Kenneth Edwin Joel
November 30, 1927 - April 08, 2016
Obituary
Kenneth Edwin Joel of Aberdeen died Friday, April 8 at Patapsco Valley Center in Randallstown. He was 88.
Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Fritz and Vera (Look) Joel and was the husband of the late Marie (Pearce) Joel who died in 1989.
A member of Webster Congregational Christian Church, Mr. Joel was a research physicist at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
He is survived by his children; Timothy C. Joel (Susan) of Bel Air, Holly E. Joel-Rockocy (George) of Middle River and Donald C. Joel (Lori) of Spring Grove, PA; grandchildren, Allison Hannah (Corey), Kristen Wich (Scott), Victoria Untiet (Matt), Rebecca Pfeifer (Austin), Rachel Rockocy, Benton Joel and Ryan Joel and eight great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 14 at the Webster Congregational Christian Church, 4100 Webster Rd., Havre de Grace, Maryland 21078 from 10am-12pm with a funeral service to begin at 12:00pm. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens. Contributions in his memory may be made to the church at the above address.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Graveside
Thu Apr 14, 2016 @ 12:00 AM EDT
Harford Memorial Gardens • 3839 Aldino Rd., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Visitation
Thu Apr 14, 2016 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Webster Congregational Christian Church • Webster Rd., Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Service
Thu Apr 14, 2016 @ 12:00 PM EDT
Webster Congregational Christian Church • Webster Rd., Havre de Grace, MD 21078
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Memories
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Ted Barnhart
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Mr. Joel was one of the popular father volunteers to Boy Scout Troop 961 in Aberdeen when I was growing up -- he was a real nice man and lots of fun. He and son Tim gave me many rides home from our Scout meetings -- I believe Mr. Joel's car had a push-button gear selector and it always intrigued me. I have many good, lasting memories of Mr. Joel and Tim.
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Mark,Laura,Jason and Jared Witham
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So sorry for your loss - You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Mark,Laura, Jason and Jared
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Leslie Nichols
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Dear Tim, Holly & Don, My Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Dad. Your Dad always gave me a big hug & kiss at all the Joel family gathering, all those holidays we shared. All those stories My Dad & Your Day shared growing up in Hartford. Love, Leslie
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Bill Keena
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Kenny Was one of the sweetest, most beautiful people I have ever known. He was a friend to all he met and kind to all of God's creatures. I remember Kenny visiting over the years while I was growing up but it was not until later that I learned how close he had always been to my Uncle John Kearney, my mother Jane Keena, My grandfather Frank Kearney and my Dad, Richard Keena. For many years now Kenny and my Mom have been wonderful companions and brought each other amazing comfort and love. I believe they were brought together to care for each other. I am deeply grateful for the time they had together and grieve the loss of such a kind, loving person. I will miss him and pray that he be brought gently to the loving arms our Father in heaven.
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Joel Smith
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Deepest sympathy to all of Ken'S family and Jane.
He will be missed by his friends at the Towson Wellness Center,
and I already miss our lunches together.
Regards, Joel Smith
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Kathleen Keena
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Kenny was the beloved partner of our mother, Jane Keena, for 16 plus years. They shared a relationship full of love, acceptance, and mutual devotion. Kenny would visit Jane for a week every month throughout their life together. They would attend musicals and dramas together, dine out, celebrate family events and holidays. Kenny became a family member for all of us.
He was a truly loving man who enriched our mother's later years and all of our lives. We are so grateful to have shared his life and so grateful for his devotion to our mother, who will always hold him in her heart. As will all her family.
Kathy Keena, (daughter of Jane Keena)