KRUCKOW,
Frederick Charles Sr.
Age 74, of Big Flats, NY, passed away Sunday, December 13th, at Bethany Manor after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. He was predeceased by his parents, George Kruckow Sr. and Hazel Frederick Kruckow; his brother, George Jr. (Nancy) Kruckow. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Rita (Vineski) Kruckow; his son, Frederick Jr. Kruckow (Mary) of Evans GA; daughter, Christine Kruckow-Kemp (Mike Hausner) of Montour Falls, NY; his nephew, David Kruckow (Karen) of Erin NY; and his grandchildren, Matthew, Stephanie, Elizabeth, Katherine, Casey, and Emily. Fred graduated from South Side High School of Elmira, NY in 1954 and was employed as a graphic artist at Commercial Press, the Star-Gazette, and at the Ithaca Journal where he retired after 28 years of service. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather who will be missed dearly. He spent his winters in Florida and his summers at Waneta Lake where he enjoyed going fishing and boating. He loved his dogs, John Wayne movies, and repairing old clocks. He was a member of St. Mary's Our Mother Church, All Saints Church of Lansing, NY, and The Sons of the American Legion in Horseheads, NY. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira/Southport, NY 14904 on Thursday, December 17, 2009, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring Fred's life will follow the visitation at 5 p.m. with Deacon George Welch to celebrate his life. Interment will take place privately and the convenience of his family in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association , 435 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14620. Thank You
Our special thanks to the Skilled 3 staff and Southern Tier Hospice at Bethany Manor who went beyond their call of duty by providing excellent care to Fred. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com