Thomas D. Kucharski, 82, of Brunswick, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Tom was born on April 13, 1943, in Cleveland, the son of the late Adam and Frances (Matyjasik) Kucharski.

He was a proud United States Submarine veteran. He served mainly on the USS Piper 409. Tom worked for IBEW Local 38 for over 30 years. He had a great sense of humor and a quick wit. He never met a stranger, could talk to just about anyone, and was loved by all. Tom enjoyed golfing, fishing, and fly tying. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Tom also loved to travel to new destinations with his wife Charlene. He was known for his Super Bowl parties as well.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Kucharski; brothers and sisters, Norman Kucharski, Richard Cook, Robert Kucharski, Geraldine Janowicz, and Betty Haynes; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Kucharski, Ann Cook, Dorothy Kucharski, Edward Janowicz, Al Haynes, and Barb Ferenchak.

He is survived by his loving wife, Charlene (Ferenchak) Kucharski, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage; sons, Matthew ( Megan) Kucharski, and Matthew (Michaela) Gruver; daughter-in-law, Stacey Filippi; grandchildren, Connor, Hunter, and Lainey; sister, Diane (William) Brennan; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Louis Ferenchak, Cynthia (James) Kulon, Constance (Doug) Johnson and Caryn (Curt) Tuttle; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Waite Funeral Home: 3300 Center Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212 on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 3 to 7 pm. A service to celebrate Tom's life will be held at 7 pm. Inurnment with Navy honors will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery: 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, OH 44273 on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Disabled American Veterans – https://www.dav.org. Messages of comfort and support may be sent to Tom's family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.