- Date Of Birth: January 4, 1927
- Date Of Death: January 29, 2016
- State: Connecticut
Kenneth J. Ring died peacefully on January 29, 2016 in Norwich, CT at the age of 89. He was born on January 4, 1927 in Norwich, CT to George F. Ring, Sr. and Harriet (Lafferty) Ring. After graduating from the Norwich Free Academy in 1944, Kenny served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. He was joined in marriage to Mary Kathleen “Kay” (Daley) Ring in 1952 and had four children, Kathleen T. Oberg and her husband Chuck of Myrtle Beach, SC, Kevin P. Ring, Sr. and his wife Zayne of Scotland, CT, Jacqueline A. Ring of Norwich, CT, and Sheila R. Reed and her husband Harry of Waterford, CT. Kenny worked for the State of Connecticut, Public Works Department for more than 20 years. He graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in 1990 with a Bachelor Degree in General Studies. Kenny donated more than 25 gallons of blood to the Red Cross, enjoyed wintering in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and taking morning walks in the East Great Plains area.
Kenny is survived by his wife and children, grandchildren James K. John of Philadephia, PA, Kevin P. Ring, Jr. of Middletown, CT, Courtney Z. Ring of Colchester, CT, Conor P. and Aidan M. Reed of Waterford, CT, in addition to numerous nephews, nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces. Kenneth is preceded in death by his four brothers and two sisters: George, Raymond, John, Milton, Mary Ann and Mildred. The family would like to thank Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center as well as the Center for Hospice Care for their efforts, care and dedication.
