. He was born on June 18, 1930 in Poland to Samuel & Eva (onuszciak) Kuryla. John proudly served his country in the Korean War in the US Marine Corps where he received the Purple Heart for his bravery. John worked as an Environmental Technician for Praxar Company for 20 years, retiring in 2005. John is survived by his wife the love of his life of 60 years Eleanor of Stony Point, His Loving children John Kuryla Jr. and his wife Carmen of West Haverstraw, Debra Kuryla of Stony Point, his cherished grandchildren Jessica, Amanda & Nikolas Kuryla, his adored 4 great Grandchildren and his brother Joseph Kuryla. The family will receive friends & family on Weds Dec 4th from 3 - 6 PM at the TJ McGowan & Sons Funeral Home 71. N. Central Highway, Garnerville, NY. Religious service will be held on Weds at 5:30 Pm at the Funeral Home with Military Honors. A private cremation will follow. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in John's memory to People to People, 121 West Nyack Road, Nanuet, NY 10954