Kenneth Michael Vaughan Sr.

 

 

Kenneth Michael, Sr., of West Islip, LI, on November 15, 2017. Beloved husband of Georgina Vaughan.
Beloved father of Kenneth M. (Gayle) Vaughan, Jr., Kristen Vaughan and Kerri (Chris) Fontaine. Grandpa of Luke, Kyle
and Pop-Pop of Reed and Jack. Brother of Maureen Curatola, John Vaughan, Peter Vaughan and the late Tom Vaughan, Jr.
and Terrence Vaughan.

Kenneth was a valiant combat veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968 in the 1-22 Regiment-4th Infantry Division
during Vietnam 1967. He was the recipient of Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, National Defense Service Medal,
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Conspicuous Service Cross, Purple Hearts and
Army Commendation Medal.

Kenneth was also a proud member of Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local # 28 from 1970 until 1998. Reposing at
The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home. Funeral Service Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Visiting Saturday 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers donations in Kenneth's name may be made to Diabetes Research Institute Foundation,
c/o Local # 28, Sheet Metal Workers Union, 200 South Park Road, Suite 100, Hollywood, FL 33021.

www.chapeyfamily.com

Published in Newsday on Nov. 17, 2017

 

 

 

 

 


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