Andrew was born on October 1st, 1957 in Rockville Centre, NY to Catherine L. (Davis) Zuk and Peter F. Zuk II. Andrew was married to Kim M. (Durkee) Zuk on May 6th, 1978 at the Portlandville Methodist Church. They were happily married for 43 years and were best friends and lifelong partners.
Andrew is survived by his wife Kim M. (Durkee) Zuk, children Laura E. Doenges (Sean) of Delhi NY, and Andrew M. Zuk (Jamie) of Oneonta NY, grandchildren Ryan and Jacob Doenges of Delhi and Brynn O. Zuk of Oneonta NY, brother Rev. Kenneth Zuk (Lisa) of Vestal NY, sister Evelyn Zuk of Franklin NY, sister Kathy Mahon of Outer Banks NC, brother Paul Zuk of Apex NC, brother Peter F. Zuk III (Margaret) of Franklin NY, sister Doreen Lepore (Thomas) of Hobe Sound FL, brother William Zuk of Connecticut, and mother in-law Meryle L. Durkee of Fredericksburg, VA and his many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Andrew is predeceased by his parents Catherine L. (Davis) Zuk and Peter F. Zuk II.
Andrew graduated from Franklin Central School in Franklin NY, in 1976. Andrew was a 24-year member of the Franklin Fire Department and held the positions of assistant chief and commissioner. Andrew most recently retired after serving 15 years as the Director of Plant Operations at the Delaware County composting facility. Andrew also worked MAMCO in Oneonta NY, for 25 years and held many different leadership positions including production manager.
Andrew loved the outdoors. He would frequently visit Pulaski, NY for the annual salmon run, fish for striped bass in the Hudson River, fish on the great lakes, the ocean and ice fish on several local bodies of water. He spent countless hours in the woods hunting for whitetail deer, turkey and other animals. He also loved four-wheeling and camping with his wife, children and grandchildren. Andrew was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan and always reminded his friends (especially those Giants fans) by wearing his Dallas Cowboys hats or t-shirts, or by even hanging a flag in front of his house. He also loved grilling, cooking and preparing food for others. Most of all, Andrew was a generous and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He would give you the shirt off his back if he could and was always there for others. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
The family will be holding a private service and requests that remembrances and memorial contributions be made in the form of donations to the Franklin Fire Department, P.O. Box 8 Franklin NY 13775 or the Community Bible Church P.O. Box 65 Franklin NY 13775.
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