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The Stephen J Kunitsky Fund's Interests
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Heroes
Thank You Donors:
Benjamin Treat, Lynn Fink, Charles Young, Britta Haring, Tami Haring, Vic and Beryl Kunitsky, Rob Sellers, Jerry Ross, Cassie Heck, Jason Kurr, Liza Lee, Emily Mateya, Kyle Broomhall, Dave Broomhall, Robbie Shull, Cindy Kerr, Rob Zellers, Cathy Sterling, Donna Kauffman, Dawn Main, Danna Hodges, Diane Szelenyi-Wimmer, Jillian Ternosky,
Eric Szelenyi, Becki Fidler, Janet Pescatore, Katie Pinder, Ted Pappas, Kathryn McGonegal, Lindsay Stalnecker, Kristi Papiro, Richard Eckert, Jamie Gilbert Faller, Walter Wood, Molly Butchko, Lindsay Stilwell, Elaine Seaman, Tessa Simmons, Storie Connors, Chris Hunter, Dudie and the gracious attendees of "The Duderaiser," The Oley Fair Cake and Cider Stand, Alexandra McInnes, Amy Wienczek, Vicky Scheidt, Carole Nolf, James Schearer, Kitty Wittich, Greg Shay, Murph Casey, Gary Kraus, David and Susan Gorky, Ray Bokus, Rita Schiavo, Joel Moceri, Angela Klein, Jill Porter, Catherine Noble, Kyle Brady, Halina Michlen, Ryan Schrank, Victoria Son, Ricky Hummel, Rick Hummel, Margaret Iwanoski, Blair Davis, Christine Leffel, Rebecca Savastio, Ashley Traxler, Rachel Goldman, Lorraine Lee, Antonia Giannapoulos, John Chwatek, Tara Miksitz, Josh Wagaman, Kim Wagaman, Tom C, Pam Wagaman, Morgan Prosser, Diane, Bob, Matt, & CJ Briscoe, Dorothy and Thomas Burke, Louis Catelli, Troy, Shea, Bonnie, and Dave Gould, Lorraine Hine, Warren Moyer, Barry and Linda Brandt, Bruce Conrath, Randy and Donna Shoemaker,Donna Steigerwalt, Francis and Christine Tomasott, Earl and Nancy Utz, Lindsay Wolf, Barry and Linda Brandt, Mark and Cynthia Riegel, C Irvin Rathman, Maggie Krell, Sue Fidler, Chris Hillibush, Shannon Sitler, Amber Storey, Lauri Storey, Meghen McWilliams, Tobey McWilliams, Linda Zielinski, Christopher Traxler, Phyllis Geccko, Nancy Littlefield, Martha Smith, Joanne Zielinski, Kelly & Mariss Mednis,
Governor Mifflin Intermediate School – 4th Graders, parents & teachers, Patricia Gatto DeAngelis, Troop 129 –Tafton c/o Tom Field, Nate Day, James Weller, Kimmy Weller,
Bruce Young, Derek Denunzio, Mary & Bob Fidler, Anne & Rod Waldron, Sharon Scheidt,
Jacob Scheidt, Chris Stevens, B.A. Stevens, Nancy, Will, and Miranda Stanton, Blair Haring, Chris Haring, The Members of Society Beat, The Members of Tin Bird Choir,
Barbara Horwith, Stacy Olexy, Leah Kearney, Sara Anne, John & Doris Smith, Anna & John Cavanaugh, Berkal Bartolozzi, Elizabeth Deborah Shore, Bob & Michele Shakespeare, Jason “Dirty” Wagamen, Michele Roberts, Harold & Joan Kelley, Doreen Addison, Helen Hutchison, John Hassett, Bonnie & James Kepics, Gary & Christine Wells, Charles & Carolyn Bradley, Sally Anne & Daniel Oppenheim, Amanda Gerretz,
Barb & Rich Kurr, Dolly Cardone, Jenn Sharon, Gail Gottlund, Leroy Oelschlager, Kylene Laity, Karen Walton, Paula Heckman
About me: In January 2008, after a long and exhaustive battle, Stephen J. Kunitsky, 25, lost his battle with cancer.
In November of 2006, three weeks before graduating from the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy, Steve was diagnosed with a very rare and very aggressive disease called neuroendocrine cancer. He and his fiancé Antonia pursued every existing course of action. He underwent round after round of chemo and radiation therapies, and for a short period, was declared cancer-free.
Unfortunately, the disease returned and was stronger than ever. It grew in his back, in his neck, and near his lungs, and didn’t appear to be slowing down. Treatments continued. Second opinions were sought. A variety of hospitals were visited. The cancer continued to grow. Shortly after Christmas 2007, Steve was readmitted into the hospital due to tumor growth and facial paralysis. He was later moved to the University of Pennsylvania with the hopes that they could offer a miracle. On January 26th, 2008, Steve died comfortably in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones.
Steve was an amazing human being with a passion for life. He loved his friends and his family with his whole heart, and taught us all how to love each other. Even in his final hours, he was more concerned with the well-being of those around him than of himself.
The Stephen J Kunitsky Fund was started to help Steve repay his astronomical medical bills, and now, as per Steve’s wishes, will continue and help others in similar situations. If you would like to make a contribution to the fund, please do so. If you know of someone in need, please send us an email. Thank you so much.
The Stephen J. Kunitsky Fund Website
Who I'd like to meet: YOU.
