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Kenneth White Obituary
Whenever Ken White had a spare minute last summer, he was likely to head for his sailboat at the Richmond County Yacht Club in Staten Island. He had not had the boat long, and sometimes he and his wife, Catherine, would just sit on it at the mooring and talk and gaze at the Manhattan skyline.
Mr. White, 50, was a telephone technician at Cantor Fitzgerald. When his four children were growing up, he coached Little League and soccer. He went to his daughter Kristen's dance recitals and cheered his daughter Allison at gymnastics.
Mr. White met his wife at the United States Air Force base in Wiesbaden, Germany. She was a secretary, he a sergeant. They were married in her hometown in Ireland in 1973 and lived there for more than a year before settling in Staten Island. There were woods near their house in New York and he used to go in and gather wildflowers for her.
"Kennie was a hard-working guy," said Mike Campbell, his childhood friend and grown-up horseshoe league partner. "He was always competing with himself. He always liked to do better, whatever he was doing."
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Glenda Ferguson
September 5, 2023
I am still remembering September 11. Kenneth White, Jr. was my cousin. Kenneth, Sr. was my uncle, a brother of my dad Huel White. My dad told many stories of growing up with Kenny in Missouri, especially how their mom Adah struggled to support the family after their father Floyd passed away. Many prayers to you and sympathy for you on the September anniversary and Kenny's birthday.
Judy
September 11, 2019
To the family of Kenneth W. White
The Chapel in the City of Providence where I worked at the time held an outdoor prayer service shortly after 9/11. The Chapel also had a wall prepared with names, ages and city of origin on small slips of paper for us to select and continue our prayers in private. The slip I selected read "Kenneth W. White, 50, New York, N.Y."
I was fifty at the time and was drawn to his name because we were the same age. When I have prayed for Kenneth White over the years, I wondered who he was and wished I could put a face to his name. This morning while watching special coverage on television for 9/11 I remembered Kenneth and tried to google his name and found this site. In the future as a continue to pray for Kenneth White I will do so knowing he was a hard-working family man who was loved and cherished by his family and friends. I owned a SeaSprite sailboat for 10 yrs which I enjoyed on Narragansett Bay during my 50's. I felt another connection to Kenneth when I read he was a sailor too. God bless the family of Kenneth White and may his memory be eternal. Sincerely, Judy Rhode Island
September 12, 2016
You are remembered. Though the grief will never leave, may God bless your family with peace and comfort.
Ladies of Trinitas
September 11, 2012
Dear Allison,just want you to know we're all thinking of you and your family today. Our prayers are with you.
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September 11, 2011
never forgotten, we will always remember KEN
September 9, 2011
Allison and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you this weekend.
Love,
Ladies of Trinitas
allison
May 27, 2007
Its been six years Dad, and not a day goes by that i dont miss you and think of you. You taught me to see everything thats important in life and to appreciate the little things. Today, I am who i am because of you. Even Though you are no longer here,I know that you are with me always. I love you Dad
P Tabbernor
April 18, 2007
In memory....
Brianna
September 11, 2005
Hey uncle kenny!
we all miss you here. i think about you everyday and everynight. You will remain in our hearts until we see you again in heaven!
i love you soo much!
Joan Nally Gallagher
September 11, 2005
To Kenny's Family,
We spent lots of time with Kenny in his early elementary school years before the family moved to Staten Island. We all remember him as a kind and very happy person. From reading these tributes, it seems Kenny remained that person. I was watching cnn on this fourth anniversary and was happy to see I could access something about Kenny. I hope that Laura, Lizzie and Elaine and their Mom are all well. We have very fond memories of Kenny. I am happy to see he had a family of his own.
Joan Nally Gallagher(Brooklyn Neighbor and Classmate)
Judy Posusney, nee Pansini
September 10, 2004
Ken was in my graduating class from Tottenville High School on Staten Island in 1968. I remember him as a friendly guy who always had a smile. I worked at ground zero for one week in January 2002, protecting the safety and health of the rescue workers. Being there maked me feel an even stronger connection to him. To his family and loved ones, I am so very sorry for your loss in the greatest tragedy we have known in our lifetime.
