David Kukta age 71 of 25 Cross Road Chester passed away Saturday at Middlesex Memorial Hospital in Middletown. He was the loving husband of Diane Clancy Kukta for the past 46 years. He was born in New Haven July 20, 1949. He was the son of the late Barnett and Elsia Brown Kukta. He owned and operated D & D Trucking and Excavating Company in Chester. He attended Daniel Hand High School in Madison. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons David (Laurie) Kukta Jr. of Westbrook, Steven Kukta (Kasha) of Higganum. One brother Barney (Raisa) Kutka of North Carolina. Also survived by three granddaughters Julia, Caillen, Ashley Kukta.

Friends may call at the Swan Funeral Home 80 East Main Street Clinton, Wednesday from 3-6pm. Burial services will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Chester Ambulance Association Chester Ct or the American Cancer Society 111 Founders Plaza East Hartford Ct. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Carl Swan of Hamden Memorial Funeral Home 1300 Dixwell Avenue Hamden. Condolences may be expressed at Hamdenmemorialfuneralhome.com.