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Kenneth McAllister
1945 - 2023
Kenneth McAllister
1945 - 2023
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BORN
1945
DIED
2023
Kenneth McAllister Obituary
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Kenneth Arthur McAllister, 77 of Maineville, passed away on March 11, 2023. Born to Arthur Kenneth and Anne Marie (nee Debrizzi) McAllister on March 31, 1945, in Bangor, Maine.
Ken worked and retired after 30 years in the fiber optics products and cable products industry as a Vice-President and General Manager for General Cable Industries, Highland Heights, Kentucky and as Executive Vice-President for Coleman Cable Inc. Chicago, Ill. Ken and his family relocated often during his career including stops in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Illinois, and Ohio developing many relationships along the way that became meaningful throughout his life. He proudly served his country in the National Guard for fifteen years.
Ken was an avid golfer, a member of his High School Hall of Fame for Football, and an enthusiastic Miami Dolphins fan. He enjoyed woodworking, finishing basements, building furniture, and also built a home on the New Jersey Shore that his family vacationed in for 10 years, a place he passionately called “Home”. Of particular joy to Ken was taking money from his poker buddies.
He was a parishioner at St. Susanna Catholic Church for many years. For seven years, including the role of President in his third year with the club, Ken was very engaged as an active member of the Heritage at Miami Bluffs Mens Club, a club dedicated to contributing to the many charities and organizations serving the less privileged in Warren County.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur, and Anne McAllister.
Ken is survived by his beloved wife, Sally (nee Mazzarese), two children, Kelly (Nathan) Wampler and Scott (Angela) McAllister, three grandchildren, Amelia Jane Wampler, Riley Diana and Rocco Anthony McAllister, two siblings, Michele (David) Rutigliano and Matt (Lori) Mirto, five nieces and nephews, David and Joseph Rutigliano, Wendy (Mike) Hiltz, Matthew III (Jen) Mirto and Anthony Tripodi and many friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Monday, March 20th at 11:00 am, at St. Susanna Catholic Church, 616 Reading Road, Mason, OH 45040. Following the Mass, please join the family as they proceed to the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Montgomery for interment followed by a Celebration of Life luncheon at the Heritage at Miami Bluffs Clubhouse, 1477 Heritage Blvd. Maineville, OH 45039.
Memorial donations may be made in Ken’s name to the Warren County Humane Society, 230 Cook Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036 or to the Heritage at Miami Bluffs Men's Club of Maineville, 1477 Heritage Blvd. Maineville, OH 45039.
Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the McAllister Family 513-398-9100
Diane Sev
February 23, 2024
Michele, I remember you telling me about your brother, Ken. All your family trips to the Jersey shore. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Judy DeLibro
May 20, 2023
I am heart broken! You never think this day would come! He was loved by all. My sincere condolences to his family. May he Rest in Peace.
STEWART LATER
April 2, 2023
Shortly after General Cable acquired Brand-Rex I had the good fortune to report to Ken McAllister. He was a fellow Mainer and a golfer so we hit it off right away. Ken helped me to navigate the new organization and treated me with respect. I admired Ken and appreciated everything he did for me. RIP my friend. Pl
Michael Koshgarian
March 25, 2023
Dear Sally, Kelly and Scott,
Ken hired me in 1987 at Carol Cable and was responsible for shaping my career and life's values. Being a true Rhode Islander, I didnt want to move to Kentucky in 1992 so he helped me and 2 of my colleagues form our rep. firm, Atlantic Component Marketing.
Over the years, we kept in touch, and I remember speaking with him last, telling him what a true mentor and friend he was. Between he and Tony G, we had A LOT of great times.
I'm sure he will do well with the hot dog stand we always talked about and will always keep him in my heart. May he rest and peace. My sincerest sympathy for your loss.
