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Kenneth CAVE Obituary

CAVE Kenneth "Ken" Cave, age 87, a lifelong Fairfield resident, beloved husband of the late Eileen, passed away peacefully Friday, October 9, 2009. Ken was born to Joseph and Mary Cave on September 7, 1922 in Bridgeport. He was a graduate of Notre Dame, Class of 1946, played third base for Notre Dame and also announced the home football games during his time there. Ken was an avid Notre Dame fan until the end. He was always impeccably dressed, an avid golfer, had a great sense of humor, and always welcomed a new day. Loved by his family and friends, Ken will be greatly missed. Survivors include a son, Shaun Cave and his wife, Susan of Swampscott, Mass.; a daughter, Susan Sullivan and her husband, Stephen of Easton; four grandchildren, Tracey, Christopher, Shannon and Shaye; three great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Kristen and Alyssa; a sister, Betty Maggi of Southbury. In addition to his above mentioned wife Eileen, he was predeceased by three brothers, Warren, Joseph, William and a sister, Marylyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 11 a.m. meeting DIRECTLY at St. Thomas Aquinas Church with interment to follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, October 12, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 S Benson Rd., Fairfield. To sign an online guest book please visit us at www.spearmillerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Oct. 11, 2009.

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Bill Castelot

October 14, 2009

Dear Cousins and Aunt Betty-
I just learned of Uncle Ken's passing and want to send you my deepest condolences. I enjoyed reading the memories of Uncle Kenny and need to share my own. After 35 years of keeping "our secret", I don't think he'd mind.
He let me drive his red Firebird!........on the highway!.........I was 14!!! YEE-HAH!!!!! Thanks again Uncle Ken! My thoughts are with you all.
Love,
Bill Castelot and Family

Robert Diaz

October 12, 2009

Ken was a rare character who loved his classic movies and aways had a joking way about him. I was glad to know him and will miss him dearly. I can still hear him with wise cracks and love of Notre Dame, or Frank Sinatra. Well now he can listen to him in person. We'll meet again Kenny, rest easy, we'll never forget you.
To his family, i say, remember the good times and god bless you all. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Doty Corbo

October 12, 2009

SHAUN, SUSAN AND AUNT BETTY,
WELL, ALL THE CAVE BOYS ARE TOGETHER AGAIN, I'M SURE THERE'S SOME GOOD HUMORED RIBBING GOING ON, JUST LIKE THE OLD DAYS. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, IT'S HARD TO LOSE SOME ONE YOU LOVE, BUT, THE MEMORIES OF HAPPY TIMES YOU SHARED WILL HELP.
LOVE
DOTY, RALPH, JESSE AND ASHLEY CORBO

ROSELI FERNANDO

October 12, 2009

susan dear! I am very sad about. you know how much I wanted and his father. looked after him with great affection and love, I have no words to express my feelings. Sincerely Roseli, family and balbina

ROSELI FERNANDO

October 12, 2009

susan dear! I am very sad about. you know how much I wanted and his father. looked after him with great affection and love, I have no words to express my feelings. Sincerely Roseli, family and balbina

Danielle DiJoseph-Goncalves

October 12, 2009

Aunt Betty and Family:
Uncle Kenny was always such a sweetheart to me. I still remember him sitting at the kitchen table with Bill having tea and cookies. I haven't seen him in years - but that surely doesn't mean that I haven't thought about him. I think of him very often. I'm happy for Bill that he has Kenny with him now - but sad for those who are here. XO XO XO

Carrie Gregorio

October 12, 2009

Susan,Shawn and aunt Betty,

The Cave boys are together again!
I remember my mother use to say when they would go hunting"It was the safest
week in the woods for animals" God rest his soul. May good memories and stories fill your days. Your in our thoughts always. Carrie Scott and Matthew Gregorio

Joseph Cave

October 12, 2009

Dear Susan and Shaun, I am deeply saddened by the loss of my favorite uncle Ken. I'll always have fond memories of him, our hunting trips to Maine were some of the best times I was able to spend with the Cave brothers.
May they all Rest in Peace and God Bless us for the lives they brought us into.
Joseph Cave (Stephens City, Va.)

Rebecca O'Connell

October 12, 2009

Shaun and Susan and Family,
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. I enjoyed working with Ken in Fairfield. Ken always had a great story, and was a fun person.

Wayne Cave

October 11, 2009

Dear Shaun, Susan and Aunt Betty:
We were so sad to learn of the passing of your father and brother. Uncle Kenny was such a wonderful man and one of the funniest people we had the pleasure of knowing. He enjoyed being with Wayne and going to Bill's Crossroads for lunch and driving to Virginia to see his brother Warren. You will be sadly missed by all of us. We love you Uncle Kenny and may you rest in peace.

Love: Wayne,Bev,Justin,Greg and Brittany Cave

Arturo Diaz

October 11, 2009

My deepest condolences to Susan and Shaun on the loss of your father. I was deeply saddened when the news came to me of your Dad's passing. Over the past few years, I had the honor of meeting and caring becoming a caregiver to him. I knew immediately what kind of man Ken was. We formed a bond that I will cherish. From watching the Yankees or a football game to singing songs of yesteryear, it was an amazing ride. He in turn became a grandfather figure to me and for this, I will forever be grateful. I just wanted to share with you a bit of what Ken meant to me. It is with a heavy heart that I say "I got you under my skin". Rest in peace..until we meet again.

BETTE & LEO GREGG

October 11, 2009

SUE AND SHAWN:

WE REGRET THAT WE CAN'T BE WITH YOU TO CELEBRATE KEN'S LIFE. WE KNOW THAT HEAVEN COULD WAIT NO LONGER FOR THIS GREAT GENTLEMAN. DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Corinne (Cave) Darrow

October 11, 2009

I will deeply miss my uncle Ken!
I remember in the old days when he and my dad (Warren) would get together, Ken
would raze my dad about something! When
Ken came to the house on saturdays they would watch Notre Dame play football and be yelling at each other, about whatever! All My Love Uncle Ken

Ron Sullivan

October 11, 2009

Shaun and Sue,

I regret that I will not be in Connecticut to attend the services for your father. Please accept my sincere condolences.

The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home

October 11, 2009

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