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Kenneth Waldie Obituary
Carol Waldie thought of her husband as her fifth child. "Just what I needed," she said. Kenneth Waldie wanted to do everything the kids did, especially their sporting activities.
For instance, his daughter, Meredith, 17, plays on the varsity basketball team, wearing No. 44. Mr. Waldie was at games so often that the coaches referred to him as No. 44 1/2. After he died, the coaches had his number put on shirts and presented them to Mrs. Waldie.
Since he admired Joe Paterno and his brother had gone to Penn State, Mr. Waldie was fanatical about the Penn State football team, and sometimes took his son J. T., 14, to games. He kept himself as fit as a professional athlete. He jogged and worked out every day, and at work, he always skipped lunch so he could go on long walks with colleagues. On frigid days, he would be the only one out there. Mrs. Waldie said that at 46 he looked the same as he did at 20.
Mr. Waldie, who lived in Methuen, Mass., had two other children: Andrew, 24, and Jeff, 21. A senior quality control engineer at Raytheon, he was headed to California on a business trip.
Around work, his colleagues referred to him as "911," because of his generosity whenever someone needed help. His favorite number happened to be 11, and he was on Flight 11 when it crashed on the 11th.
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Donna Monty
September 13, 2021
Another 9/11 has past, I can't believe it's been 20 years. I think of all the memories and laughs at work. I miss you my friend.
Steve McGinnis
September 11, 2021
20 years. I sometimes think about what might have happened in that time, but prefer to think of all the memories. Wonderful memories.
I am proud to have been called your friend.
Mac
Brian James
September 6, 2021
So sorry this had to happen to you. I will never forget you even if it's not the 9/11.
Allyson Scanlon
May 7, 2020
Kenny!! I think of you so often. I can still hear you saying Skeets!!! Whats shakin babe? The thought of you fell into my head again tonight and I found myself here on this page. It still hurts so much to think of you and know you have been gone for so many years. Sometimes it seems like yesterday I was in high school and only just beginning to recognize the positive impact and sense of security in the world you were blessing me with. The older I get the more I recognize how important you were to me. It is when I think of you though that I feel the most hopeful that I will be reunited with all the people I have ever loved and lost one day because you never lost faith a day in your life and always instilled great faith in God in all of us kids in the neighborhood who had the privilege to know Meredith, JT, Jeff and Andrew and of course you and Carol. Thank you for all the fun and laughs and guidance and nurturing.. missing and loving you always!!!!
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Terry Roccapriore
September 12, 2019
Although I never got to meet you I think of you often. You would be so proud of your son Jeff and the wonderful father and husband he is. My niece is married to him and your grandchildren are the the light of their lives. We will never forget your memory. Bless you and your whole family.
Steve McGinnis
September 11, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kens family. I thank God that I
was a classmate and friend.
IT WAS WORTH EVERY MINUTE.
Mac & the McGinnis Family
sonny fountain
September 11, 2018
Praying for the Waldie family on this day. Knowing the family and being good friends with his son Jeff at the time of this tragedy, I can only hope that Ken will never be forgotten and forever be in our prayers. God Bless
Mac
September 11, 2018
I think of Ken and his family often. I am so blessed to have had our paths cross and that I could call him my friend.
Deeply missed.
Mary&Kindyll Dorsey Watson
September 11, 2018
Always think of you and your family on this day. Kindyll and I will never forget your kindness towards us at AAU basketball games. You and your family made a lasting impression on us as well as anyone who knew and met you. Forever in our hearts.
Sherry Waldie Smith
November 27, 2017
I didn't know you Kenneth but I feel like I do and I really wish I had gotten the chance to.
I'm sure your an Angel up there watching from above.
We Waldies in Texas are thinking of you. Prayers for your family
Del Newberry
August 7, 2017
Pausing today to offer a heartfelt prayer for Kenneth's friends and family. We will never forget this day in history when he was taken from us. Much love from Texas
Joan Wightman
September 14, 2016
God Bless You
Patty Sanderson
September 13, 2016
Kenny,
You are always in my thoughts
I loved your whole family! I swam at Windermere. Love,
Patty Harmon
Joan wightman
September 11, 2016
Kendr attdedicated many of TJs games..forever remembered with respect and love
Joan Wightman
September 11, 2016
Thank you for coming to JTS games love to all Joan Wightman JTS pop Warner team mom I Remember and son Chris Wightman morn with you..WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Lou Ouellette
April 8, 2016
I worked on the same procurement team with Ken. I was the Mgr. Of Subcontracts and he was the QA Engineer. We constantly travelled together all over the country. We had differences, yet we had respect for one another and I miss him greatly.
