Obituary: Kenneth P. Kaminsky, Sr., 79, of Branford

Information via W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home

Kenneth P. Kaminsky, Sr., of Branford, died Monday September 11, 2017 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Janet Mortali Kaminsky. Ken was born in New Haven September 20, 1937, son of the late Vincent and Katherine Palaski Kaminsky.

Ken served in the U. S. Navy. He was a graduate of Brown University’s School of Banking. Ken worked for New Haven Savings Bank for 42 years, retiring as C. O. O. in 2002. Ken was a member and past commodore of the Branford Yacht Club, a member and past president of the Quinnipiack Club, a former member of the Branford Board of Finance, and the Branford Board of Fire Commissioners, he served on the board of the Hospital of St. Raphael and the board of Clellian in Hamden.

Besides his wife, Ken is survived by his sons, Kenneth, Jr (Sonia) of Madison and Joel and Keith of Branford; his grandchildren, Julia Kaminsky and Kenneth Kaminsky III of Madison, his brother-in-law John (Laurie) Mortali and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Joan Lehr and brother David Kaminsky.

Friends may call Wednesday (TODAY) from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, and are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary Church Thursday morning at 10:00. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Branford Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Ave., Branford, CT 06405. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Kenneth Kaminsky, Sr., please visit our Tribute Store.