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Kenneth Alfred "Kenny Day" Callow

1932 - 2014

Kenneth Alfred "Kenny Day" Callow

1932 - 2014

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BORN

1932

DIED

2014

Kenneth Callow Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2014.

Kenneth Alfred Callow (aka Kenny Day)

Kenneth Alfred Callow (aka Kenny Day) joined the celestial choir on October 10, 2014.

He was born February 20, 1932, to Alfred and Lilly (Piper) Callow in Birmingham, England.

He spent most of his adult career as a professional entertainer, band leader, singer, and comedian. Later he was employed by Carnival Cruise Lines as a performer and within three months became a cruise director. It was on a cruise that he met his future wife, Barbara (Cormany/Blazewick) on April Fool's Day in 1988. They were married Labor Day weekend the same year. Upon his retirement from the entertainment industry, he became an educational assistant with Akron Public Schools. For the next 15 years he loved helping "special students" before Parkinson's caused him to retire four years ago.

He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Barbara of Akron; step-son, Steve (Emanuella) Blazewick of Hollywood Calif.; daughter, McKenna (Steve); grandson, Alexander Charlton of London, England; and two sisters, Janet Campbell and Pat Beasley of England.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please feel free to make memorial donations in Ken's name to the Parkinson's Foundation or the Ridgewood Road Hospice Care Center. (Anthony, Green, 330-899-9790, www.anthonyfh.com)

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October 15, 2024

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October 6, 2020

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November 3, 2014

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Steve Phypers

October 15, 2024

Firstly, my most sincere and profound sympathies to all of Kenny´s close family and friends. My apologies for this late, tenth anniversary message of Ken´s passing. I have literally only just found this information online. I appeared with Kenny in a TV talent show (which he deservedly won) in the UK back in February 1978, 46 years ago. His singing was in a different league, utterly superlative. I now have exceptional footage of Kenny singing and would be glad to share with his closest family. My email: [email protected]

To all of you who knew this special man, I send you all my love and best wishes... Steve Phypers

CAROL HELFER

October 6, 2020

Remembering all the fun times and laughter we shared with Ken. He was such an entertainer. It's hard to believe it has been four years since his passing. RIP Ken.

November 3, 2014

Bob and I were sorry to hear of your loss are prayers are with you.

Suzanne and Bob Brinkley

November 3, 2014

RIP Kenny, may the good Lord hold you in his arms and comfort you for eternity. Dave and Carmen Owens Coventry High 68

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Kathy Fuchs

October 25, 2014

Barb and Steve, I just learned of Ken's passing & I'm so sorry. I stumbled upon your announcement of his memorial service on facebook& I was stunned. Again, I am so sorry.

Anne Callow

October 22, 2014

I was so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear Brother in Law Ken. I remember the first time I saw Kenny perform live was in Blackpool where he was sharing the bill with Kathy Kirby, he was fabulous. I know that my late husband Bill, Ken's younger brother was very proud of him, as we all were. Sadly missed by Sister in Law Anne and Niece Michelle & family xx
We have made a donation to The Parkinson's foundation in the UK.

Nancy,Ruth Katherine Brooks,Pay,Gordon

October 18, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.

October 18, 2014

We will always fondly remember our time of working as entertainers and cruise staff members for Cruise Director Kenny Day on Carnival's T.S.S. Mardi Gras and T.S.S. Carnivale in 1986. Kenny's great personality and incredible talent made him wildly popular with his audiences. In our minds, we can still hear him on stage belting out Memory (from "Cats"), or see him telling jokes that had his audiences in tears from laughing so hard. He was truly one of a kind.

Thank you for the memories, Kenny.

Kenneth Witter and Janice Kratz
Akron, Ohio

nancy laria

October 14, 2014

What a special man Ken was. I worked with him in Special Ed. He loved people. He loved laughing. He loved his family. I will always hold great memories we shared. Thanks for being the best friend anyone could ask for.

October 14, 2014

We will always remember Ken as we were growing up, especially when we were rushing home from Junior school to see Ken (Kenny Day) sing on television on "Lunch Box". Often we were late returning to school if Ken was on at the end of the show. You were brilliant.
Rest in Peace Ken, God Bless
Lots of love
Cousins Maisie+ David xxxxx

Ken in early sixties

Janet Campbell

October 14, 2014

I have so many memories of Ken. My eldest brother. From a very young age I knew he was special. Everyone adored him. He learned to play piano at a young age which was probably the starting point of his musical career. At eighteen years old he was resident vocalist at the local casino and learned to play the double bass, his career took off from there with television appearances the work started to come in and he moved to the bright lights of London. He worked at Raymond revue bar. Talk of the town, did pantomime with Tommy Cooper and worked with numerous big bands. There's lots I could say about him. Not only was he super talented, he was a wonderful person and a special brother. I was and always will be very proud to have been his "little sister" He will always be my superstar. Night night God bless Ken. Love you always. Janet xxx

Joyce DeJournett

October 13, 2014

To Ken's Family,

I am sorry for your lost, Ken was always talking about his love for his wife and family. I worked with him @ Garfield High School! Very special person and his ability to make you laugh was priceless! God Bless you!

October 13, 2014

Thinking of you. Keep strong.

Carolyn and Don Anderson

Wendy Stephens

October 12, 2014

Barb, I will never forget you telling us about meeting Ken on that trip. What an impression he could make. That smile was contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol Helfer

October 12, 2014

Ken was such a special man and was a born entertainer. He's probably entertaining in Heaven right now. He always made me smile. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.

Ramona Moore

October 12, 2014

My heart is breaking for you dear Barb, but your love for each other was forever.

Dan and Tabby Ogrizek

October 12, 2014

What a funny guy! He always had a funny story to tell or a musical ditty to sing that made us laugh or sometimes groan. Whatever it was, he knew how to make people feel happy. We will miss him.

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