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Kenneth Karetnick Obituary
Kenneth "Kenny" Karetnick passed away on February 2, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Kenny was born on February 13, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey to Naomi and Barry Karetnick. He grew up in Livingston, New Jersey and graduated from Livingston High School. He attended Hartwick College and received an M.B.A. from Fordham University. Following college, Kenny headed to Wall Street and spent his entire professional career as a proprietary trader with several investment firms. In 1989, Kenny married Sherry Antoniac, the love of his life for the next 25 years. Together they raised two children, Jeffrey and Morgan, in Greenwich, Connecticut. Kenny devoted his life to his family and they were always his top priority. He was so proud of them and supported them in everything they did. He was generous, kind and had a unique ability to reach out to people and make them feel special. He loved to share his passion for food and wine with everyone he met. With these interests at heart, he loved to travel the globe with family and friends.
Kenny was a long time member of The Milbrook Club where he formed many strong friendships on the golf course. He also belonged to The Kiawah Island Club in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, where he and his wife enjoyed going and planned to retire.
Kenny is survived by his parents, wife, children, sister Betsy Karetnick and her husband Gary Benz, and sister Jennifer and her husband Dr. Jonathan Cross. He was the proud uncle to several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 on Friday, February 6th at Temple Sholom, 300 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to GEMS http://www.greenwichems.org/donate-now-support-us.html or blood can be donated to their local Red Cross. For guest book and condolences, please visit www.leopgllaghergreenwich.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Karetnick
February 26, 2015
Dear Sherry and family,
I am SO sorry for the terrible loss to you and all of the people Kenneth touched during his short time with us.
Wishing you condolences in this time of grieving ,
Truly, Debra Sherood.
Camille Barra-Leotta
February 19, 2015
Dear Naomi, Barry & Karetnick Family My heart hurts for your terrible loss, and I pray God will see you through this very hard time. I want to hold and hug you especially for all the hugs and support you gave me in my hour of need.
I wish I could be there in person to tell you how very sorry I am and hug you.
Love,
Camille Barra-Leotta
February 15, 2015
My wife, Barbara and I, add our sincere condolences to Naomi and Barry and Kenneth's family at his passing. Our hearts are full of sorrow and we pray for the repose and peace of his soul and the healing of his family
February 13, 2015
Naomi and Barry
We were sorry to read about Kenny in the West Essex Tribune. We remember Kenny as a young boy playing ball with our boys when you could still play in the streets of Cobblewood, Mayhew and N. Ashby. Our sympathy to you and your family.
Allen and Barbara Maranz
Emily Whitaker
February 12, 2015
Sherry, Morgan, and Jeffrey: I am so sad to hear about your loss. I am thinking of your family during this hard time.
Sally McHale
February 11, 2015
We are very sorry to hear about your family's loss . We wish you strength and comfort . Much love, Sally , Franny, and the McHale's.
Theresa Stanton
February 11, 2015
We are so very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We fondly remember all the years that we were neighbors… Wonderful memories.
February 10, 2015
Barry and Naomi,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Kenneth. We know how terrible the loss of a child is. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Neal and Sue Franks
Susy Bawol - Kittelson
February 8, 2015
Karetnicks, I am so sorry about the loss of Kenny. We shared the love of Hartwick and Cos Cob Crushers. Hugs and prayers to all of you.
February 8, 2015
Dear Sherry, Jeffrey, and Morgan,
Our deepest sympathy. We are so saddened by the shocking passing of your beloved Kenny. There are no words. We hope your wonderful memories and the love of family and your many friends give you some bit of strength at this difficult time.
Love, Hillary and Jim McGuire
February 8, 2015
"Our most sincere condolences to you and your family"
The Golden family
February 7, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Bears
Amy Armstrong
February 7, 2015
Sherry, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barry and Lois Taback
February 7, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Barry and Naomi, Jennifer, and the rest of the family whom we did not have the pleasure of knowing. May your good memories help soothe your terrible loss.
Margaret Babyak
February 6, 2015
My sincerest sympathy to you all at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace and strength during this time.
Lexie Karetnick
February 6, 2015
Sherry, Jeff, Morgan, Barry and Naomi: I'm so sorry for your huge loss. Kenny was a wonderful guy and I know he was an amazing uncle to Ben and Aliza. I'm grateful I had the chance to meet him last year and spend some time getting to know him. You are all in my thoughts. Love to you all.
Harry Breitbarth
February 6, 2015
We are heartbroken on the loss of Kenny. Our sincerest sympathies. Wish we could have been with you to honor his memory today. Love, Harry & Carol Breitbarth.
February 6, 2015
Dear Sherry, We just heard about Kenny and wanted to let you know how sorry we are for your loss. I hope that you find the strength to go on as best you can for your children and hold on to all the treasured memories that you shared as a family.Fondly, Anna and Tony Marrone
Elizabeth Boolbol
February 6, 2015
Dear Sherry, Morgan and Jeffrey,
May God bring peace to you during this painful time. Our family holds your family in prayer.
Love, Elizabeth and Robert Boolbol and Family
Linda and Harold gassenheimer
February 6, 2015
We're so saddened by this terrible loss. Harold and I send our deepest sympathy.
