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Kenneth Gacek

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Kenneth Gacek obituary, 1942-2022, Glastonbury, CT

BORN

1942

DIED

2022

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Mulryan Funeral Home - Glastonbury

725 Hebron Avenue

Glastonbury, Connecticut

Kenneth Gacek Obituary

Kenneth Gacek, 80, of Glastonbury, beloved husband of Marcelline "Marcy" K. Gacek of 53 years, died Thursday December 22, 2022 at home with his wife by his side. Born December 1, 1942 in Hartford, son of the late Joseph and Anne (Spodobalski) Gacek, he had lived in Glastonbury the past 50 years. Prior to his retirement he was an underwriter for the Aetna Insurance Company. Ken graduated from Bulkeley High in 1961. He was a member of the CT National Guard. He enjoyed all sports especially golf, basketball, and baseball - go Dodgers! An accomplished poker player who loved his "action". He enjoyed extravagant trips with his friends and wife traveling to Lake Tahoe, Alaska, Las Vegas, Europe, and more. Besides his wife, Ken is survived by his brother, David Gacek, beloved nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Gacek. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday Dec. 29 at 11am in Ss. Isidore and Maria Parish at St. Augustine Church, 55 Hopewell Rd., South Glastonbury. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Thursday morning from 9:00am to 10:30am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a nonprofit organization of your choice. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 28, 2022.

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Joan Douglas Coleman

January 12, 2023

I already left a message but remember a wonderful time with Ken. We were avid Brooklyn Dodger fans. In 1955 when the Dodgers beat the Yankees in the world series, Kenny and I jumped and hollered a lot. We were so excited. We listened to it on the RADIO. lol. Fond memory of my wonderful friend.

Joan Douglas Coleman

January 11, 2023

I want to offer my sincere condolences in the passing of Kenny. He was a big part of my adolescent years. I lived on Elliot Place a couple of houses down from him. I have wonderful fond memories of our childhood. The neighborhood was a true melting pot and I constantly thank God for those years on that dead end street. Rest in Peace Kenny. Fondly, Joan (Douglas) Coleman

Ron Fanelli

December 29, 2022

A friend since high school. I will miss you Ken. Until we meet again.
God bless you Marcy.

Marie Gionfrido Hamilton

December 29, 2022

Sweet, sweet Kenny! You lit up our mornings in Home Room with your quiet shenanigans and that smile. Some treasured memories of our time at Bulkeley. My deepest condolences to your family.

Carol Dean

December 28, 2022

So sorry to learn of Kenny's passing. I lived right around the corner from him growing up in Hartford and not too far from him in Glastonbury. Had always hoped to see him at one of the Bulkeley High reunions. My sincere sympathy to his family.

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