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Kenneth Kass Obituary

Kenneth J. Kass, 70, March 15, 2021; beloved husband and best friend of 32 years to Denise, nee Cohen; loving father of Kimberly (Michael) Weiss, Steven (Irina) Kass, David (Kerri) Kaluzna, Bradley Kaluzna and stepson Sean (Kelli) Masten ; cherished grandfather of Olivia, Liam, Gabriella, Benjamin, and Hannah Weiss, Alex, Ashley, Sam, and Emily Kaluzna; dear brother of Karen and the late Stuart. Ken was always a forward thinker and practically walked around the world quoting Frank Sinatra's "I did it MY way." In lieu of flowers, donations to the TECPR2 Gene Therapy Fund in memory of Kenny Kass would be greatly appreciated (www.uff.ufl.edu/giving-opportunities/007943-powell-gene-therapy-fund). Private graveside service. Please attend via livestream, Thursday, March 18, 2021, 12 PM. For the link to view the service and to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalom2.com or (847) 255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Mar. 17, 2021.

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Ren Sanfilip

May 20, 2025

We worked well together my friend....I will pin a $2 Bill on the wall just for you....RIP....

Ned C Schechter

March 11, 2023

Ken and I did.business together. His integrity was unimpeachable. Ned Schechter.

Arlene and Marshall Atlas

March 18, 2021

Denise, So sorry to hear about Kenny. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Marlene Kaluzna Kramer

March 18, 2021

Sending my condolences to Denise and the entire family. I see there are some Kaluzna's. I assume there is some family relation. My regards to all.

Shellie & Ben Schwartz

March 18, 2021

Denise,
Ben and I are sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our condolences to you and your family.

Beth and Bruce Brownstein

March 17, 2021

Uncle Kenny always said the dash between the year born and the year died is the most important part of someone’s life, and did they make that dash count. I think he did. Over the last 14 years you’ve more like a father and cheerleader and guidance counselor all wrapped up in polo shirts and pullovers jackets. I love you, I know you loved me too, and Bruce and I will miss you an excruciating amount. You did it your way.

Linda and Ed Spitz

March 17, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Even as Kenny struggled, he was the most optimistic of people which is such an amazing quality. He will be missed by so many. Linda and Ed Spitz

Teri Davids

March 17, 2021

I can remember all of his corny jokes and smiles. As my brother in law - Loving grandpa to my niece Kimberly (michael)and her 5 children, Olivia, Liam, Gabriella, Ben and Hannah. Loving father to nephew Steven Michael (Ilana) and raising Sean (Kellie) as his own. Thank your love, support and guidance to them. You are a one of a kind. Rest in peace my friend, The angels are among you and will watch over your family. You will be missed. You fought this to the end.

Eileen and Ned Schechter

March 17, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family today. Ken displayed great courage and strength. a hero

Adrienne Sohn Helfand

March 16, 2021

When I think of Kenny I have a smile on my face.. He was always the life of the party back back back in the day of "BK on D"!! Back then we all hung out together ... he was part of my youth and will always live in my heart..

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