Kenneth A. Jacuzzi

I miss you so much uncle Ken.

Love,

Rosanna

Mr. and Mrs. Jacuzzi used to visit Clearlake California with their Son Ken, my Mother and Dad became acquainted with the Jacuzzis and would take me over to play with Ken... he was 2 years older then me but I have fond memories of those visits... God Bless Him and his family, may He Rest In Peace..

I met Ken at a reception unveiling the new design of the new MLB stadium in Phoenix. I was the Director of Architecture for the Paralyzed Veterans of America at the time. He was very gracious and he told me about his father's invention resulting in the Jacuzzi Tub. I share this story often when I speak to audiences around the world. I explain this the tub, this icon of luxury, is the result of a father's love for his disabled son. It always inspires me and brings tears to my eyes. God...

Oh, Ken ... you are missed. One of the best disability advocates I have ever met. Ken and I were on several disability boards together starting around 1987. We met through the Disability Network board which represented all disabilities. Frank Kells, an amazing blind advocate nominated me to that board when I was president of the Epilepsy Society. Ken and I, as well as, Robert Lynch, representing Polio and Post Polio, and Ed Reger, representing Paralyzed Vets, were all on other boards...

I just learned that my cousin left this world

First, it is hard to believe that is four years since Ken's death!! Ken was such an 'alive' person in all ways, and I can just imagine his fully justified outrage of the events that took place this week, while keeping that wonderful twinkle in his eyes!!! When Ken was 100% committed to justice, democracy, equality etc., he also always amazed me by how he found enjoyment and beauty in so many aspects of life.

I still have a very Brave and Honest man in my memories. I have only one regret of not getting West to meet him face to face. We talked many times over the phone, and though I grew to know the Man, to have shook his hand and feel His Warmth would have solidified our feelings for one another. God Bless my Friend

Good to see another entry into this Ken legacy. I knew and admired and enjoyed Ken off and on as our paths crossed in various ways for probably 30 years or so, and gradually got to know Daniela as well, who always was the love of Ken's life and such a support to him. I wrote something shortly after he passed away but seeing this reminded me of what a loss to our world his not being here is, as he always looked for and found ways to make the world a more just, caring, kind, humane place for...

A friend and mentor of far away. Lost touch and I am saddened to have found him here. But we are at rest. Thank you Ken for your help and banter. God Bless