January 31, 1943 - October 9, 2024
WEEDSPORT - Jack, a resident of Weedsport, was the son of the late John Kimak and Kate (Wheeler) Kimak, and grandson of his beloved grandparents, Irma and Orville Wheeler.
He attended Central High School in Auburn until his senior year, then transferred to Elbridge Central School, where he graduated and met the love of his life, Joanne (Keough) Kimak. Jack and Joanne celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anniversary on July 14, 2024.
Jack was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. After serving in the Military, he and his family returned to Central New York. He worked as a home-delivery milkman for Crowley Dairy Company and eventually the NYS Thruway Weedsport Bridge Crew where he retired after 27 dedicated years.
Jack served as a member of the Town of Brutus Zoning Board of Appeals and Weedsport Free Library. He is best remembered by always having the right tool and limitless skill set to build or repair anything his friends and family asked of him. Jack was a man of many talents and always willing to help and guide with projects.
In addition to his wife, Joanne; he is the cornerstone to his four children: Jennifer (Rick) Banas, Kate (Jon) Picciano, Margaret (Thomas) Colella, and Matthew (Suzann) Kimak. He's the proud "Papa" to six grandchildren: Justin Picciano, Nicholas Picciano, Marlana Colella, Erin Kimak, Kenneth (Alize) Colella, Jaclyn Kimak; great-granddaughter, Rosemary Colella; and several cousins; especially, Lynn Wheeler who was like a brother.
At Jack's request, he wrote the following to be included herein, "I would like to thank Dr. Brian Bennett and Dr. Mary Abdukly for guiding me through 15 years of Scleroderma. Thanks, Chuck. Semper Fi."
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at White Chapel Funeral Home, 2719 Erie Drive Weedsport, NY.
A private burial at a later date will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery in Jordan, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Weedsport Fire Department or Brutus Food Pantry.
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