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Kenneth J. Sylvia Jr.
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He was born on March 31, 1943 in New London, the son of the late Kenneth J. Sr. and Victoria (Sobieski) Sylvia. Kenneth was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, having worked as a window clerk at the Waterford Post Office for many years. Being a gun collector and model train enthusiast he was the owner of K&J Guns and a co-owner of Trackside in Uncasville.
In addition to his wife Frances, he is survived by his children, Kimberly Swabby of North Carolina, Kenneth J. Sylvia III and wife, Tammie, of Delaware and Kris McKinney and husband, Mark, of South Carolina; grandchildren, Joshua, Trevor, Mallorie, Mary Kate, Caroline, Megan and Taylor; and a brother, Robert Sylvia and wife, Diane, of Ledyard.
Woyasz & Son Funeral Home, 11 Jerome Road, Uncasville, is in charge of private arrangements.
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Claudia Haney
February 15, 2012
Kenny, Kim & Kris, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I love you all. Love, Auntie
Tom and Linda Tomaszek
February 14, 2012
Fran and Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are all in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Lin and Joe Macrino
February 13, 2012
Fran and family: Words cannot begin to express to you our heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time. We always enjoyed Kenny's own way of looking at things in life, he made us laugh! He was a great friend and we will miss him dearly! May memories warm your hearts and bring comfort at this time.
Margaret Bennett
February 13, 2012
Kimmy so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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jim volpe
February 13, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leslie Mac Donald
February 13, 2012
I am so sad to hear of Ken's Dad's passing. I went to school with Ken since we were very little and pray that Ken and his family will be comforted during this difficult time. You are all in my prayers. God bless all of you!
Nancy (Durr) Barnhart
February 13, 2012
Muffet,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, Kenneth. I will keep you and the entire Sylvia family in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Wingerd
February 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Patti and Roxanne
Wendy Hartling & family
February 13, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the entire Sylvia family in this difficult time. He lives on in your hearts...
Duffy Family
February 12, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Sylvia Family from the Duffy Family in Delaware. We hope the memories help ease the sorrow. .
Stephen Holmberg
February 12, 2012
Fran,
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and Ken's family.
Just remember all the great times and
wonderful memories you all had.
Again, my sympathy to you all.
GODSPEED Ken.
As ever, Steve Holmberg
February 12, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Sylvia family. May the wonderful memories you have with your spouse, father and grandfather help you through this difficult time. The Ambra Family (Newark, DE)
Gil and Sarah Lamphere
February 12, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers
February 12, 2012
Ken will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers for his family.
Tom and Patti Buell
Cherrie Buscher
February 12, 2012
To the family,
My prayers are with you all in this time of need.
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