Captain Kenny Krulish

Captain Kenny Krulish December 22, 1963 - January 22, 2013 Capt. Kenny Krulish, age 49, of St. Augustine, passed away unexpectedly on January 22, 2013. Kenny was born and grew up in Jacksonville, and was a 1980 graduate of Clay High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and soon after began his career as a firefighter in St. Marys, Georgia. In 1988, he became employed with St. Johns County Fire Rescue working an ambulance for SJC EMS. Since that time Kenny has progressed through the ranks, currently holding the rank of Captain, in the North-Central District at Station 15. Captain Krulish has always been an active and well respected member of his department serving in many roles in both the Administrative and Operations Sections of the Department. Of his numerous accomplishments, he most enjoyed helping develop the training division at St. Johns Co. Fire Rescue and training firefighters throughout the state for more than 10 years. On a personal level, Kenny was known as a man of strong faith and integrity, and he was an active member of Anchor Faith Church. Above all, he loved and cherished his family with whom he enjoyed spending as much time as possible. He will be forever remembered as a devoted husband and loving father, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by his beloved and adoring wife, Amy Krulish, a daughter, Karaline, and son, Jeffrey, all of St. Augustine; his parents, Kenneth & Marcia Krulish of Fleming Island; a sister, Kim Chaney (P.J.) of Fleming Island; a brother, John Krulish (Sheri) of Callahan; nephew & nieces, Tyler Chaney, Joshua Chaney and Michelle Krulish; father and mother-in-law, Bob & Ocia Fromme of Union Grove, N.C.; mother-in-law, Cynthia Palmer of Snellville, Ga.; Aunt Brenda and Uncle Burt Wilder; and a cousin, Tom Wilder. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Anchor Faith Church in the Ponce de Leon Mall, with Pastor Earl Glisson officiating. Interment with honors rendered by St. Johns County Fire Rescue and Sheriffs Office will follow at Craig Memorial Park. A visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25th at Anchor Faith Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Anchor Faith Church, 2121 U.S. 1 South, Suite 28, St. Augustine, FL. 32086 for the purchase of a new sounds system in Kenny's memory. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.