Kenneth Leslie Duke
December 29, 1941 – February 6, 2022
It is with extreme sadness to announce the passing of Kenneth (Ken) Leslie Duke, 80, on February 6, 2022. He was born December 29, 1941, in Norfolk, VA to Marjorie and Clarence Duke. Ken graduated from Norview High School, Norfolk, VA in 1961. Ken was active in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from June 1957 through November 1970.
Ken and wife, Jane, have been together for over 20 years residing in St. Leonard, MD.
Ken is survived by children, Christine Tilley, Alison Rayes and Heather Snowa, and Matthew and Erica Gminski.
Ken owned his own business. The proud owner of a company in the marketing and sales of hardware to a prominent home improvement retailer for many years. After retiring, Ken loved being outdoors working in the yard (especially while operating his tractor), throwing the ball for his rescue Sheppard, Missy”, having snacks out on the boat or preparing everyone’s favorite smoked tenderloin or homemade “gravy”. Those that knew him, knew he had a big heart. He will be deeply missed.
Visitation
Saturday, March 5, 2022
10-12 Noon
Services
No Services Available
Interment
Contributions
Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation
2361 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10306
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10 Feb 2022
11:50pm
Jane and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I did not realize it has been over
twenty years already, I remember doing your wedding cake. May God be with you. Love Ronnie and Shelley
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
5 Mar 2022
10:16am
Jane, I was so sad to hear of Ken’s passing. I know your grief must be great now, but it will be replaced in time by wonderful memories that will last and last. Ken was a man of great integrity, patience and wit. Over many years we did a lot of business. He was the yachtsman and my boat yard did much work on his magnificent Hatteras motor yacht. Once we painted the exterior cabin on the boat. This is a job that takes many days and costs many thousands of dollars. When Ken came down to look at the job, he was walking around smiling and commenting on just what a nice job we had done. He finally stopped and turned to me and said “ Chris, this came out even better than I had hoped, but it is the wrong color! We had gotten the paint from Hatteras but ordered the wrong alternate shade (there were 3). “ He was disappointed for sure, but he laughed and laughed. He then, to make me feel better, started telling of times when he screwed up. We redid the job, of course, but the way Ken dealt with me is as fresh in my memory as if it was yesterday and not almost 30 years ago. I will miss him.
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
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Jane and family, we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. I did not realize it has been over
twenty years already, I remember doing your wedding cake. May God be with you. Love Ronnie and Shelley
Jane, I was so sad to hear of Ken’s passing. I know your grief must be great now, but it will be replaced in time by wonderful memories that will last and last. Ken was a man of great integrity, patience and wit. Over many years we did a lot of business. He was the yachtsman and my boat yard did much work on his magnificent Hatteras motor yacht. Once we painted the exterior cabin on the boat. This is a job that takes many days and costs many thousands of dollars. When Ken came down to look at the job, he was walking around smiling and commenting on just what a nice job we had done. He finally stopped and turned to me and said “ Chris, this came out even better than I had hoped, but it is the wrong color! We had gotten the paint from Hatteras but ordered the wrong alternate shade (there were 3). “ He was disappointed for sure, but he laughed and laughed. He then, to make me feel better, started telling of times when he screwed up. We redid the job, of course, but the way Ken dealt with me is as fresh in my memory as if it was yesterday and not almost 30 years ago. I will miss him.