Comments on: Kenneth A. Kavale 1946-2008

By: HB, Ken Kavale at LD Blog

HB, Ken Kavale at LD Blog — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:01:03 +0000

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By: RDorsky

RDorsky — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:22:59 +0000

I was both shocked and saddened to learn about the passing of Ken Kavale. We grew up in the same building on Ave. “P”, in Brooklyn, NY. Ken and his family lived in the apartment above my family. I guess since he was 7 years older than me, he knew me since I was born. Being older than myself, we reconnected as friends in 1971, when he taught me how to ski. As a youngster I would go up and visit his family and admire the models that Kenny use to put together.

The past few summers I was in Virginia,but we weren’t able to connect,and I was looking forward to seeing him this Christmas in Brooklyn. I would call him on the phone quite often, and I could always make him laugh with my stories. I will surely miss that laugh of his, as I will miss him dearly.

My dear friend Ken, you were taken to soon and I will always remember you. Your friend and neighbor, Richard

By: lkavale

lkavale — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:58:33 +0000

Although I know that Ken was well known and respected in his professional field, I wanted to say that he was a devoted father to our daughter, Christine. Ken enjoyed life, his work, and family and I will always remember his laughter. He will be missed by all of us. Thank you for your kind words. Sincerely, Linda Kavale

By: jmittler

jmittler — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:11:34 +0000

I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of Ken Kavale.

While I did not know all that well, although I certainly knew of his work, I probably knew him the longest. It turns out that Ken lived in the apartment house on Avenue P in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY just across the street from the one that where I lived. We knew each other in elementary school, although with the many similarly aged baby boomer kids living in each apartment house, we did not “play” together, either in the street or the park. I believe I recall seeing his picture several years ago in our P.S. 247 class picture.

Once Ken and I realized the connection, we always stopped to chat at CEC meetings. While I’m not certain it was in Boston, I do recall Ken recently telling me that he would still regularly return to Brooklyn to visit his Mom, who still lived in the same building.

I know that I will miss seeing him this year and reminiscing. Our field has lost a good man.

By: JohnL

JohnL — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:55:38 +0000

As are many among my colleagues, I am saddened by Ken’s passing. We worked and laughed together many times, and I’m sorry I shan’t have that privilege again. Although we sometimes disagreed, he was never disagreeable. Our discipline is better for his having contributed to it, and I hope we can honor his memory by sustaining his focus on employing reason and following the evidence.