You can make an ONLINE DONATION by clicking the link in the GENERAL field, OR by sending checks or money orders - made out to THE STEPHEN J KUNITSKY FUND - to:
The Stephen J Kunitsky Fund
c/o Susquehanna Patriot Bank
46 W Main St
Fleetwood, PA 19522
Steve's family and his friends thank you.
The Stephen J Kunitsky Fund's Friend Space (Top 38)
Steve, One of my students lost an uncle the other day and said that she would tell him to say "hi" to you in heaven for me...I said "thank you" but it was too much...It was truly moving and I cried, and i am not at all afraid to admit it...Say hi to my dad for me bro. We all miss you! Please continue to watch over all of us and keep us safe!
They never kept their word Steve...they never kept their word. They haven't watched over me. They haven't even contacted me. They never kept their word.
I love you and miss you. I'll be close to you tomorrow when I do my first solo skydiving AFF jump...I know you'd be proud of me.
Now you have a friend to keep you company...I'm sure you and Eric are watching over us, having a few laughs...I miss you and love you. Both gone too soon, RIP
I was not close to steve at all. I went to high school with him, and I know he was a good person, (better than most). This was an aweful thing that has happend, and I think it is awesome that so many people have donated there time to help Steve, and now his cause. That being said, The comment below, should never had a recant to it. Its very hard to understnad the stages of grief when you loose a sibling. And whoever sent a BULLITON out to say something back to his pain, does not quite understand it. Let the boy grieve for his brother, in whatever way it may be. There's no need to explain yourselves to him. He knows. There is a lot of stages to grief, and like he said, everyone wants want Steve would have wanted, well, then be there for his brother and don't humiliate him on the internet. I think his loss may be enough right now. I love of you guys!
I am going to explain myself for everyone who took offense but for whatever reason, couldn't ask me about it so went and complained to someone who hardly knows me.
My previous message was only directed at anyone who felt that I had not done enough for Steve. If you're one of those people then yes, it's towards you. If not, then it's not towards you...
and for anyone who cares...my name is Alex Kunitsky, Steve's brother and I exist.
Steve, I visit your grave all the time. I think I actually gave myself frostbite the other day from how long I sat by you and just talked. I'm getting tired of hearing what people think you wanted and what your wishes were. I wish you were here to tell them all to shut the fuck up and set things right again.
There is not a single person alive reading this who knows Steve better than I do. If you think you've done more for him than me because you've got time on your hands, know how to type and click, and attended some fundraisers, then fuck you too. I love Steve more than I love myself. I'll go set up a fund, make a website and a myspace all within an hour, it's not that fucking hard. No one ever came to me and asked if I wanted to be included in this shit, if i wanted any say in anything. So then these people think they've done so much more because they did it without my knowing. I can't even go to a local pizza place and pick up my brothers donation jar...can you believe that bullshit?
Steve I love you and miss you so much. Why did this happen....why...why...why...I cry every single day. God I miss you, I feel like i'm going crazy..
Hi Steve... I really dont no what to say to you but I Miss you. Words really cant explain how i fell but we all went out the other ngiht and it really felt like you were right there with us. Love you steve honestly i still remember wen i first met you and how crazy we all use to get. I know you are with us everyday and i want you know I Love you and miss you.. we will all be together again budddy.. Ps YOUR BEAT!
I look at your pictures and myspace pages every single day. I wait for the phone ring to here about the latest DVDs you got that we have to watch. Everyone says time will heal all wounds but I haven't quite found that to be true yet. I miss you more every day and would give anything to have you back.
There was the Steve everyone knew and then there was Steve my brother, whom for 22 years and 4 months, was there for me and taught me so much. I have more memories of us than I know what to do with. All day they run through my mind, the good AND the bad. I know you're watching over all of us and would want us to continue on with our lives. You always put everyone before yourself. I will always love you Steve and one day we will be together again and like usual, you can show me the ropes and tell me what that Heaven place is all about.
-your one and only blood brother aka "asshole" and many others lol Alex Kunitsky
hey steve i know you know everything thats stil going on man i know your looking down at us i love you soooo much you touched my heart you were like a brother to me and best of all a godson your going to be missed but il always keep the memory we had inside me 4-ever i hope your happy where ever god took you i love i love you R.I.P i will be with you soon steve just not yet your, GODFATHER Harry
Steve, I am so glad I had a chance to see you again before you left us. That meant the world to me! Brian was also happy to finally meet you too after I had told him so much about you. Your memory will always & forever live on. I love you, XOXO Voula & Brian
Steve here it goes again.....Its Maritsa and Niko, we just want to say how much we miss you and love you!!!! You are and will always be my brother in law and my family!!! You will never be forgotten and we love you sooo much. Rest in peace Steve.... Love Always, Maritsa and Niko
Steve, No words could ever explain how much you will be missed. You have touched so many people's lives, and have made a huge impact on my life. It seems as though all my memories of high school have you in them. You were there through everything, and your memory and love will remain with me forever. I'm so honored to have had you as my first love and you will always have a piece of my heart. <3 forever
My Deepest Sympathy to all of Stevens friends and family. I did not know Steven personally but I was deeply moved by the stories I had been told of his courage, strength and kindness.
Steve, I miss you already buddy. Nobody will ever emphasize my last name like you did. And if you really want to be called "King", thats fine with me. Like most of us, the last few days I have been reminiscing times spent hanging out and laughing together, memories that i will always cherish. Thank you for always being my friend, it meant the world to me. Peace be with you, -Kurrrrrrr!
Words right now cannot express the sorrow Steve's family, friends and myself feel. Steve may be gone in body, but he will always live through us in memories.