God Bless you his family!
Roy Cranford '78
September 11, 2015
Carol and Family,
I think of Kenny often and how much he is missed by family, friends and his other Brothers from USNA. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Tricia Tamayo
April 19, 2015
I was a middle school teacher in Dallas Texas when our lives forever changed. I recieved a small newspaper clipping of your husband picture to be a part of a larger memorial we were doing at our school. He has been on my refrigerator ever since and I think about him every anniversary. I wanted to let you know that I'm a small, simple home in Dallas, his memory is being honored. Thank you.
Patty Harmon
September 13, 2014
I think of you and your family all the time.
RIP Kenny and my thoughts and love go out to Janie, Mary Louise, Grace and the rest of your family. Love, Patty
DJ
September 12, 2014
Your legacy lives on in the hard work and dedication your loyal and loving friends do in your name. Watch over us all
Carol
September 11, 2014
Another September 11... We love you and miss you every day of our lives.
September 11, 2014
Just can't stop thinking of what a great man this was. I can still feel the warmth of his personality.
September 11, 2014
Co-worker years ago, Ken was a prince of a man.
Donna Monty
September 11, 2014
You are truly missed my friend - think of you often and not just today.
September 11, 2014
You are a true hero Ken RIP my friend !
Mac
September 11, 2014
Think of you often and greatly miss you. My friend you continue to influence my daily life.
September 11, 2014
Forever in our hearts,we miss you Kenny...
Love
BPHS class of 73
May 13, 2014
Happy Birthday!!! Miss you. Jane
February 6, 2014
Worked and flew all over the Country on business with Ken. I was the Subcontracts guy, he, the QA guy! Had I not left Raytheon a few weeks earlier, I would have been on that plane with Ken. Truly a wonderful man and co-worker..God Bless Him!
Lou Ouellette
Nashua, JNH
Donna Monty
September 12, 2013
Miss Kenny everyday - I think of the good times at work and how he made everyone laugh -
Terry Roccapriore
September 11, 2013
There are no words. You are missed greatly and yet you shine from above as you must have done in life. Rest in peace.
Bill Elmhurst
September 11, 2013
I met Ken at Raytheon when Raytheon acquired E-Systems and we worked together on a corporate project. He was a great help to everyone on the team.
He shared his love for his family. May the Lord bless the Waldie family today and always.
September 11, 2013
A few days after 9/11 our church handed out names on cards so we could pray for the victims and their families. Kenneth's card was the one I was given. I have kept that card with me and continue to pray for his family. I wish I could have met him, he sounds like he was a wonderful man.
TH
September 11, 2013
Ken, you are remembered today. 9/11. We will never forget.
October 6, 2012
Ken I will always remember your smiling face the summer of your first year at the U.S. Naval Academy ! Our family stopped to visit you on our way to Assateague Island. You and Mark were good friends in high school and I will always remember your great sense of humor!
Bob Meyers
September 14, 2012
Not forgotten, well remembered by those you inspired. too early you fell on such a sorrowful day. will miss you always
Kerrie Baldesberger
September 11, 2012
I remember Kenny from classes we had together in high school. He was always smiling and I know he is still. I like to think he is with us every October when we all get together in his name.
Donna Monty
September 11, 2012
First engineer I met at Raytheon Andover became nine-one-one to me. He was a special guy and he loved you all so much - always talked about how special his family was to him. My prayers are with you all and I will always remember Kenny.
Michelle Ballard
September 11, 2012
Rest in Peace, Ken. You will not be forgotten. Continued prayers for your family.
Hal Noyes
September 11, 2012
Though I could not make it to Pittsburgh to walk with Team Waldie, I did make it to Virginia Beach 9/11 heroes run to honor Ken and all our fallen, and living heroes. We will always remember, and God bless and keep you and your family in His care always.
Vickie Baxter
September 11, 2012
We will always remember.
Debi Taylor
September 11, 2012
God Bless the Waldie Family..always in our prayers.
Joyce Adams
September 11, 2012
Thinking of you on this vey sad day.
Sue and Ed Vodzak
September 10, 2012
Kenny continues to live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him, and as his friends share their stories, more and more people are touched by his legacy. It is a privilege to play a part in honoring his memory. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you on this anniversary.
Chris Kennedy McGowan
September 10, 2012
Last Saturday, we walked in your honor Ken at the 9/11 Heroes Run. It was a privilege to be a part of Team Waldie.
