Kenneth V. Tramadeo

Kenneth V. Tramadeo, 71, of Windham, formerly of Newington, died in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his beloved family on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Born in Hartford, son of the late Paul and Tina (Cannarella) Tramadeo, he lived in Newington before fulfilling his dream of becoming a gentleman farmer ten years ago when he purchased his farm in Windham. Ken attended Newington schools and graduated from Newington High School in 1966. He was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, and served tours in the Philippines and Viet Nam with a helicopter squadron, prior to his honorable discharge. After 26 years, he retired from the Newington Police Department as a Master Police Officer in the Detective Division and Accident Investigations. After retiring, he was employed as an investigator for the Public Defender's Office in the New Britain Court System for ten years. His passion for farming also lead his family and friends to experience the beauty of the "Quiet Corner". Kenny loved auctions and flea markets. His generous spirit and big heart was known by his family, friends and the community. He is survived by his devoted family: His brother and sister-in-law Ron and Elizabeth Tramadeo; sisters, Paula Tramadeo Siegel and her husband Drew, and Lisa Tramadeo Salonia and her husband James, all of Newington; his former wife and loving friend, Glenda McKinley of Newington, and her daughter Carrie-Anne Palmeri; nieces and nephews, Susan Tramadeo Stolarczyk and husband Jeremy, Paul Tramadeo and wife Melissa, Jennifer Salonia and fiancé Krzysztof Truba, Laura Salonia Godden and husband Rob, Ross Salonia and wife Katie, Kathryn Hoover and husband Ben, Andrea Ruby and wife Sarah, Brian Siegel, and David Siegel; and great nieces and great nephews Alex, Luca, Keira and James. He also leaves his aunt and uncle, Mary and Matt Guasta of East Hartford; and many cousins, especially his "farmer" cousins Jake and Joanne Stevenson of Ashford; his second family, Jack and Kathy Morgan of Newington, and their family; and, of course, his loyal pets, Molly Bird and his lab, Sally. He continued to enjoy the precious relationships that he made with his fellow police officers throughout the years. His funeral service will begin directly at the church, with a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Holy Spirit, 183 Church St., Newington. He will be laid to rest with military honors in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, March 11, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. Per Ken's request, these are only the Cliff Notes! Memorial donations may be made to the Peter J. Lavery Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 44, East Berlin, CT 06023, Newington Police Benevolent Foundation, 131 Cedar St., Newington, CT 06111, the Ciara McDermott Scholarship Fund, c/o Christa Cote, Newington High School, 605 Willard Ave., Newington, CT 06111 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675. To share a memory, please visit us at www.duksa.net.