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Kenneth Murtaugh Obituary
June 29, 1966 - June 22, 2008
Kenneth W. Murtaugh Jr., 41, Port Charlotte, formerly of Cape Cod, Mass., died June 22, 2008.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Suncoast Worship Center Church of God, Englewood. Englewood Community Funeral Home & Cremation Service is handling arrangements.
Survivors include his wife, Tracy L.; children Colin of Boston, Samantha and Kent, both of Bourne, Mass. and Shane of Venice; stepchildren Michael Pope of Bourne, Mass., Victoria and Daniel Rake and Seth James Hale, all of Englewood; mother Carol (Al) Brown of Newport News, Va.; father Kenneth W. Sr. of Port Charlotte; sister Kelly Evers of Newport News; brothers Kevin of Carthage, N.C., and Keith of Englewood; and paternal grandmother, Jean Murtaugh of Richmond, Va.
Ken served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 20 years and retired in 2006. He was a firefighter for the Lee County South Trail Fire Department in Fort Myers for two years.
Contributions may be made to the Kenneth Murtaugh Memorial Fund at any Colonial Bank for his children.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Murtaugh
Kelly Evers
September 11, 2008
Kenny, your smiles live on with us. Our separation is temporary; our love for you is forever. I miss you big brother.
samantha murtaugh
August 10, 2008
i miss my daddy =(
Kendall Garran (formerly Sanderson)
August 3, 2008
I just heard the news and I am so sorry to hear of his untimely death. It was an honor to serve with Ken. We had a good case out of Cape Cod when he hoisted the entire crew of the fishing vessel COVERED WAGON that was sinking in the north atlantic. He was a good flight mech and a good man. He will be missed.
"I love you Kenny" Love your Little Sister
July 17, 2008
A Wonderful Father
July 17, 2008
Kenny, Kelly, Al & Mom
July 17, 2008
Ken Buxton
July 12, 2008
Ken was my friend. There are not enough tears. I will always remember the good times we shared.
Tom Ball
July 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ricky Martinez Jr
June 28, 2008
To the Murtaugh Family, my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. Although we never met, your family was well represented in Kenny and his kind heart. Ken, your humor and attitude will be sorely missed by everyone at 63 House. You always had a way of making me laugh even when I was down. I will never forget you my friend. May your spirit live forever on that ladder truck and you'll be in my heart everytime we flip those lights on. It's only been a couple of days and your absence is already felt. See you on the flip side brother!
William Lombardo
June 27, 2008
Ken will be missed. I was so encouraged by his love and compassion for his fellow man. I was able to eat dinner at the firehouse with the brothers when Ken was on duty. That memory I will always cherish. I offer my most sincere condolances and sympathy to the family.
Jacquelyn & Paul Reed
June 27, 2008
Death leaves a heartache
No one can heal;
Love leaves a memory
No one can steal
Kennie will always be with us.
Words, however kind,
can't mend your heartache: ,
but those who care and ,
share your loss wish you,
comfort and peace of mind.,
May you find strength,
in the love of family,
and in the warm embrace,
of friends.,
Jason DeLeon
June 27, 2008
I knew Ken when he was in the Coast Guard. His smile and love for life brightened everyones day. I will never forget the time that he tried to convince his chief to let him stay home for his last month in. As always, he made sense. You'll be missed Ken.
Mike Segal
June 26, 2008
I will miss you so much ken! We always had fun in 63 house never a dull moment. Your name and our memories will live on in the South Trail Tradition. Like you always put it (The Neck)
Joseph & Margie Bachan
June 26, 2008
Ken and Carol, There aren't any words we can say to express our feelings on your son's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences, you and your family will be in our prayers.
Vanessa Santiago
June 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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