Kenneth D. "KS" Saunders

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Kenneth D. "KS" Saunders

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Kenneth Saunders Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Perry Funeral Home - Newark on Mar. 6, 2026.
Kenneth D. Saunders was born on February 18, 1951, to the late Lewis and Myrtle Saunders.

Kenneth, affectionately known as KS, was raised in Newark, New Jersey and educated in the Newark Public School system. He was never married and he didn't have any children.

After graduating from Central High School, Kenneth Lived in Paterson, NJ for a while and moved back to Newark, NJ. He worked as a glass cutter in Upstate New York and later worked at a Printing Shop in Secaucus, NJ from 2010-2023.

Kenneth was a kind man, enjoyed life and didn't mind helping others. He often assisted with packing shelves for the Revival Temple Church food pantry and assisted with food distribution.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lewis and Myrtle Saunders, his sisters, Cecelia, Ilene, Pamela, Kema and Patricia, his brother, Carl, and his nephew, Kevin.

Kenneth's life on earth ended on February 23, 2026, and he leaves to cherish his memory, his Sister, Myrtle Brown, his Nephew/Caregiver, Charles Saunders, Nephew/Caregiver, Shareef Brown, his Special Caregiver, Tracey Buie, and a host of Nieces, Nephews, other Relatives and Friends. His presence will be missed beyond measure, by us all.

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My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Saunders. R.I.P Kenny. Gone but never forgotten my dear friend

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