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1946
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2015
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Kenneth Christy Obituary
AGE: 68 • Deptford
Kenneth E. Christy, Sr. on June 22, 2015, age 68.
Born in Barrington, NJ to the late Edwin A. and Anna Elizabeth (nee Bigum). Devoted husband of 50 years to Elizabeth. Loving father of Casey (Shelley) of Haddon Heights and Brandon of West Deptford, and grandfather of Tyler, Myranda, Zachary, and Rylie. Dear brother of Wayne of Barrington and Edwin of Palm Beach, FL. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Anne Durkin, his sister and brother-in-law, Annette and Mark Radick, several nieces and nephews, as well as his family of friends in the Villages, Florida.
Ken grew up in Barrington, and then made Glendora his home for 35 years. In later years, he lived in the Villages, Florida.
Ken was a baseball coach and treasurer for the Glendora Little League. His passion was watching his sons play baseball and followed their baseball teams into their college years and beyond. He attended Rutgers University in Camden, NJ.
Ken was a devoted employee of NJ American Water for 38 years as the Water Quality Control Supt. He was a member of The South Jersey Water Superintendents Association.
Ken was a classic car enthusiast and his prized possession is his 1991 Camaro.
Ken enjoyed traveling with his wife and they took many trips during their later years of marriage.
There will be a viewing from 6 to 8pm Sunday evening and from 9:15 to 10:15am Monday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Monday at St. Rose of Lima RC Church, 300 Kings Highway, Haddon Heights, NJ. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ken's name to either Samaritan Healthcare and Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053 or to Villages for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.
Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Christy
Mary Anne Brady
June 23, 2022
Thinking of you, Betty, at this time. I have misplaced your number. But mine is the same. Jerry passed on Easter and I feel your heartache. God bless you and keep you well.
Matthew Haydinger
June 29, 2015
Betty, you are in our thoughts in your time of loss of your dear husband, Ken. You have loving friends at Kings Run at Haddon Heights. Sincere condolences from, us all, Matthew Haydinger
Gary/Reggie Offer
June 28, 2015
We are sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you in your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Gary and Reggie Offer
June 27, 2015
Our deepest sympathy, Betty and the Christy Family,
You are in our prayers,
Jerry and Mary Anne Brady, The Villages
Lewis
June 26, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family for this great loss. The loving kindness of God can sustain you through this difficult time and in the days ahead. May you have a measure of comfort sharing memories that are in your hearts.
June 26, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that the Christy family find comfort and peace in the God of all comfort through His word.
June 26, 2015
To the The Christy Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family! May the memories you have bring you peace.
Fondly,
Lisa Nichols
Charmaine Roman
June 26, 2015
My deepest condolences to Elizabeth and Casey. RIP Ken. I worked with Ken for quite a few years at NJAW.
Tom Crehan
June 25, 2015
Casey, so sorry to hear about the passage of your father. May he be at peace. My deepest sympathy.
Mary & Mike Mevoli
June 25, 2015
Betty and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Even though we haven't been in touch, we have fond memories with you when you were involved in Brooklawn Legion Baseball. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary & Mike Mevoli
June 25, 2015
To Betty and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Even though we haven't kept in touch all these years, we have fond memories with you from your Brooklawn Legion Baseball years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
June 25, 2015
To the Christy Family,
So sorry to hear. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Yushchak.
Carolynne Cabrera
June 24, 2015
Betty,my condolences. Ken was such A loving person,was my pleasure to care for Ken when I did.you were such an Amazing wife to Ken.May God Bless you.
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