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Kenneth Bright Obituary
Kenneth W. Bright, 88, of Birdsboro, Union Twp., Berks Co., Pa., died on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at home.
Born in Reading, Pa., he was the son of the late Charles Z.W. Bright and the late Loretta (Reitnauer) Keim, he was raised by his late father Preston Keim. He was the widower of Mae (Eck) Bright, who died on November, 14, 2013.
Kenneth was employed as a psychiatric aide at Norristown State Hospital, retiring in 1994. He served 2 years in WWII in the occupation of Japan. Later Kenneth would be a graduate of Albright College Class of 1954, attending under the G.I. Bill. He was a member of the American Legion Post 626, in Birdsboro.
Kenneth is survived by 5 daughters: Deborah M. Pierce, of Houston, TX, Linda L. Bright, at home, Claudia Soellner, of Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Karen Blackwell, of Lehighton, Pa., Wilma Vamvakis of Athens, Greece;. He is survived by 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and 4 nephews and 4 nieces.
He is predeceased by 1 daughter: Penelope Hontz.
A funeral service will be held at the Dengler Funeral Home Inc., 144 N. Spruce St. Birdsboro, PA 19508 on Thursday, September 14, 2017, 10:30 a.m. and a viewing will be held an hour before the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Berks Unit 49,8 Bellevue Ave. Reading, PA 19605 or American Heart Assoc., 212 East Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
Dengler Funeral Home Inc., Birdsboro, Pa., is in charge of the arrangements.
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Debbie Pierce
September 3, 2022
We love you Dad. Our thoughts of you will never go away. We are proud of you and especially taking care of Mom and Linda . If you could see us in heaven Linda and I look like sisters now.
Wilma, Alex, and Family Bright-Vamvakis
February 17, 2020
Dearest Dad, days, months, and years come and go, but you are always in our hearts and minds. Forever we are here for you and may angels guide you in your sounding sleep from us to you!
wILMA AND ALEX AND FAMILY VAMVAKIS
September 4, 2019
LOVE WILL ALWAYS BE THAT SPECIAL BOND THAT CONNECTED US AND WILL NEVER EVER PART. MEMORIES OF YOU ARE SO PRECIOUS TO ME AND MY FAMILY AND YOU CONTINUE TO FILL OUR HEARTS. PLEASE FIND COMFORT KNOWING THAT MOM IS THERE BY YOUR SIDE AND WE ARE ALL THERE WITH YOU. LOVE ALWAYS...
Debbie Pierce
September 3, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Wilma, Alex, & Children Bright-Vamvakis
November 23, 2017
It's Thanksgiving and I've been thinking of you and wish we could have been together on this very special family holiday. You are Always in my heart, mind, and thoughts and I'll never stop holding your hand!
Bright Daughters Mae and Kenneth /Wilma, Karen, Penelope, Claudia, Linda, Debbie
Kenneth William Bright
October 27, 2017
Daughter Penelope Bright
Kenneth William Bright
October 27, 2017
Preston Clifford Keim and Lorretta W. Reitnauer
Kenneth William Bright
October 27, 2017
Charles Zeiglus Bright
Kenneth William Bright
October 27, 2017
Albright College 1954
Kenneth William Bright
October 27, 2017
U.S. Army, Col. Kenneth W. Bright, World War II Occupation of Japan.
Deborah Bright Pierce
October 17, 2017
Love to our father of six daughters. We will miss you . Times were not so good and yet we will never forget the good times you shared. We will always have our memories and have a guardian angel to watch over you and Mae.
U.S. Col Army World War II, Veteran, Occupation of Japan
Kenneth W. Bright
October 17, 2017
To my dearest Dad and Mom, some days have passed yet the pain just doesn't seem to go away. I miss you both dearly and you are in my heart to stay!
Wilma Bright-Vamvakis
September 27, 2017
Peter Vamvakis
September 10, 2017
You were always there for me throughout my life and for this I will never forget. You have shown your love for me in numerous ways. I will miss you, Grandpa, and may you take all my love with you on your journey to heaven above, because my Grandma is waiting for you. Love you always and forever!
Alexander Vamvakis, Jr.
September 10, 2017
Dear Grandpa, You have been a guiding light to me and my brothers and sisters throughout so many years, and I will always be grateful for this. I have loved you and will continue to love you and hope that you will find peace next to your love, my grandma, up in heaven together. May angels guide your way. Forever--
Gregory Vamvakis
September 10, 2017
I love you, Grandpa! I'll always love you, and I will miss talking to you on the phone like we did. Forever my love to you!
Vasiliki Vamvakis
September 10, 2017
It saddens me that you are not here with us and that you now have found a place in heaven and among the angels, but you will always be remembered and have a very special place in my heart, Grandpa! R.I.P.
Alex & Children Vamvakis
September 9, 2017
To our beloved Father-in-law and Grandpa. We have loved you through the many years even though we live far away. Hoping you will have us all in your memory as we will hold you dearest in ours! Love you, Grandpa, forever!
Wilma Bright-Vamvakis
September 9, 2017
Dad, to a father of I was always proud of and looked up to. You were always by my Mother's side and always showed me the way. You will never be forgotten, Dad, and although we will not write to eachother anymore, every day I will silently write to you a letter in my heart. May angels stay by your side when you meet again with Mom! I'll always love you!
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