David Lection
September 10, 2012
I did not know Ken, but I wanted to drop a line here to honor him, in light of tomorrow. Ken and others like him will never be forgotten!
Sharon "Surfer Girl" Birks
September 10, 2012
Ken you are always in my thoughts. It was a pleasure working with you at Raytheon Andover, in IES.
Patty Harmon
September 10, 2012
You are still in my thoughts. The Waldie family were great people and little Kenny as I knew him was full of life and love. I think of him and his sisters all the time. We were kids together. God Bless his family and I will never forget you!
September 10, 2012
God bless the waldie family.
September 10, 2012
I never knew Ken, but was good friends with Jack. I think you his family on this day every year and say a prayer for him and all his family. Never forget how these people died and always remember the lives they touched.
September 10, 2012
A hero is always a hero. Thank you for your service and all you accomplished after... RIP SIR.....
September 10, 2012
To the Waldie Family,
I think about you everyday Ken,you and your family will always be in my heart...
Kim Sylvis
BPHS
Class of 1973
Peggy Childers
September 9, 2012
To the family and friends of Kenneth Waldie:
Kenneth will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Jay Carrizales
October 6, 2011
Many years ago, I had the pleasure of being one of the First Class Midshipmen in charge of indoctrinating Ken and his Classmates into the Naval Academy. Though he was from a different academic year company than mine (he was in 10th Company, while I was in 9th), for Plebe Summer, 9th and 10th Company Plebes were combined. He, along with the rest, were always trying their best that summer to become part of the Brigade.
Among the many bits of trivia Plebes were required to learn, was a poem titled, "The Laws of the Navy." Among its many verses, I can still remember one in particular which came back to me hauntingly soon after discovering that Ken was on one of the planes involved.
"On the strength of one link in the cable, dependeth the might of the chain. Who knows when thou mayest be tested, so live that thou bearest the strain."
I have no doubt that, at the time of Ken's ultimate test, he passed magnificently.
September 13, 2011
10 years ago 9-11 changed the lives of many people..more so with your High School buddies who love and miss you so much...All the negative things are turning into a positive...something they believe you would have wanted....As they would say...this is forukenny with love....
Steve MacDonald
September 11, 2011
Kenny, you're forever in our thoughts and prayers. Assuming that God is using you as the prototypical human, the world can only become a better place. God bless Carol and the kids.
Pete Slanina
September 11, 2011
Mr. Waldie, I was stationed with your son on the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell, I never really got to know you but I remember you coming to see your son while he was stationed there. He was pretty new to the ship as I recall. I can't honestly say what to this day makes me recall your visit to see him, waiting on the messdeck for him, maybe it's that I had 2 young boys at the time and I could appreciate that father-son bond. Sadly I recall seeing his grief on 9/11 as I came up from the berthing area and looked into Doc's office. I will never forget that image. It has been 10yrs and I keep you, your son and your family in my thoughts and prayers always. God Bless
September 10, 2011
Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of Ken's going home to Heaven. My cousin Eileen was devastate when she called brother Charles Williams to tell him the bad news. Now Eileen is again with Ken. I saw him at Aunt Rena's 90th birthday. May his family be blessed with peace now.
Marian Williams Vicze
Robert Lamont
September 10, 2011
Ken, it has been a long time since we stood on the pool deck as Co-Captains of the Naval Academy Plebe Swim team but your love of life and country stays with me always. The world has been a darker place in our absence these past ten years. We will never forget the lessons you taught us along the way. The joy with which you lived your life remains a bright light among the darkness.
September 4, 2011
kenny so much has happened since 9/11 2001 and now it is 9/11 2011 how did 10 yrs pass. we miss you and will always love you. today is 9/4/11 and that is 29 yrs since dad died. you are so missed. we laughed about the unknown comic skit you did at one of the Navoni weddings and your high shoes and dancing with louise..so many memories as always love and miss you and my tears flow freely in your memory....
November 4, 2010
ken it has been 9 years and still so hard to believe. each nine eleven is another part of our sorrow. you were an awesome person and we will always miss you. i cry just thinking of you. you are always in my prayers. love
September 11, 2010
Hey Kenny,
There isn't a day that goes by that we don't keep you in our thoughts and prayers. The only solace we can take from all this is that we were privileged enough to have had one of God's finest representatives in our company. We love you and miss you. Rest in Peace my friend.
September 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family..we all miss you Kenny...
