Laroy F. Kendall, Jr.

LaRoy F. Kendall, Jr.

LaRoy Francis “Ken” Kendall Jr., age 90, passed away on April 13, 2021 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY.  He was born July 24, 1930, in Morristown, NJ to Ernestine Bishchoff Kendall and LaRoy F. Kendall.

Ken graduated from Villanova University with a B.S. in Finance.  He had a long career with IBM and after retiring he continued his love of learning by earning a Masters Degree from Eastern Kentucky University.  He also taught classes at Eastern Tennessee State University.  Ken was active in Christ the King Parish in Lexington.  He was awarded for great service to the Serra Club, which fosters vocations to the priesthood.  He and his wife, Helen, hosted many events at their home in Lexington for this organization and others.  All of their friends knew that Ken would have the table set properly with linens, flowers, and candles while Helen would prepare an outstanding meal. The children joked that every evening was a special event, dinner might not be served until 10 pm but it was always ceremonial.  Ken had a warm smile that welcomed anyone and an artistic touch.  He loved to garden and there was never a house he did not remodel. Ken Pop, as his grandchildren called him, had a sweet soul and was loved by all.

He was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife Helen Perry Kendall, his precious daughter Helen Marie Kendall, as well as his two brothers, and two sisters. He is survived by his 3 sons, Larry (Kathy), Edward (Allison), Tony, and a nephew, Arthur Howard.  He has 9 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

The funeral will be at Blessed Sacrament Church, Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky on Tuesday, April 20 at 10 am. Burial in New Jersey and celebration of life on June 4, 2021, 10:00 at St. Catherine’s Church in Spring Lake, NJ. Those who wish to remember Ken in a special way may make gifts in his memory to The Learning Tree (a school for special needs children), 5451 Able Court, Mobile, AL. 36693.