Kenneth G. Turing Sr., of Gloucester City, Former U.S. Marine, Longtime Member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post 72 | cnbnews
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Surrounded by his loving family who cared for him, on September 22, 2012. Age 75. Of
Gloucester City. Loving and devoted husband of 24 years to Helen P. (nee Grandizio). Loving father of Kenneth G. Turing, Jr. (Lynda), Kathleen Greene (Jerry), Kara Silvestri (Jim) and Kristine Dyson. Loving step-father of Robert Gaff (Wendy) and Lauri Baldi (James). Cherished grandfather of 14, great grandfather of 2 and 1great-grand “on the way.” Dear brother of Charles Turing (Laura), Ronald Turing (Mary Ellen), the late Frank Turing and the late Robert Turing (surviving Mary). Also survived by his sister-in-laws, Mary Smith, Theresa Taylor, Gloria Grandizio and brother -in-law Frank Grandizio and many nieces and nephews.
Born in Philadelphia, Ken attended Woodbury High School and proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corps. He retired from the Philadelphia Naval Yard. In his retired years, Ken drove a school bus for T &L Transportation then Gloucester Catholic High School. He was a 24 year member of the Brooklawn American Legion Post # 72 where he was a member of the dart team. Ken’s hobbies included; home improvements, baking, gardening, crabbing, fishing and tinkering around the garage. He took great pleasure in helping family and friends and liked spending time in North Wildwood. Ken always looked forward to his Sunday outings with his close friends Chalie and Ann Pacifico. Ken was a loving and devoted husband who shared a wonderful life with his wife, kids and grandkids.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday morning from 9 to 11 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 AM in St. Mary’s Church: 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Interment with United States Marine Corps Honors will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation: 1341 North Delaware Avenue, Suite 209, Philadelphia, PA 19125. Please write in memo: Kenneth G. Turing, Sr.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Kenneth G. Turing, Sr.
Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030. Ph: 856-456-1142