BPHS
Class of 73
Jim Wright
September 10, 2010
I am sitting in a social studies class at this moment viewing 9/11 documentaries. I am the director at an alternative school in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Most of the students are under the age of 18. I told them of my friend Ken and that he was one of approximately 3000 innocent people that perished on 9/11/2001. This is my first post since Jan 2002 and I just wanted Carol and her family to know that they are still in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol
May 13, 2010
Today Kenny would be 55. Happy Birthday! We love you and miss you so much.
Mike Francis
September 11, 2009
I was part of a little remembrance ceremony today at a memorial site at Raytheon SAS in El Segundo, Ca.
Mike
September 11, 2009
I just put Kens name in google to get the spelling. I was just going to remember him on my FB page. I used to work at Raytheon and Ken was my teacher for two of my electronics classes. I just remember him as a great very laid back guy. He will always be remembered.
Giovana Delfierro
January 16, 2009
Hello you might not know me but we are related. My grandfather is Charles Waldie Jr
Tom
September 11, 2008
I worked with Ken at Raytheon a long time ago. People used to think we were brothers because we looked alike. I remember him walking at lunch time, the same course as me but in reverse direction and we would always pass each other and say hello. God Bless your Soul Ken.
Steve MacDonald
September 11, 2008
I can remember the last time I saw and spoke to Kenny. I was sitting in my truck by the field where my younger son was participating in conditioning drills for his ice hockey team. Kenney surprised me as he put his hand on my arm. "Hey man, how's it going", he said in his usual way. We spoke for a while, and then he was off on his morning run. I don't know why I did it, but for some reason, I watched him until he was out of sight. That was two weeks before 911. Today, a teacher asked if I was going to watch the 911 ceremonies with my class during advisory. I turned the tv on for a second, and then shut it off. Some of the students asked what I was doing. I told them I just couldn't watch it.
Sara Balandran
September 10, 2008
While the years have passed, we at Raytheon in El Segundo, CA, have not forgotten Ken. Tomorrow, on 9/11/08, many of us will take flowers and flags and hold our annual memorial for Ken and all the others who perished on that dreadful day in 2001. God Bless Ken's family and friends.
Donald Koch
September 6, 2008
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Raytheon Ft. Irwin, California
Robert Callis
August 24, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Patty Harmon Sanderson
March 6, 2008
To Mary Louise, Grace and Jane..
What a horrible thing for you to experience. I wanted you to know I think of you often. Kenny is always in my thoughts too. I believe Kenny was small when you moved from Weberwood. The 3 of you were on Windermere and Y.W.C.A swim team with our family, The Harmon's. Your father was our swim coach. He was a great guy too!!! I hope all of you are well and please know I care. I would love to hear from you. Love,
Patty Harmon
David and Carol
BPHS 1973
February 28, 2008
Dave McCorkle
December 13, 2007
Ken & I played Aussie Rules together back in Exmouth. We also grew up only a mile or so apart in Bethel Park... He sold me his Suzuki when he left the Cape. What a terrible loss that he is gone. I am so sorry for not keeping in touch after we went our seperate ways - Ken is a winner. I'm glad to have known him.
Sharon Waldie
September 25, 2007
May you find comfort that your Ken is with my Bill (Waldie) in heaven, awaiting the arrival of those loved ones left here for a while longer. All the Waldie's in the United States are related, and though I am remiss in the delay of my words to you, they are sincere and from the depth of my heart. God bless you as you continue the good fight.
September 11, 2007
May the Peace that surpasses all understanding rest upon your hearts...not just today...but in all the days to come.
God Bless you.
Sgt. Matt Tweed, USMC
September 11, 2007
My family and I just learned that Ken was a victim of 9/11 recently. It was truly by happenstance when I was looking up names/addresses of family members to invite to my wedding when I found this site. Ken was my Godfather and good friends with my father Jay. We wish his family our deepest condolences, and please know that he will never be forgotten..
Roy Highfield
September 11, 2007
I worked with Ken twice when he visited our company on business, the last time was just a month before 9/11. Just from the couple of days he spent with us I could tell he was a wonderful person. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you on this day of remembrance.
JP Cellamare
September 11, 2007
Today is a special day for the rememberance of the many lives lost in the madness known as 9/11/01. Ken and family will ALWAYS be my prayers. You are not forgotten.
God bless.
P Tabbernor
June 9, 2007
In remembrance....
Gail Townsend
May 19, 2007
Your family is still and always will be in my prayers-Gail (Twomey) Townsend
derek fischer
March 22, 2007
Dear wadle family, I am verry sorry for your loss. I hope that your family will get through this loss. god bless.
Larry Waldie
December 24, 2006
Although I didn't know Kenneth or the family, Kenneth sounds to have been a good man from the testimony of all those who knew him. I am very sorry for your loss.
