Frederick Thomas Kulakowski
December 18, 1928 ~ June 9, 2018
DANVERS-Frederick T. Kulakowski, 89, passed away peacefully in his home June 9, 2018. He was the beloved husband of the late Doris Kulakowski with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. Fred was the devoted father of Kevin Kulakowski and his wife Lucy, Diane Kulakowski Morris, Cynthia Sliney and Raymond Kulakowski and his wife Dawn.
Born in Salem on December 18, 1928, he was the son of the late Roman and Teresa (Fay) Kulakowski. He is also survived by his sister, Bertha Avigian and her husband John. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Raymond, Joseph, Marie, Gertrude, Martha, William, Rita, Vincent, Arthur and Richard.
Grampy as he was known, was the proud grandfather of Brant, Todd, Angela, Christopher, Nicole, Jacklyn, Kristen, Chad, & Roman. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Fred was employed as a Master Electrician for Sylvania for over 28 years and was a member of the Quarter Century Club. He was known as the singing electrician who brought a smile to all his co-workers faces when he would show up to sing his rendition of happy birthday.
A Danvers resident for over 60 years, Mr. Kulakowski was a weekly communicant of Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church. He was a member of The Holy Name Society as well as the Knights of Columbus. He served as a scout leader for Troop 58 of Danvers. He enjoyed working with his hands and could fix any electrical, plumbing or carpentry challenge. If he made it, then it was never going to come down.
He was an honorably discharged veteran who proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Tachikawa, Japan and was the recipient of the Korean Service medal and the UN service Medal.
His Funeral Service will be celebrated at 11AM on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial will follow in Saint Mary Cemetery, Salem. Visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday from 9:30-10:45AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA, 01923.
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I was so fortunate to have Uncle Fred in my life. I loved being around him. He was always smiling, loved his wife beyond words, and was a was a terrific Dad.
Thank you for your heroic efforts in the past two years for coming outside or to the door when my Dad, Mom and I made our weekly visits for a laugh or two.
Being born into the Kulakowski family was such a blessing; family parties, cook-outs, holidays and cuzzins that for me, have become lifelong friends.
Thank you Uncle Fred and Aunt Doris for creating Kevin, Diane, Cindi, and Ray. Every family party or gathering they make a special effort to attend and keep making family memories.
Rest in peace Uncle. I know that you know, you were well loved.
To Diane, Kevin, Cindy, Raymond and all family members,
I will miss Fred and his welcoming smile during my many visits
with him these past years after his lovely wife Doris passed away.
I enjoyed adding a piece or two to the jigsaw puzzle that was always
on the dining room table that he was working on, some that
I fear I would not have the patience to complete as he did.
He was such a gentle soul and spoke so often about his loving family
and how attentive they have always been to him making sure all
his needs were met.
May God Bless all of you and bring you comfort in all the special
memories you have of your dad, grandfather, brother,& uncle.
Love & prayers,
Linda & Lou Perrino
Fred was one of the nicest men we ever met, always had a kind word and was ready to poke a little fun at you in an instant! Dayna and I are a sending our thoughts and prayers to the Kulakowski Family., your Dad was great guy!
No matter how busily we flew down the street , everyone slowed down to say “hi” to Fred. He was able to slow us down, and make us reflect on our hectic lives,.. and what really matters. He was the best neighbor you could ask for. He was a great family man, with an ever expanding, tight knit family. He was quick with a light hearted jab or observation. We always made sure we took our boys trick or treating to his house. Even on a gloomy day,.. he had a way of lifting us all up, He was full of joy and a love of life. He was an inspiration to all of us on Clinton Ave. We are so glad to have had the pleasure of having Fred as a neighbor. Now , after a rich and blessed 89 presence on this planet, he has been taken into God’s loving hands to join his beloved wife. Fred will be missed by our entire neighborhood. A great guy indeed. The Welch family and every family on Clinton Ave will feel sadness this summer when we look out the window, and Fred is no longer out there. He will always be in our hearts.
So sorry Kevin, Diane, Cindy and Ray. Many memories growing up and playing in your yard. Your Dad always made some really cool stuff