Robert E. Kucinski

September 17, 1935 - June 9, 2022

Robert E. Kucinski, age 86, passed away peacefully in his home June 9th, 2022 in Lanark, Illinois. He was surrounded by his family. Law-Jones Funeral Home in Lanark, Illinois will host visitation services 5-8 pm June 16th, 2022. A Catholic mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., June 17th, 2022 at St. Wendelin’s Church in Shannon, Illinois. A full Military Honors Service will be performed graveside. Aside from his family, Robert’s greatest devotion was to the military. He proudly served in the U.S Army from 1955 until retiring as a Sergeant Major in 1984. He continued his military career by teaching ROTC at Lane Tech H.S (2yrs) and Lake View H.S (14 yrs) in Chicago, Illinois. He proudly wore his uniform for 45 years. Robert was born in Buffalo, New York to Edward and Helen Kucinski. He is survived by his wife Patricia of 58 years, 4 children Stephen (Luvina) Kucinski, Kendra (John) Beechen, Jon (Catina) Kucinski and Michele (Bruce)Paterson, 19 Grandchildren, 15 Great-Grandchildren and 11 nieces and nephews. Robert is survived by his sister Bernadine Kucinski and brother Paul (Terry) Kucinski. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Helen, his son Eric, his sister Maureen and his brother Edward.