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Linda and Harold Gassenheimer
Lisa Morchower
February 6, 2015
Scott and I are so very saddened to hear about Kenny. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love, Lisa, Scott, Erica and Elana
Ethel Anastasiou
February 6, 2015
Dear Sherry, Morgan and Jeffrey,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Ethel, John and Elle Anastasiou and family
Darren Day
February 5, 2015
Dear Sherry and Family,
I am so shocked and saddened by your loss. Although it has been a few years I recall your wedding, your first apartment in NYC and first home in Cos Cob like it was yesterday. I will always remember Kenny as my ultra fit, intense, intelligent friend who adored his wife and family.
My thoughts are with you all,
Darren Day
February 5, 2015
Dear Sherry, Jeffrey and Morgan, I am so deeply saddened by the passing of your beloved husband and father. He will remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him forever. May God offer you strength during this difficult time. All my love, Casey Pike.
Mei Stone
February 5, 2015
I'm so saddened to learn of Kenny's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you, Sherry, as well as to Jeff and Morgan. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts.
February 5, 2015
Dear Sherry, Jeffrey and Morgan, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Barbara Straessle
Colleen Schneider
February 5, 2015
Sherry, I am so shocked and saddened by this news. I adored your husband. Kenny was always happy and full of funny stories. My heart is breaking for you, Morgan and Jeffrey. Lots of love and sympathy, Colleen
Donna Mancuso
February 5, 2015
Dear Sherry and Family,
My deepest sympathy. You are all in my thoughts, my prayers and in my heart. May happy family memories sustain all of you during this very difficult time.
Andy & Judy Stewart
February 5, 2015
Sherry, Morgan and Jeffrey,
We did not know Ken well but we always enjoyed talking with him in the stands at Princeton swim meets. He was clearly a great and well-loved man. Our thoughts are with you and we sincerely hope that all your wonderful memories of Ken will help you though this difficult time.
Andy & Judy Stewart, The Stewart Family
Jeff Caldwell
February 5, 2015
Sherry, Jeffrey & Morgan I am very sorry to hear about the loss Kenny. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Jeff Caldwell
February 5, 2015
Dear Sherry, Jeff and Morgan, Our deepest condolences, we are very sorry for your loss. Kenny will be missed by all that knew him.
Claire, Fred, James and Will Gordon
Gail Khosla
February 5, 2015
Sherry,
I am so sorry. Kenny was such a fun man, he will be incredibly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mirjana Abramovic
February 4, 2015
''Sherry,Morgan and Jeffrey .You are all in my heart and thoughts.I am so sad for your loss.May God give you strength and patience during this difficult time. We are really blessed to be guest in your house.Kenny you will never be forgotten.Thank you for all you done for us. . Mirjana,Mato and Durdica
Andrea Breitbarth Solka
February 4, 2015
May Kenny's memory be for a blessing to his entire family. Sincerest sympathies. With love - Andrea, Steven, Matt & Drew Solka
Sharon & Bill DeMars
February 4, 2015
Dear Sherry, Jeff, Morgan and the Karetnick family - Kenny was an extraordinary person. He touched all our lives in so many special ways. He was always there for us and it was greatly appreciated. Kenny, you will be missed but never forgotten. Love You! XO
Bob and Sharon McDonald
February 4, 2015
Sherry, Morgan and Jeffrey,
May God give you strength and patience during this difficult time. We were fortunate to know Ken for the past three years. We had a lot of fun in the stands shopping, talking about current events and waiting for our girls to come out of the locker room. May he rest peacefully.
Lynda Palmer
February 4, 2015
Sherry, Morgan and Jeff, you are all in my heart and thoughts. I am so sad for your loss. Kenny was a great man, husband and father. Sherry, I love you and I will come visit soon so I can give you a big hug.
tierney remick
February 4, 2015
Sherry and kids -- Rick and I feel privileged to have gotten to know Ken as we did these past few years spending time in the swimming pool bleachers and the after meet dinners. We have so enjoyed the chance to share, laugh, cheer, chant and simply spend time together. Ken's smile, laugh and his devotion to you and the kids will be forever imprinted on our hearts. Peace and Godspeed, Tierney, Rick(and Mallory)Remick
Sonja and Herb Yefsky
February 4, 2015
Sherry ,Naomi, Barry, Morgan and Jeffrey, Jen and Betsy,
We are shocked beyond words and know that you must be going through such hard days planning a funeral for a wonderful man that we knew from infancy. You have our deepest condolences and will try to speak with you in a few days after we learn of the service information.
Sonnie & Herb Yefsky(Pompano Beach,Florida)
February 4, 2015
Sherry, I am deeply saddened to learn the news about Kenny. I was just starting to take up paddle with him and very much enjoyed his friendly and outgoing personality. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. With deepest sympathy, Bob Voreyer
February 4, 2015
Sherry and all your family: Ken was a fine man and a valued member of our community. He will be sorely missed. My condolences to all of you. Randy Noonan
Randy Yaffe
February 4, 2015
I will miss our almost daily conversations. You were a close dear friend of mine and you will be missed. May you rest in peace . Your friend Randy
Joyce Zelkowitz Cornett
February 3, 2015
I knew Kenny from Harrison Elementary through Livingston High. We were in Hebrew School together. He was, actually, my first kiss (in 5th grade). Such a great guy. OF course we lost touch after Livingston, but have asked Jen and Betsy about him. Praying for his wife and children and the whole Karetnick family. My heart goes out to you all.
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