Kenneth R. "Ken" Gray's Obituary
Kenneth R. “Ken” Gray, 75, of Liverpool, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Naples, Florida with his beloved family by his side. He was born in Syracuse and was a graduate of Liverpool High School where he was known as one of the best pitchers, and was inducted into the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame. Ken was a Sonar/Radar Technician for General Electric/Lockheed Martin, retiring after 38 years of service. He was a communicant of St. Rose of Lima Church in North Syracuse. Ken was an avid NY Yankees fan; he also enjoyed fishing and golfing and most importantly loved spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his parents, John and Lois (Harrington) Gray; his grandson, Eric Kenneth Gregory; his son-in-law, Michael Radcliff and two brothers, William and John.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maryanne (Colabufo) Gray; his son, Mark (Erin) Gray of Central Square; three daughters, Lisa Radcliff of Tennessee, Giniene (Michael) Rommel of Cicero and Michelle (John) Gregory of Charlotte, NC; eight grandchildren, Andrea, Amanda, Danielle, Jonathan, Michael, Marissa, Suzanne and Joseph; seven great-grandchildren, Eric, Bryce, Gio, Avan, Addison, Taevon and Jaden; several nieces, nephews, cousins; his Aunt Sue and his cherished cat, Lucy.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, followed by a Funeral Mass in celebration of Ken’s life at 10:00 am in St. Rose of Lima Church, North Syracuse. Burial will be in North Syracuse Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, March 4, 2016 at the funeral home, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.
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