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Kenneth Columbo Obituary

Kenneth L. Columbo, 72, Bern Township, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010.

He was the husband of Louise (Golden) Columbo.

He is also survived by his devoted daughter, Elizabeth Columbo Spencer; and two loving grandchildren, Amanda and Tyler Spencer.

Born in Reading, he was the youngest of 10 children of Herman and Pearl Columbo.

Kenny attended Reading High School.

He was employed for 37 years in the tube division of Hofmann Industries, Sinking Spring.

Kenny's positive attitude towards life and his sense of humor carried him through many serious medical issues.

In addition, he is survived by a daughter, Candi (Columbo) Winters, wife of Bruce Winters; granddaughters, Jessica and Danielle Winters; and two great-grandchildren.

There are also a daughter, Cheryl Columbo; and two sons, Kenneth L. Columbo Jr. and Kevin Columbo.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., 25 Stevens Ave., West Lawn, PA 19609, or Rheumatoid Arthritis Assoc., 111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 500, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Henninger Funeral Home Inc., Reading, is in charge of arrangements. www.henningerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Reading Eagle on Feb. 14, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Columbo

15 Entries

Linda Bucks-Wood

March 4, 2010

Kenny was the overseer of the activity /dining room at the Heim. He was the greeter to all newcomers, not because he was asked, but because he wanted to help the new residents transition. He was incredibly kind to my mother, Ethel Bucks, and to me, helping me get through some of her difficult times with dementia. I can't believe this young fellow is gone, it is not the same visiting at Berks Heim. Not just the staff and residents miss him, but the families of the residents. I know he is smiling and enjoying his new body in Heaven, and I hope that helps give the family hope and peace. Thank you, family, for sharing this wonderful man with a bunch of strangers who grew to call him "friend."

Carrie Wheeland

February 23, 2010

Elizabeth and family...Kenny was a wonderful man and will always hold a special place in my heart. I know how much you all loved him and how much he will be missed. I hold many special memories from "way back when" and will never forget!

Joan

February 21, 2010

I just heard about Kenny. I was one of the people who took care of him while he was still in Wernersille. He was a wonderful caring man and I know how much his wife and daughter and grandchildren miss him. I'm so sorry I missed his serice.

Kimmy Bricker(Columbo)

February 18, 2010

Hello to all of Kenney's children and Louise....this is Kimmy(your cousin Mikes' daughter). I would like to start off by saying how sorry I was for not being able to attend Uncle Kenny's services. It has been a long time since I saw all of you, and even longer since I saw Uncle Kenny. I have to say my memories go back to when I was pretty little. I remember when our family was as close as it could be for all the craziness that went on in it. I believe everyone really deep down cherishes those times we had together,however few there were. I want to say how I remember Uncle Kenny's smile and voice that will stay with me forever. It's funny how everyone remembers different things about a person. Rest assured I know he is at peace from here on out. I believe that is what happens when people pass on. I hope all of you do to. Please accept this message as mine, Shelly's and my mother Dolore's condolences. I know he will be missed.
Love, Kimmy, Shelly and Dolores Columbo

Katy Barlet

February 18, 2010

Liz your dad was a special man he made alot of people laugh with his sense of humor. He would always brighten up my day at the heim when I was feeling down he always asked about my son Alex he always told me that things will work itself out and he would be okay. I will miss him sitting at my desk and telling me jokes and about his life. I know that you will miss he alot but remember on thing he will always be at your side he is your guardian angel. You are all in my prayers.

February 17, 2010

Kenny, I sit here and think of you and already miss you terribly! I knew you only a little over one year of your life which seemed to be too little time for an extraordinary man like you to have on this earth, but I know you believe in God as I do, we had that conversation many times. It made it easier for me to help you in the last days you spent with us at Berks Heim, knowing that you truly believed you were going to a better place, where there was no PAIN, and boy did you try to hide it, but I always knew anyway, and you didn't like it, that someone figured you out. We had a few run ins along the way, and we got past those quickly. What I will always hold near and dear in the little bit of time that I did get to know you was that you are truly an individual character unmatched by few others, your kindness and caring towards others who needed help did not go unnoticed, you neglected help for yourself to come and get it for others, don't worry about me, so and so needs you more. You Kenny will always leave your impression in my heart as a remarkable individual, I was proud to take you on your last ride through Berks Heim, it was my honor, and my very saddest day there. Okay Liz, I know I'm making you cry. Amanda, your pop pop thought you were growing up too fast, just like I do, you were just a little girl still when I first met you not so long ago. Tyler, as I sat and watched you today at your pop pops casket crying and trying to hold back the tears, so we would all think you were okay, you reminded me of none other than your pop pop, stoic as you were trying to be, but here is the thing Tyler, it is okay to cry, and your pop pop did that more than once in the time I knew him, for friends, family and so on, so cry my little friend, and do not be ashamed of it! Louise, it took some time for me to meet you, now here you are, and who will ever forget you, I am glad you are given the strength to know Kenny is in a better place, and I am so glad he gave you the talk at his last birthday party, Kenny knew his time on earth was coming up short, and he wanted you to know it, and I will never forget his words that night, Louise, "Take care of our little girl", and Liz to him you were always that, and he loved you dearly, until you were willing to let him go, he hung in there for you! I can not tell you all how honored I was to be able to know Kenny, learn from him and still make him smile, even two nights before he was no more able to do so. Kenny you will be missed so much! The dining room was packed for your encore tonight, we repeatedly played your DVD, and Moser was crying to, it's always good to see a grown man cry, he loved you too buddy! We all do!
Melissa Jacobs

Tony Dinatale

February 16, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

Shirley Columbo

February 15, 2010

To Kenny's children- So sorry to her of your Dad's passing. I know he ill be greatly missed.

The Galczynski's

February 15, 2010

To Candy, Bruce and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts and prayers of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Richard Smith

February 14, 2010

My mother (Barbara Smith) and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies. Kenny had become a part of our extended family. His big heart and lively sense of humor helped greatly in my mothers stay at Berks Heim. It was appreciated more than he new, and he will be sorely missed.

Samantha Heckman

February 14, 2010

to kennys frinds and family, i was his aide from manor care(sinking spring) to berks heim. i had so much fun being in his company and i am so sorry he is gone from us now. but he is in a such a better place and is happy where he is. i remember when i started at the heim and seen he was there i walked up to him and he said "oh my god Sam do u work here now?" from that day he always had to say hi to me like at manor care, it makes me sad to know he is not with us. my thought and prayers r with everyone

elizabeth columbo

February 14, 2010

i love you daddy you are the best daddy ever you will always be in my heart. there are so many words that i could tell you how much i love you and how i will miss you. you will always be in memorie.

amanda & tyler spencer

February 14, 2010

i love you poppop you will all ways be in my heart. you are the light that that shines on my earth i love you again poppop and you are in loving memories of all your family

amanda spencer

February 14, 2010

my poppop was the best man in the whole world he love me and my mom and the rest of the family so much he would do anything for his family he will be deeply missed he will always be in the familys heart for ever and ever

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