Dorothy Ann Kuski

KUSKI, DOROTHY A (nee Gallo), of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Sanford, NC, Rhinebeck, NY, and North Massapequa, NY, on December 4, 2022, at age 90.  Devoted wife to Philip for 68 years. Loving mother to Kenneth (Terry), and Phyllis Lawless (Peter).  Fond sister of Maryann, late sisters Margaret, Rita, Judy, and Barbara, and late brother Neil.  Wonderful grandmother to Christopher, Jennifer, Caroline, and great-grandmother to Colt, Lucas, and Emily.

Dorothy, better known as Dottie, spent her early years in Hempstead, NY where she met Philip Kuski, of the Hempstead NY Police Department, and was married in 1954.  They would move to North Massapequa, NY, and raise their family.  Dottie and Phil traveled extensively over the years and enjoyed many cruises with friends.

Dottie was a human resources administrator at Hofstra University for 20 years before she retired and moved from North Massapequa, NY to Rhinebeck, NY, and eventually to Sanford, NC, and Jacksonville, FL.  While Dottie enjoyed cooking family meals, especially on holidays, and painting, her passion was spending time with family and friends.

While in Sanford, NC, Dottie devoted much of her time volunteering at Helping Hands Clinic where she devoted countless hours helping the underserved suffering from chronic illness.  Both Phil and Dottie were devout parishioners at Saint Stephen the First Martyr Catholic Church of Sanford where they formed many lasting friendships.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 12 from 5 PM-7 PM at the Quinn-Shalz Funeral Home located at 3600 3^rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida, 32250.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, December 13, at 11:30 AM at the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church located at 545 A1a N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 immediately followed by interment at Jacksonville National Cemetery located at 4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Community Hospice & Palliative Care of Jacksonville, 4266 Sunbeam Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32257