Kenneth N. Waite Jr.

Kenneth Noel Waite, JR, age 71, beloved husband of 46 years to Barbara (Mehai) Waite, passed away February 27 2015 after a battle with Parkinson’s and Cancer.Kenneth was born on October 29, 1943 to the late Kenneth N. and Geraldine (Dodge) Waite. Kenneth was raised on a 10 acre farm in Monroe and was a graduate of Masuk High school. He furthered his education at Bridgeport Engineering Institute and the University of Bridgeport. Kenneth was employed for over 40 years at Remington Arms and worked his way up to become the Northeast Regional Manager. Upon retirement from Remington, he formed his own company, Stonewood LLC where his client list included Remington and other sporting goods companies.

Kenneth was a proud veteran, serving in the 242nd Engineers Battalion of the Army National Guard. He was an avid Hunter, Fisherman and Shooter and enjoyed collecting Antiques. He was a member of the American Legion Post 176 in Monroe as well as a member of Fairfield County Fish and Game, St Jude Church, and the Monroe Senior Center. In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by 2 sons: Kenneth N. Waite, III and his wife Deborah of Baldwinsville, NY and Michael Dodge Waite and his wife Cecilia of Naples, FL. He is also the proud Grandfather of Kenneth N. Waite IV and Olivia Waite of Baldwinsville, NY and Devyn Michael Waite of Naples, FL. He is the brother of Jim Waite of Monroe, CT and Wendy Cadieux of Poultney, VT. He also leaves behind several Sisters-in-Law and Brothers-in Law, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.He was pre-deceased by his parents, grandparents: Fred & Beatrice Waite and Bill and Eva Dodge as well as in-laws Michael & Stephanie Mehai. The family wishes to thank everyone in Pavilion 2 at Bishop Wicke Health Center for making Ken’s last days comfortable. Family and friends may call at Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Tpke, Monroe on Tuesday evening from 4-7. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial will take place at East Village Cemetery in the Spring.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Fairfield County Fish & Game, 310 Hammertown Rd, Monroe CT 06468 Visit Spadaccinofuneralhome.com to share a memory of Ken.