Kalevi Pukala's Obituary
Kalevi Pukala passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2022. Born in Finland to Henri and Astrid Pukala, Kalevi was 74 years old. He grew up in Cinnaminson and spend the last 50 years living in Delran, NJ. Beloved husband of 48 years to the late Lee Jazdowski Pukala, she passed in 2013. Loving father of Mike Pukala, Marc (Donna) Pukala and Thomas Pukala. Grandfather of Mikey, Jeff, Amanda, Katie, Mason, Melissa, Matthew and Steven. Brother of Leo Pukala and the late Armas Pukala.
Kalevi was a retired computer programmer and consultant for the Cigna Company in Philadelphia where he was employed for 35 years. After his retirement, Kalevi was employed for 15 years as a school bus driver for First Student in Delran.
Kalevi played hockey and baseball, he was a Tae Kwon Do 4 degree black belt in karate.
Funeral services were held privately for the family.
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