Steven Kuta

Mr. Steven Paul Kuta, 55, of 106 Howland Ave., Adams, died suddenly on Monday evening, July 6, 2009, at the North Adams Regional Hospital. He was born in Pittsfield on July 16, 1953, a son of the late Paul and Vivian (Tracy) Kuta. He attended schools in Cheshire and graduated from Hoosac Valley High School with the class of 1971. He was an outstanding offensive and defensive lineman for the football team, as well as a shot-putter in track. Upon his graduation, Mr. Kuta worked as a plumber for Francis McGrath, and General Electric. He eventually became a union member with the Plumbers/Pipefitters Local 151, Chicopee. He was a communicant of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cheshire. Steve was very active with the Church and was a former member of the Parish Counsel. He was a member of the Polish National Alliance, Adams, and a past member of the Hoosac Hose Company, Cheshire. Steve was well-known throughout the Adams-Cheshire area as a hard worker, with a ready simile and a good joke. He very much enjoyed reading, particularly newspapers, and discussing current events. He is survived by his longtime companion, Sandra Brazee of Savoy and their children; 2 Sons - Garrett Kuta of Adams, and Seth Kuta of Savoy; 2 Daughters - Kayla Kuta and Nissa Kuta, both of Savoy; 1 Step-Daughter - Shana Brazee of Providence, RI; 2 Brothers - Marc Kuta of Acton, MA and Michael Kuta of Andover, MA; 4 Sisters - Nancy Agostini of Williamstown, Jane Atkins of North Hampton, NH, Patricia Gannon of Wallingford, CT, and Ellen Benedict of Framingham, MA, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends. The funeral will be on Friday, July 10, at 8:45AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Cheshire, celebrated by Rev. David R. Raymond, Pastor. Burial will follow in Cheshire Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Hoosac Hose Company through the funeral home.