Kenneth Berkley

Kenneth G. Berkley of Winchester, Mass. and Jupiter, Fla. passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2010 from complications of Alzheimers. Beloved husband of 53 years of RoseAnn, father of Maureen Berkley and John Rosenthal of Gloucester and Carlisle, Brian and Karen Berkley of Boxborough, Ken Berkley and Scott Stewart of Flemington, N.J. and Wellington, Fla., Eileen and Marlon Crowell of Winchester, Patrick Berkley and Deirdre Doyle of Seattle, Wash. Devoted grandfather of Jacqueline, Sarah, Michael, Christine, Rebecca and Ethan. Ken graduated from Manhattan College in 1955 with a degree in electrical engineering, served three years in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant J.G. He was a Partner in two successful electronic sales companies; Contact Sales an RC Components, retired at age 50. Ken devoted his retirement to his church, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, serving the homeless and supporting mission churches in India. Ken loved sailing, travelling and entertaining family and friends. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Eulalia Church, 50 Ridge Street, Winchester, Mass. on Friday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the VNA of Middlesex-East, Visiting Nurse Hospice, 607 North Avenue, Suite 17, Wakefield, MA 01880 or the Alzheimer's Association.