Denise Goodwin
October 4, 2006
Your personality, love of your family and of life itself touched all of us here. I think that we felt a connection because we were a large family like The Waldie's. So many times in every week your name comes up. You impacted our lives and all those that you met. We miss you at the games, your enthusiasm, your smile and the unconditional love you showed each one of your children and your wife.
Janis Smith
September 11, 2006
Thoughts of you and your wonderful family in Bethel Park days are still fresh in my mind! I wish for much peace and courage and joy to those closest to him!
Katherine Goodwin
September 11, 2006
TOday is teh 5th anniversary and all I can do is think about Mr. Waldie. Meredith played with my sister on her basketball team and Mr. wladie was always there for me. He was there to play football or throw me the ball from the bleachers. He reffed everyone of my state championship games. I love him so much and miss him terribly. Each basketball game I play, I wear an armband with his intials on it and his initials are written on my shoes. Part of the reason I play so well is because I know he is there guiding. I may have known him when I was young but he will never be forgotten in my heart. Rest in peace adn Bod bless
Donna Monty
September 11, 2006
To My Friend Kenny 9-1-1 as I named you so long ago - - Always there whenever help was needed..... I miss you and I think of you everyday. A smile comes across my face when I think of you because I know how blessed I was to have the pleasure of knowing and working with you. My prayers are always with your family.
-DM-
lorie aliano
September 10, 2006
our thoughts and prayers are with you ,,,
Jamey Fielding
April 7, 2004
Ken Waldie ... Thats all there is to say, Ken is the best person that ever came into my life, he was like my second father. He lived right across the street and wenever i would be taking my trash out i would see him and he would say "Hey wats going on baby!". Ken was the greatest man ever i love you and miss you dearly.RIP<3
Dan Crepeau
February 13, 2004
I first met Ken around 91-92 as I began coaching basketball in my 1st of 8 years coaching the Lakers. After coaching against Ken in some fantastic games and him being the director of MYBA 4th & 5th grade, I had the pleasure of being in the company of a person that made everyone around him feel like a million bucks. I can't seem to put into words my sorrow and sympathy for his family. But please know that anyone who met Ken knew right away as I did that he was a special person. Ken has inspired me to be a great father who is dedicated to his family. And many will miss the ease of conversation with him and his demeanor that could calm a ragging sea.
I wish the entire family well and want them to know that I feel privileged to have know such a wonderful man. Sincerely , Dan Crepeau
John (Jack) Quinn
September 11, 2003
Carol and Kids - Our prays are always with you. We will never forget Ken. We played many softball games and had lots of fun. Rest in Peace my friend.
John (Jack) Quinn and Family
Julianne & Christina Maroun
June 27, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. RIP Ken Waldie and god rest his soul.
God Bless You,
Christina and Julianne Maroun
BILL HARRIS
October 8, 2002
ETERNAL REST GRANT TO HIM OH LORD...LET YOUR PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM....MAY HE REST IN YOUR PEACE....AMEN
Phyllis Smith
September 14, 2002
To The Family of Keneth Waldie,I wanted to say my prayers are with you!! And may God Bless you Family
Caitlin Rose
September 12, 2002
To the Waldie family, my thoughts and prayers are with you after what must have been a tough year. I didn't really know Mr. Waldie, I had only met him a couple times when I would hang out with Meredith, but I know he was a great guy. hang in there. God bless.
Beth Hoehn
September 12, 2002
Dear Carol & Family,
Athough I did not know Ken personally my boys did and knew what a wonderful person and coach he was. We want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is truly missed and will be remembered always.
Carolyn McKenna
September 10, 2002
For my cousin Kenny, who I loved being around. Always had a few jokes for all! Ken was so very kind to his aunts, uncles & cousins and he will be remembered in such a wonderful way. He married a wonderful women and raised 4 children he is still watching with pride. We love you, Kenny! The McKenna's (Aunt Lorraine, Carolyn, Kathy, Joyce & Chuck)wish Carol & the children that each year will bring new hopes,dreams & wonderful memories for all of you. He is with you always! God Bless!
Iris Panzini
September 9, 2002
To the Waldie Family,
As the one year anniversay of the September 11th, tragedy approaches. I thought I would take some time to express my deepest sympathy to the Waldie Family
The Waldie children are lucky to have had such a wonderful father, and role model in their lives. Although it might have been for a short time keep the special memories alive. Carol, what you did at the Methuen High School Hockey Field was one of the kindest thing.
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