Mr. John J. Mikulec, 87, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mr. Mikulec was born in Newfield, NY on December 23, 1933, the son of the late Charles F. and Pauline Kubinec Mikulec. He was a graduate of Newfield Central School and went on to earn his AAS degree in Forestry at the Paul Smith’s College in New York. John joined the US Army in 1956 and was discharged in 1958 with the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Potter-DeWitt Construction, and was a Civil Engineer for the NYSDOT until his retirement in 1994. John also was a licensed taxidermist for several years and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Catholic faith.
Survivors include: his wife of 57 years, Patricia Rowe Mikulec; two daughters, Lisa A. Mulcahey (John), of Weedsport, NY, and Dr. Erin A. Mikulec, of Normal, IL; as well as several cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Vincent and Charles F. Mikulec, and several aunts and uncles.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM (Noon), on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Bangs Funeral Home, 209 W. Green Street, Ithaca, NY, with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Wednesday, at the funeral home.
The Bangs Funeral Home, NY, is in charge of the arrangements. www.bangsfuneralhome.com
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SERVICES Visitation
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. 209 W Green St. Ithaca, New York 14850
Funeral ServiceWednesday, June 23, 2021 12:00 PM
Bangs Funeral Home, Inc. 209 W Green St. Ithaca, New York 14850
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