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Deborah Adler
March 20, 2023
Ken was always quick to joke and loved to share his memorabilia ( projects in the basement)with all. I will never forget his smiles and laughter. May you find peace now with the Lord our Father. May Sally and family find comfort in the memories and compassion from many. Ken, You will be missed . ♥
Carol Georgette
March 20, 2023
So deeply sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. Carol, Hans, Ryan, Dana and family
Dan Pursley
March 19, 2023
I will keep Sally and entire family in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to go through this difficult time of losing and missing Ken! He was a wonderful caring neighbor and friend may he rest in peace.
Stephen Rabinowitz
March 19, 2023
Very sorry for your loss. I remember Ken with fondness and admiration.
Warren and Debbie Wendel
March 19, 2023
Ken loved finishing basements and I was there for one of them. One weekend, about 35 years ago, my wife and two of our children and the material in my truck left New Jersey and headed to Rhode Island. Ken, Mr Mazzarese and myself, installed a zone of baseboard heat in their basement. Good team work with great friends. We love you Ken ❤. You will be in our hearts forever. Keep those hot dogs warm at Shaggy Dogs. Until we meet again ..... love, Debbie and Warren
Dave and Linda Wampler
March 18, 2023
Our sympathy and love go out to Sally McAllister, and all the McAllister Family on their loss of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a great friend in Ken McAllister. We saw his handiwork in a basement and the joy he brought to others.
Jim Reilly
March 17, 2023
Ken was a one of a kind friend, and associate. I owe a lot of my success to his mentoring. We will offer our prayers for Ken. Rest in peace my friend.
Steven Sacchetti
March 15, 2023
My prayers and thoughts are with Ken and his Family. I have known Ken for over 33 years. He was a great guy and will be missed
Brian and Jess MacDonald
March 15, 2023
Our deepest sympathies to my good friend Scott and to Mrs. McAllister and Kelly and the whole McAllister family. I always enjoyed when Mr. McAllister visited Scott while at SLU. We talked sports of all sorts. The line about him enjoying taking money from his poker buddies made me smile as I was in several football pools over the years with Mr. McAllister where he did quite well. In fact he was the big winner this year in a football pool I run. So he was quite good at taking my money as well!
Prayers for the whole McAllister family.
Michael Fulton
March 15, 2023
Ken's passing has been a huge loss for so many, including his family, his many friends and all of the residents of Heritage at Miami Bluffs who benefitted from his years of dedicated service to our community. He was a very, very dear soul indeed.
My wife, Sue, and I had the good fortune to became his neighbors across the street almost 5 years ago and I've often described both he and Sally as "the best neighbors ever." We cherish the time we've had with them and have been experiencing the excruciating pain of his loss. I knew him to be a man of many talents that enabled him to excel on the football field, to build a successful career as an engineer and to add major improvements to his home that would be the envy of any professional remodeler. Ken was so generous and he's one of the few people I've met who was well liked by all who knew him. We are certain that he's in heaven now and heaven will be an even better place for it.
Douglas and Barbara Beyer
March 15, 2023
Our sympathy to Sally McAllister and all the McAllister Family on their loss of Ken McAllister. He will be greatly missed!
Allan Marconi
March 14, 2023
I was so lucky to have met and worked for Ken at Alpha Wire Company. The "lessons" he mentored me with were an incredible part of my success in my career. He really, really cared and was so passionate in what he did. I carry those traits of his forward. SACO AEI Polymers
Mike Pitello
March 14, 2023
Rest in Peace my mentor! Thank you for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to work for you. I always remember the conversations about work and life that helped me be the person I am today. God Bless!
Bill Janzaruk
March 14, 2023
I met Ken when I was President of the HMB Mens Club. He was an eager volunteer for the club’s activities. He always had a positive attitude.
Paul Dillenburger
March 14, 2023
A true gentleman and a wonderful community neighbor.
Dottie Barker
March 13, 2023
I was lucky enough to come into his life At the end of this life. But I feel as if I've known him his whole life. I will be forever grateful to Ken and Sally for including me on tjis journey. So many people are going to miss him And I count myself among them. God was listening to you and now You are
able to rest pain free.
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