Gerald T. Kubin of Whiting, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at the Oakland Care Center in NJ. Gerald was born on September 25, 1929 in Queens, NY, where he grew up and relocated to Kerhonkson, NY with his wife Alice. Together, they and their dear friends, Nick and Elaine Oprysko owned and operated the Casino Restaurant in Kerhonkson for over 14 years. Following the sale of the business Gerald and Alice moved to New Jersey.
Gerald was a Veteran of the United States Army, a member of the Ukrainian Catholic War Veterans, the VFW and St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church.
He was predeceased by his wife Alice in 2009 and is survived by his sister Gloria Saluk of PA, and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting will be held on Monday, December 26th from 5-7pm at H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson. Panakhyda will begin at 6pm on Monday. The Holy Sacrifice of the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 27th at 10am at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson. Burial will follow at Holy Spirit Cemetery, Hamptonburgh, NY.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Gerald's name to St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1344 White Oak Bottom Road, Toms River, New Jersey 08755