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Kenneth Wanamaker Obituary
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on September 22, 1981, he was the son of Susan (Wren) and Lawrence J. Moretti and William and Lynn (Graham) Wanamaker all of Middletown, RI.
Kenny was a 1999 graduate of Middletown High School. He worked as a manager for Aegean Pizza in Smithfield. He was a member of the DeMolay Chapter of St. Paul's Lodge #14 F&AM.
Besides his parents he leaves his daughter Kendra Wanamaker of Smithfield, RI, his grandmother Geraldine (Smith) Wren of Little Falls, NY, his brother Jonathon Wanamaker of Middletown, RI, and his special friend 'Gianna.' He also leaves a stepbrother Jason Moretti of Narragansett, a stepsister Gina Dove of West Warwick and stepbrother Ethan Kincaid of Jamestown. Kenny is also survived by his niece Alethea Wanamaker and his nephew Lucus Wanamaker of Newport, RI, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was the grandson of the late Kenneth and Anna May (Etherington) Wanamaker and James Wren.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 4-8pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport, RI. A prayer service will be held at 8pm following calling hours. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to Kendra Wanamaker Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of America, 530 East Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842. Condolences, information and directions available at www.memorialfuneral home.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Wanamaker
patrick boudreau
September 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
lisa palmieri
September 13, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Carolyn Houde
September 6, 2008
kenny i will never forgett that smile on your face. never will forgett you. Kenny you are an awsome guy and i wish you were still here soo i could talk to you about how my school day went like you would ask me every day when i went there how was school keeping out of trouble and then you would really listen to what i had to say i lovee you kenny!! RIP never forgotten always loved!
-love Carolyn
Tom and Renee Hoppe
August 31, 2008
We knew Kenny from the restaurant. He always seemed to be able to guess our orders when we came in, which goes to show us who much he cared for all how came into his life. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family, and loved ones.
Our hearts and prayers go out to you.
maria marzocchi
August 27, 2008
we will always remember your smile and wonderful ways. you made everyone around you feel good.
Kendra will always be a welcome reminder of your beauty.
You will never be forgotten.
We loved and miss you.
jess martin
August 22, 2008
I work at joseph's and almost every wed. after work kenny would come by to get a drink and to say hello...Not to mention he made me the best hot italian grinders ever! He knew it just the way i liked it...To his family, i am very sorry for your loss,and take good care of his daughter that was his life!!!
AJ Vannini
August 22, 2008
Kenny I didnt know you to well we met a few times but from what i know you were a great guy you will be missed by all, My thoughts are with your family
RIP Kenny
Jessyca Hart
August 21, 2008
I didnt know kenny very well but i did know him from aegan he was a great guy and he always made me smile when i went into aegan he will be very missed, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family and his beautiful little girl kendra i know she will always know that her daddy loved her, so rest in peace kenny you will be missed
Crystal Dragon
August 21, 2008
To the Wanamaker family: I'm so sorry for your loss. You and Kendra are in my heart and prayers.
Dawn & Matt
August 21, 2008
We didn't know Kenny very well, but we visited Aegean lots of times for parties we had and just for ourselves. He was always very nice and pleasant to deal with. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, co-workers, and his daughter. So sorry for your loss!
Hudson Family
August 20, 2008
We did not know Kenny very long, but we knew him enough to know he was a great kid. We are deeply sorry for the family, Kenny will be missed.
G. Morin
August 20, 2008
To the Wanamaker family: My heart goes out to all of you. I did not know your son but irony is he put in a bid to buy my home on Moutaindale Road a year or so ago. I am so, so sorry for your loss, he was much to young.
Nichol Corey
August 20, 2008
Kenny,
It's been a few years since I last saw you,but I will never forget you that's for sure. You were always happy and knew how to put a smile on anyone's face. Remember all the summers at Donna's house? You were the 1st person to introduce me to WuTang! "Brooklyn Zoo" Lol!! Many fun times together as kids and teenagers! You will be missed! My deepest sympathy goes out to your entire family.
SHIRLEY JENNINGS
August 19, 2008
To The Parent Of Kenny,
I just want to tell you that you did a great job raising Kenny,he was the nicest guy,He was so friendly,polite,he loved his daughter so much,he talked about her everytime I went to the restaraunt.He was so respectful.Aegean's will not be the same without him.This was a tragedy,I can't believe he is gone.I just saw his smiling face,two days before this awful tradegy.I'm very sorry for your loss,I hope you keep and will always keep telling his daughter,that her dad was a kind,gentle,caring man,and that he loved her so much.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.God Bless you Kenny.I will miss you,thanks for your kindness.Shirley aka Just extra meat sauce,no weiner..Kenny used to laugh over that.
Ron Meverden
August 19, 2008
Kenny AKA Sticks as I dubbed him one day after seeing his legs was an amazing individual. Always happy and ready to smile. He was contagious with his attitude towards life. Many good meals did he cook for me and never had to ask how I wanted anything, he just knew. I will greatly miss my friend. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and precious daughter Kendra. May he rest in peace and if there is a kitchen in heaven I'm sure God will be impressed with his talents.
RIP Kenny, you'll be missed by all.
August 19, 2008
My boyfriend and I are frequent Aegean customers, we are both deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Kenneth's family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2008
Kenny was a talented individual who put his whole self into his work. He was a great person with a love for his family and friends. He was generous, kindhearted and always there when you needed him. He also made the best pizza in Rhode Island par none. It is a great tragedy that his life was cut so short. My condolences to his family and may God see you through your suffering.
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August 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kennys' family.He was such an amazing, caring and kindhearted individual, who was so much more then "the pizza guy". Kenny never hesitated to go out of his way for a friend.He will be forever be in our hearts and mind as no one can or will be able to replace him.
mary
August 18, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 18, 2008
R.I.P Kenny you were a great guy you will be missed very much. It feels like it is not even real. That everyone is just waiting for you to come walking through the door. I dont think reality has set in for anyone yet. To his family I am very sorry for your lost. Please give the baby all the love in the world.
lori and don houde
August 18, 2008
we have known kenny for a long time still cant believe that this has happened our hearts go out to his family especially little kendra may she always have his memories and love.
August 18, 2008
Kenny was always joking and happy as a child. He loved his visits to the Adirondacks with his brother and grandparents. In later years, we enjoyed his laughter and enthusiasm for the mountains whenever he came to our home. We will miss him. Love, Aunt Dawn and Uncle Greg
Lori Pacheco
August 18, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I worked at the neighboring store and would see Kenny on a daily basis. He always had a smile and never thought twice about getting you to smile with him . Though I have since moved far away I have never forgot him and now feel that the world has lost a wonderful person.
Rebecca Harris
August 18, 2008
Our deepest condolences go out to the family/loved ones of Kenny. Words can't express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. Kenny was a great person. He touched the lives of many with his kind hearted ways, and will be greatly missed.... but never forgotten. Although we'll miss his presence here on earth, know that heaven is a better place now that Kenny is there.
R.I.P Kenny
God Bless,
Rebecca & Mariah
(Terrance)
Mary Ellen Cooper
August 18, 2008
Susan,
I was so sorry to hear of your son's passing. Know that friends and family are there for you.
Jean Elgar
August 18, 2008
Bad Things Should Never Happen To Good People. Kenny you were always a bright spot in an otherwise dismal day. Always a smile. Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to your daughter and family. We will miss you. With our Love, Jean & Paul Elgar
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