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Nicholas Kushta Obituary
Kushta, Nicholas P. age 81, WWII Army Veteran, loving brother of the late Olga (John) Klimick, late William (Mary) Kushta, late Nikolai and the late Vera Kushta, dear uncle of Carol (Daniel) Cyganowski, John Klimick, Susan Kushta, late Jean (Zeno) Pereira and the late Willliam (Mary Ann) Kushta, fond great and great-great uncle of many. Funeral 9:00 a.m. Tuesday from Fortuna Funeral Home, 4401 S. Kedzie Ave., to St. George Russian Orthodox Cathedral for 10:00 Mass. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. George Cathedral would be appreciated. Retired Principal with the Chicago Public Schools. To celebrate Nicholas's life, visit www.mem.com or for info., 773-523-7781To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Gary Wojton
December 14, 2003
I had the pleasure to work as the Physical Education Teacher at the Ruggles Elementary School when Nick was the Principal. I learned a lot from him during my years there (1981 - 1989) and will always keep my fond memories of him.
Conway and Elinor Dahmer
December 10, 2003
We have many happy memories of the times we spent with Nick in London on the Victory Gardens tours and visiting with him on Opening Nights at the theater. We will miss him. Our deepest sympathy to you in your time of loss.
Anne and Al Kazuk
December 7, 2003
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Nicholas. Our hopes and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
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