Sincerely,
Judy Posusney, nee Pansini
Laura Kenny
September 11, 2003
Ken,
I can't believe it's two years. It still does not seem real. I miss my big brother, and all your corny jokes. I guess you're chewing off Dad's ear up there. Thinking of you today and always.
love, laura
fiona keating
February 14, 2003
ken,
its been so long since i seen u now i never will, all we have are the photo`s of when u came to stay with us and how u named each room in our house, u got the irish hair cut and still looked american we all miss u here in ireland and are always thinking of, ur irish family
frank,pat,paul+fiona
Kristy O'Neal
September 12, 2002
Dear Catherine and family,
Shawn and I feel helpless here in Tennessee. I regret that I never had the opportunity to meet Ken. I have heard several stories about Ken from Shawn and Brian. I just wanted to the family to know that Ken is in our thoughts almost everyday.
JOSEPH YAN
September 12, 2002
HI KENNY.LIFE IS SHORT,I AM SO SORRY WE ONLY HAD A SHORT BREAKFAST{BEACON JUICE} LAST YEAR. YOU WILL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU,SAL AND JOE SO MUCH. JOEY 9-12-2002
Kate Dudonis
September 11, 2002
Hi Kenny. Today marks a year, but yesterday marked the last time we spoke. You will never know how much I regret our last conversation and if I live to be a thousand years old, I will always regret it. I am so sorry I rushed you off the phone that day, I just didnt think there wouldnt be another phone call. I miss you and Joe so much, some days I think it isnt even real. I hope that where ever you are (on that sailboat up above) you forgive me and know how much your friendship meant to me. I love you buddy.
Susanne Andersen
September 11, 2002
Dear Mrs. White and family,
I am proud to have known Kenny. He worked as a technician for IPC when I worked for Drexel at 60 Broad Street. He often spoke proudly of you. More recently, I would occasionally run into him as we were both housed in the North Tower. He was a very special person. I know that today, 9/11/02, cannot be easy for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marina Chisholm
September 6, 2002
I work for St. Dominic High School. We, the entire student body & faculty & staff drew a name from a container from the list of the 3010 deceased of 9/11/01. We will not only be praying for our person chosen, but, we will have a paper chain hung around our gymnasium with each of the victims names on the chain - during our all school mass on 9/11/02. Last years mass was PEACE, and going on, when the tragedy happened. This year's mass is HOPE for Tomorrow and Gratitude for Today. I was fortunate to choose Kenneth W. White's name. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
May God Bless You.
Angie Campbell
June 11, 2002
May GOD Bless you and watch over the family and friends that you left behind on September 11, 2001. Rest in peace forever more!
May 23, 2002
MAY THE SOUL OF KENNETH W.WHITE AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN.
Jean Salamon
May 6, 2002
Dear Mrs. White,
I am a class mate of Ken's. We graduated from Tottenville High School in 1968. My friend Judy Pansini has already been in touch with you. I am so sorry for your loss. I believe Ken was at our 25th reunion held on S.I. in 1993. That was the lasttime I would have seen him. I hope he is in a better place and that your pain and grief will soon pass. God bless you. Jean Salamon La Cour
Kate Dudonis
January 3, 2002
Kenny, I miss you, you big corn pops bully. I hope that you and Joe are up there cracking jokes just like always. You guys were probably laughing at me during my labor with the baby. What I wouldnt give to hear you two again. I miss you so much. Watch over Tina and your kids and I will be seeing you again, someday...
December 12, 2001
MAY GOD BLESS YOU KENNETH W.WHITE
AND MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.GOD BLESS
YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.GOD BLESS
AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER FORGET
9/11/01
Teresa Jahn
December 2, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Janet
October 24, 2001
I was so sad to hear he was among the missing in this terrible tragedy. My most sincere sympathies go out to his family and friends. He will be remembered and he will be missed. God bless you and keep you safe.
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