Obituary: Sally A. Kuck, 89, Longtime Riverside Resident

Courtesy of Fred D. Knapp Funeral Home

Sally Ann Kuck, 89, a longtime resident of Riverside, CT passed away on January 5, 2024. The loving wife of John Kuck for 66 years, she is survived by him and their two children, Nancy Morimoto (Rod) of Mountain View, CA, and Thomas Kuck (Lea) of New York City. They and the four grandchildren will all miss Sally dearly. She touched many people throughout her life with her friendliness and hospitality. She is preceded in death by her sister Lois and brother-in-law Melvin Szramkowski, of Cheektowaga, NY.

Sally worked as a dental hygienist in Greenwich for many years. She served actively in the First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich in roles ranging from Sunday school teacher to deacon. She volunteered through every stage of her life, as a Cub Scout Den Mother, an English language teacher, and an office support worker for At Home in Greenwich.

She and John hosted many young adults at their home for extended periods to assist them as they launched. She enjoyed playing tennis and paddle tennis and had many close friends, who celebrated and supported one another. Sally and John also enjoyed exploring national parks and other destinations with their children and grandchildren. During the last decade of her life, however, she increasingly suffered from the effects of Parkinson’s Disease.

Born Sally Ann Fies on February 20, 1934, in Buffalo, NY, she lost both her parents while a young adult but carried on, becoming a dental hygienist for local schools. She met John at a USO dance when he was stationed at an Army post in Cambria, New York. They married on June 28, 1958 and devoted themselves to each other.

A service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:00am at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwich, 1 West Putnam Avenue, Greenwich. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to At Home in Greenwich and the Parkinson’s Foundation.