died peacefully at his winter home in New Port Richey, Florida on February 1, 2020 at the age of 73.
Kenneth was born on June 30, 1946 in Bronx, New York to Dorothy (Stauffer) and Raymond Conners. He was a 1964 graduate of Clarkstown high school in New City, New York. He became a member of the IATSE Local 52 in 1967 and was then drafted into the army during the Vietnam War. He received the bronze medal and Purple Heart at the age of 23 after losing his leg fighting for our country.
Kenneth returned to work at Local 52 for a total of 40 years. He was respected and loved by everyone who had the pleasure and privilege of working with him. Kenny was one of the most hardest working people in the motion picture industry and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 46 years Dorothy (Lang) Conners, their two daughters and their husbands Kelly and David Infantino and Tracy and Brian McClean. He is also survived by one brother, Robert Conners and wife Bonnie, one sister Dorothy Wellborn as well as three grandchildren Emma and Kyle Infantino and Liam McClean whom he loved dearly. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.
A full military burial service will be held at Washington Crossing National Cemetary in Newtown, Pennsylvania ( Bucks County) on March 20, 2020 at 1:30 PM.
All are welcome to offer their final goodbyes to this amazing man.
Donations can be made in his honor to the HPH Hospice at 6807 Rowan Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34653 or the Wounded Warriors Project.
Mike klopchin (friend)
February 16, 2020, 12:00 am
Dorothy,
so sorry to hear this very sad news. He will be in my preys this night. As a fellow Vietnam Vet we all know how life can be taken away suddenly but you and he shared so much life and the memories of that life together will give you strength now. Please know that you are in my preys, Mike Klopchin
Jamie Dingman Thompson (Clarkstown alum)
February 16, 2020, 12:00 am
To Dorothy and Ken's family, so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I honor his service to our country and mourn the loss of a Clarkstown graduate. Condolences on behalf of my brothers Tm and Richard. Jamie Dingman Thompson
Doriann Rowles (Friend)
February 16, 2020, 12:00 am
My heartfelt condolence to the Conners family. May God look over you all as Ken watches over you also.
God Bless your family and to help get through these hard times.
Sandy Knapp (Friend)
February 16, 2020, 12:00 am
Dorothy, Kelly & Tracy & Families,
Please accept my sincere condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I always enjoyed Ken's company. May Ken rest in peace.
Bonnie (none)
February 16, 2020, 12:00 am
Dear Dorothy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Ken as being a kind and soft-spoken guy. God Bless,
Bonnie (Berntsen) Griffen, Classmate
Paul Hanchar (Clarkstown classmate)
February 20, 2020, 12:00 am
Dear Dorothy and family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss. Thank you for Ken's service to our nation. It is sad to lose a fellow Clarkstown graduate. May God be with you. Paul Hanchar
Remy deVarenne (classmate)
February 21, 2020, 12:00 am
God bless you Hawk. You were a great friend in high school and I have everlasting great memories or times together. Rest in peace my war hero.
Remy
Ralph D’Alessandro (CCHS ‘64 Classmate)
February 22, 2020, 12:00 am
Dorothy,
I was saddened to learn of Ken’s passing. I fondly recall his kind ways and smile from way back at Clarkstown and the year we played basketball together. My deepest sympathy from me personally and on behalf of the Class of ‘64 to you and your family. I wish Ken had been able to attend our 55th Reunion as part of the multi-class event this past September. I hope you have many cherished memories from your long years together.
Kind regards
Ralph D’Alessandro
CCHS ‘64
Remy deVarenne (classmate)
February 22, 2020, 12:00 am
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Ken.I have wonderful memories of Ken and his dry sense of humor. I enjoyed so much being in his classes and being his friend. I'll miss you Hawk.
Remy deVarenne