He was born Sept. 25, 1960, to Richard and Jane Kurelko.
Predeceased by his father, he is survived by his mother and sisters, Kerri Scherman of North Carolina and Nancy Pollard of Rocky Point.
Private arrangements were handled by O.B. Davis Funeral Home in Miller Place.
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.