Pittsford – Dwight G. Kitchen Jr. passed away peacefully on December 16th at the age of 92. Born in Lyons, NY, he grew up in Wolcott, NY and graduated from Leavenworth High School.
Dwight was a veteran of the United States Navy and served in Asia during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Dwight raised his family in Hilton, NY and later moved to Sodus Point before retiring from Eastman Kodak where he worked as an Electrical Engineer for over thirty-eight years in engineering, production, and procurement. He was active in supporting elections and volunteered at election polls during his time in Pittsford, NY.
Dwight played baseball in High School and later in an Eastman Kodak League. He had a love for golf and over the years belonged to Salmon Creek CC, Sodus Bay Heights CC, and Carolina Shores in Calabash NC. He supported the amateur golf community as a volunteer for RDGA and as committee member for Finger Lakes Senior Golf. He was also a fan of Syracuse basketball, the Buffalo Bills, and was a season ticket holder for the Rochester Americans.
Survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Alice (Lyman); children, Kathy (Steve) Sklenar, Sue (Mike) Connell, Barb (Tim) Anderson, Chip (Patty) Kitchen; grandchildren, Tara (Brian) Scott, Stephen (Stacey) Sklenar, Mike (Alex) Connell, Matt Connell, Bridget, David, Laura and Patrick Kitchen; great grandchildren, Henry, Hudson and Carrick Scott, Emelia and Evan Sklenar, Brianna and AJ Connell. Sister JoAnn (Doug) Venette, brother Jim Kitchen, brother in-laws Arthur (Helen) Lyman and Ray Spies.
Dwight was predeceased by parents Dwight G Kitchen Sr. and Helen (Albrecht) Harrison, his stepmother Freda Kitchen, sister Janet (Jerry) Kaltenborn, and sister-in-law Eleanor (Lyman) Spies.
Dwight’s family would like to give thanks to all the staff that work in the Blue Unit at Heather Heights and a very special thanks to Beatrice, Emily, Roxanne and Sherry for the wonderful care that he was given.
Family and friends may gather for visitation at Keenan Funeral Home 7501 Rt 31, Fairport, N.Y. from 10am-12pm on Saturday (December, 23) which will include a service. Dwight will be laid to rest in Rose Cemetery, North Rose, NY. In Lieu of flowers please donate to the National Kidney Foundation or a charity of your choice
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8 responses to “Kitchen Jr., Dwight G.”
What a pleasant man with a big smile. All who crossed paths with Dwight are better for it.
So sad to hear this. Loved seeing him when he came to the VA as he always gave the warmest hellos. He will be missed by all of us here and always hold a special place in my heart. Thoughts and prayers for all of his family and friends.
So saddened , Dwight and his lovely wife Alice were very good friends. Dwight was a good golfer at the Sodus bay country club and a partner in league play. He will be Much Missed .
A man with the biggest heart. Was loved by many. Sorry we didn’t get together in the past. I remember the early years and our Thanksgiving dinners in Phelps. RIP 😔😔
The Veterans Outreach Center extends our deepest sympathy in Dwight’s passing.
We acknowledge and are truly grateful for his service to our country.
I’m sorry for your loss. Sorry we’ve lost touch. I always admired your father. He was a great man. The hockey rinks he built were phenomenal. I hope your all doing well. Miss your mom too. She was wonderful. I send my love to all.
Thanks Dave for your kind words. Would love to connect with you if possible. chip.kitch@gmail.com
My condolences to the Kitchen family. I have many fond hockey memories of him. He was a great supporter of all things McQuaid hockey!