Michael John Kuna
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed in: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: August 15th, 2011
The family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their father, Michael John Kuna on Aug. 15, 2011, at the Glace Bay Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Josef and Miria (Boszniak) Kuna.
Mike retired as a coal miner after 40 years of service. He worked in No. 2, 20 , 26 and Phalen collieries.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending all of his spare time at his log cabin “The Big Barren Lodge” at Big Glen. Visitors at his house often left with fresh eggs, trout, deer roast, duck or lobster as his generosity knew no bounds.
Volunteer work included Fish and Game, Glace Bay Minor Hockey, Little League baseball, past-president of the Ukrainian Catholic Men’s Club. He was also honoured as a blood donor by the Red Cross (over 50 times).
He is survived by his sons, Michael (Laurel), Paul, John Robert (Vangi); daughter, Joanne; one sister, Anne Delicaet; grandchildren, Paul Joe, Mary, Aaron, Jane Kuna, Robbie and Colleen White.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife, Shirley, sister, Lena Perehiniak and brothers, Michael and Ludwig, in infancy.
Mike will also be missed by his good and dear friend Bruce Callahan, who was always there for him.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 17 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Curry’s Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, Aug. 18 at 11 a.m. in St. Leo’s Church with Rev. Leo Boone officiating.
Donations may be made to the VON, Cape Breton County Homecare or a charity of your choice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at jmcurry@ns.sympatico.ca.
