Stephen J Kucik Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stephen Kucik, born July 26, 1951, in Detroit Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. He is predeceased by his parents, Jane and Stephen Kucik Sr., sister, Mary Smith, Uncle Paul and Aunt Cecil Kucik. He is survived by Brother in Law, Bobby Smith, and Cousins; Jimmy, Barry and Kathy, Joe and Sue, and Johnny Kucik, Janis and Ed Wareck, Mary and Curt Graulich, and their families. Stephen moved to St. Cloud at age 27 and joined the family that was already here with the family business, Polynesian Inn and Sir Lancelot (now Fatboys). He worked for 17 years with Star Linen and also Mel Fisher Treasures at Gaylord Palms sales. Stephen also worked at Old Florida Cafe, in St. Cloud, as a chef, and assisted at the Lakeside Inn cooking for special events. Prior to his illness, he was also maintenance at Capone’s Dinner Theater in Kissimmee. Stephen was an advocate, adventurer, photographer, and a wine connoisseur. Just like the little gnome stature Stephen had, one of his biggest collections was that of gnomes and fairies. He loved gatherings of family and friends. Stephen was someone who had a fierce determination to live, and loved to explore either finding that difficult trail, spectacular waterfall, or to capture that perfect “picture” of Gods divinely created masterpiece of sky, land, woods, flowers, birds, and seas. Towards the end, as he became frustrated with his never before “limitations”, when he could hardly mouth the words of what it was he wanted…then suddenly his quirky little smile drew across his face when he acknowledged..yes…”McGriddle!” Egg, Sausage and cheese! Not to mention the dozen donuts he polished off while he was recuperating that Joe had brought for him. For all those who have touched his life, those “friends” that became family, Stephen has expressed his thankfulness. His mother Jeanie “Jane”, sustained the family with her constant infusion of faith in God, which at this moment we can see is the greatest and lasting gift. The gift we take with us, the one that opens the everlasting doors of True Life.

Stephen J Kucik

July 26, 1951 - May 2, 2018