Ihor Kulbida

The life of Ihor Kulbida
May 5, 1940 - March 22, 2023

ROCHESTER- Ihor Kulbida, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Ihor was born in 1940 near Kiev, Ukraine. When he was a small child, his parents fled Ukraine due to World War 2. They found refuge in a displaced persons camp in Germany. After several years, they were given residency in Brazil and built a life there for nine years, finally immigrating to the United States in 1958.

Ihor met his wife Marina four years later in 1962 in Brooklyn, NY. They were next door neighbors. They were married in 1964 and their son Chris was born in 1965. Their lovely daughter Larissa, was born in 1969 and sadly passed away in 2021.

Ihor graduated from the City College of New York with an electrical engineering degree. He and his family moved to Rochester and he worked as an engineer and manager at Xerox Corporation for 33 years. When he retired, he devoted his time as an associate pastor and treasurer for his church.

Ihor will be remembered as a caring husband by Marina, his wife of 58 years, father, and grandfather, and good friend to many.

In remembrance of Ihor's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Abundant Grace Church, 4292 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612 in lieu of gifts.

Calling hours will be held at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Blvd., Rochester, NY on Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 12pm-1pm, with a service to immediately follow.