- Date Of Birth: October 9, 1926
- Date Of Death: April 28, 2018
- State: Florida
Kenneth E. Ousey of Melbourne, Florida, (formerly of Lake Success, New York) passed away, Saturday, April 28, 2018 at his home in the Indian River Colony Club.
There will also be a mass at St.
The family would like to thank all the friends from the Indian River Colony Club and St John the Evangelist parish who provided help and support through this tough time. Additionally, our deepest thanks to the angels of the St Francis Hospice for their compassion, kindness and care.
Ken was born October 9, 1926 in Jamaica, Queens, NY to Howard and Gladys Ousey. On Sept 9, 1950 he married the love of his life the former, Joan Paiva, in Yonkers, NY.
Ken is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 67 years, Joan; four sons Kenneth, Timothy, Paul and Shane and their spouses and families; his brother Joseph Ousey and sister Pat Petzold; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins and other loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Muriel, a brother Howard, a son Brian and a grandson Keith.
Generous of spirt, quick witted and full of life, love and generosity Kenneth and Joan raised their family in Lake Success, NY where he served for over eighteen years as a trustee, Deputy Mayor and culminating as the Mayor. He also served as the President of the Nassau County Village Officials Association and the NY State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials and was recognized as the 1989 Distinguished Public Servant of the Year by the Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith.
Ken was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather, enthusiastic golfer and dedicated public servant. He enjoyed the company of friends, a good laugh and a great book but was most proud and happy watching his sons and their families succeed in life.
