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Kenneth Michael Campia

1942 - 2016

Kenneth Michael Campia obituary, 1942-2016, Boston, MA

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

1803 Centre Street

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Kenneth Campia Obituary

1942 - 2016
Kenneth Michael Campia passed away on July 7th 2016 in his home in Belleair, Florida at age 73. He is survived by his wife, Karin and daughters, Tori and Tegan, who will carry on his insatiable love for adventure and unwavering moral compass. Kenneth was born in Boston Massachusetts on October 29th 1942 to Oscar and Sabina Campia. And he was the brother of Phillip Campia. He enjoyed living an active life style, especially skiing, sailing, and cycling. Mr. Campia's accomplishments include; an engineering degree from Cornell, a MBA from Tuck, a Bronze Star with Combat V, Vice Chairman of LaSalle Partners, and completing a transatlantic on his sailboat. He was a loving husband of 39 years, a fearlessly devoted father, a mentor, and a friend. Visitation will take place on July 13th at the Lawler Crosby Funeral Parlor from 4-8pm. The funeral service will be held on July 14th at 10am at Boston College High School's Chapel. An additional memorial service will be held in at Lake Forest College's Chapel on July 19th at 6pm.

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Published by New York Times from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2016.

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alan klingen

July 5, 2025

Ken and I had a passion for exotic Porsches. Rip my friend Alan and donnie klingen.

Carl Eybel

July 15, 2019

Ken was a great guy and loved by all who knew him. I hope he has found a boat to sail in Heaven.

Art Santry

October 6, 2016

Ken was in a class of his own. Great sailor and extremely humble man for all of his skills and accomplishments!!

Judy

July 15, 2016

When we lose a Loved One, they become a memory. Then the memory becomes a treasure. Hold on to those treasures of your Loved One, they will help you during these difficult times. Isa.41:10

Lynn

July 15, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

Howard Simpson

July 15, 2016

I will miss Ken. The great morning chats, the great leadership and the joy of a friend.

Cartl Eybel

July 14, 2016

Ken was a super guy and a very interesting patient. After the usual medical questions and discussion, we would talk about many things at the time of his office visits with me. I have missed seeing him and know he now will have a very restful peace.

July 13, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family. I hope you can find comfort in the words found at 1 Thess. 4:14. May you have the strength to cope through this difficult time.

July 13, 2016

Dear family I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Timothy 1:11 says that God is a happy God so he will help you to be happy.

Abby C.

July 13, 2016

Dear friends and family of Kenneth Campia,
Unlike imperfect humans, God does not lie and whatever he sets out to be done, will be done. God will rid the sadness we feel, especially when we lose someone so precious and loved like Kenneth. May you find assurance in God's words at Isaiah 55:11.

Best wishes.

July 13, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family during this time of grief. Psalms 55 : 22.

July 13, 2016

My condolences for the loss of your loved one. Keeping in mind the scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain you during this difficult time. John 17:3. Sincerely, RH.

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Memorial Events
for Kenneth Campia

Jul

13

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Jul

14

Service

10:00 a.m.

Boston College High School's Chapel

150 William T. Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA

Jul

19

Memorial service

6:00 p.m.

Lake Forest College's Chapel

MA

Funeral services provided by:

Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home

1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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