Ian Michael Kukfa, 19, of Chincoteague, VA, passed away on August 27, 2025, from complications of a rare genetic disorder, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (V-EDS).

Born in Toms River, NJ in 2006, Ian was the beloved son of Ken and Kara Kukfa and the cherished brother of Sarah and Robert Kukfa.

He is survived by a loving extended family, including his grandmother, Phyllis Logan (Barnegat, NJ); aunts and uncles Patty and Pete Ciszek (Hamilton, NJ), Dorothy Pavloff (Portola Valley, CA), Jay and Karen Logan (Metuchen, NJ), Judi Irving (Staten Island, NY), and Michael and Terry Irving (Metuchen, NJ). He was also a devoted cousin to Danny and Katie Ciszek; Caroline and Katherine Pavloff; Evie, Declan, and Felicity Logan; and Ashton and Olivia Irving.

Ian's courage and selflessness were evident in his final wish: he chose to donate his body to medical research, hoping that his journey might ease the suffering of others.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 4th, at 5:00 p.m. at Christ Church, 415 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ. An open house reception will immediately follow in Disciples Hall at the same location.

In lieu of flowers or food, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ian's memory to: The Ehlers-Danlos Society at www.ehlers-danlos.com or to Christ Episcopal Church , 415 Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08753 at www.christchurchtomsriver.org