Photo courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home - Waterbury
Aug 28, 1943 - Mar 17, 2016
I did not know Ken well, but he always had a smile and a warm greeting for me, which I appreciated. He was a gift to our community because of his dedication of time and energy to the Democratic Town Committee and Planning & Zoning. Ken will be missed.
Cynthia Tun
March 19, 2016 | Watertown
Love that Guy, I'm thinking I got my outlook on life and living from Him, maybe it's a Family thing, I know it's a good thing and am glad to have had Him in my life.. Peace..
Bret
March 18, 2016
Our good friend Kenny- never missed a day at our shop. He was an amazing individual who always cared for others. He helped me in all I took on in life and was always there to tell me the hard facts. We will all miss him at Zoar Ave Garage everyday and Joanie please keep his memory alive! I will miss your calls to him especially when he would pick up and say "Yeah, I'm down the garage I'll be home soon" Rest in Peace Kenny!
Joey Polletta
March 18, 2016 | Oakville
OAKVILLE Kenneth A. Cestar “He was a wonderful Pa to his grandchildren” Mr. Kenneth A. Cestar, 72, of Oakville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 17, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Mayor) Cestar. Ken was born in Waterbury on August 28, 1943, son of the late Victor and Steffie (Telash) Cestar Sr... He was born and lived in Oakville the majority of his life in his childhood home. He graduated from Watertown High School and attended the University of Arizona. Ken worked for Scovill Manufacturing as a millwright for many years. He was a long time member of the Oakville/Watertown Democratic Town Committee being involved in many of its functions. Ken also served on the Watertown Planning and Zoning Committee. He was an avid sportsman having played sports in high school and enjoyed watching all types of sports. He especially enjoyed horse racing and playing golf. Ken was a kind, caring man who would always put others first. His outlook on life was “Its much easier to be kind”. Nothing brought him greater joy than to make others happy, friends were always welcomed to drop by at any time. He loved spending time with his family and was a wonderful husband, father, and Pa to his grandchildren. Besides his loving wife Joan he leaves a son, Steven James and his wife Raechel of Casselberry, FL, two daughters, Beverly (James) Valletta of Watertown and Michele James of Oakville, a brother, Victor Cestar of Franklin, MI, four grandchildren, Orazio Valletta, Melissa Valletta, Samantha Ricciardi and Gregory James, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Sandra (Cestar) Osborn. Arrangements: Funeral Wednesday March 23, 2016 at 10 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home 430 Chase Parkway to St. Mary Magdalen Church in Oakville for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.… Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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