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Kenneth Michael Petrow
PETROW, Kenneth Michael Kenneth Michael Petrow, 50, beloved husband of Angela Boni Petrow and devoted father of Emily and Elizabeth Petrow, passed away on Thursday, (June 25, 2009) after living with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease for 18 years. In addition to his wife and daughters, he is survived by his mother, Alice Petrow of Astoria, NY; his siblings, Jean DiVincenzo and her husband Frank of Greenwich, Deborah Petrow of Astoria, NY, Stanley Petrow and his wife Olga of Fairfield and Edward Petrow and his wife Joann of Monroe Township, NJ; sister-in-law, Terry Boni and her husband John Hughes of Newfane, VT; brothers-in-law, Rocco Boni of West Hartford and Alex Boni of Manchester and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ken was born in Astoria, NY, graduating from Brooklyn Technical High School and Manhattan College. After graduation, he found his way to Connecticut working as a Sales Representative for Nestlé’s Foods. It was here where he found Angela, the love of his life. The couple married in 1984 and settled in Granby where they would raise their two daughters. After his diagnosis, Ken decided to follow his lifelong passion of writing, by earning a MA in Creative Writing from Wesleyan University. His insightful literary reflections contain recognizable characterizations of friends and family. Kenny was “Cool”. All who met him loved him and were entertained by his famous sense of humor, witty wordsmanship and wisdom. His anecdotes emphasized the joys of family and life itself. His daily courage and determination shine as examples of the power of the human spirit. He was a model of the importance of being present in the moment and enjoying all life has to offer. Most significantly, he lived for his family; adored his wife and daughters, taking joy out of each and every step of their journey together. He will be deeply missed in the lives of all whom he touched. Friends may call at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, Monday, June 29, 4-8 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 30, 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, 942 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury. Private burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Kenneth Michael Petrow Memorial Scholarship Fund, C/O Watkinson School, 180 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105. For online condolences please visit www. vincentfuneralhome.com.
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Petrow, Kenneth Michael [MC????]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/kvskc7
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Dear John,
I believe that Ken is a member of the Class of 1981.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]
Petrow, Kenneth Michael [MC1981]
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