Obituaries
Obituary: Kenneth C. Reed, III, 58, of Ridgefield
Ken had a successful career at Burroughs, Unisys, StorageTek, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle Corporations.
RIDGEFIELD, CT -- Kenneth C. Reed, III, 58, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away at home on Sunday, June 17, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Elizabeth Drab Reed, and two devoted daughters, Ellie Grace and Anna Elizabeth.
Ken was born on May 12, 1960, in Stamford, to his cherished parents, Kenneth C. Reed, Jr., and Gloria Summa Reed, and was raised in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Ken was their eldest child, and is survived by two dedicated sisters, Deborah Ann Pizzo, husband Charles, children Nicholas and Monica of Brookfield and Janice Lynn Heizler, husband Mark, and sons Steven and Kevin of Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Ken was a graduate of Quinnipiac University earning double majors in Accounting and Information Sciences. He proudly earned an Executive MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut. Ken had a successful career at Burroughs, Unisys, StorageTek, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle Corporations as a well-respected, knowledgeable Product Specialist, receiving many accolades for his contributions to marketing, sales, and customer service. He was also a proud new member of the Sons of the American Revolution, having descended from many patriot forefathers dating back to 1635.
Ken had a life-long passion for music and guitar-playing. He played in many bands, enjoying years of fun gigs and charitable events. His enthusiastic love of playing, coaching, and watching sports included being an avid fan of the NY Yankees, the NY Giants, the Georgia Bulldogs and his daughters' softball, swim, tennis, and cheerleading teams, which gave him great satisfaction.
Ken touched many lives with his inspiring and dedicated faith, strength, discipline, and amazingly positive outlook during his seven-year battle with Mesothelioma cancer. Ken leaves behind many family and friends to mourn his loss.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 21, from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Northside Chapel in Roswell, GA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 22, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Johns Creek, GA. Interment will be in Ridgefield. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Brigid Catholic Church in memory of Kenneth Reed or The Patients Assistance Fund at winshipcancer.emory.edu/support in memory of Kenneth Reed. Reed III, Kenneth Clarence
