Kenneth E. Heath

Kenneth E. Heath, 88, died on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Ghent Rehab. and Nursing Center.. Born in Hartford, CT. on October 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Jennings and Pauline (Menninger) Heath. Kenneth was a 1954 Graduate of Wakefield High School and was a Veteran of the Korean War proudly serving in the United States Marine Corps. While stationed at HQMC Washington, D.C., he was a member of the elite Honor Guard at the Iwo Jima War Memorial, Arlington, VA. before training with the Naval Intelligence for assignment to the Pentagon. He later attended George Washington University under the G.I. Bill of Rights, majoring in Business Administration. Kenneth married a fellow Marine, Betty Lou Wasner of Philmont, on Sept. 23, 1955 and enjoyed 60 years of marriage until Betty's death in 2015. He is survived by daughters Sandra Grogan (Jack) of Albany, Joanne Bobb of Savannah, GA., and Angela White (George) of Philmont. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Jessica, John "JJ" (Liz), Samantha (Gordon), Kirstin (Vinnie), Colton (Brea) and Annika as well as two great grandsons: Alistair and Jack. He is survived by a sister Carole and was predeceased by a son Richard and a brother Gordon. Kenneth was a member of the Second Reformed Church of Claverack in Philmont and was a former elder and deacon. He was also a former member and President of the Philmont Rescue Squad and life member of the Philmont Rod and Gun Club. He spent 31 years at Harders Express, Inc. of Claverack and retired as Vice President. His professional affiliations were closely aligned with the trucking industry and was on the Board of Directors of the Capital District Transportation Association and the Mid-Hudson Traffic Club. He will be remembered for his energy, tenacity, sharp wit, (his fully stocked cellar), attention to detail, strong sense of patriotism for the USMC, love of family and his prodigious memory. Ken also believed that life is too short to wake up with regrets; Love the people who treat you right and forget about the ones who don't. Ken believed in God, life, the USMC, possessing much empathy, compassion and love for family and all people. Calling hours will be Monday, March 3, 2025 from 12:00-2:00 PM at the Sacco Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson, NY. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Milsom officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Mellenville Union Cemetery. Remembrances are requested to St Judes Children's Research Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Shriners Hospital for Children, or to a charity of one's choice.

Kenneth E. Heath

October 30, 1936 - February 23, 2025