Mr. Kenneth G. Warren

Mr. Kenneth G. Warren Sr., 79, of 55 Velma Ave., died Saturday morning at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marlboro, MA on June 17, 1931 the son of George L. and Pauline Gilman Warren, he was a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School. After High School, Mr. Warren enlisted in the US Army. After two years of service in the US Army he transferred to the US Air Force where he served for 20 years until his retirement on December 1, 1971as Tech Sergeant. He was a veteran of both Korea and Vietnam wars and was stationed at many bases around the world, including Germany, Thailand and Vietnam. He also did tours in Spain, Morocco and Greece. In 1968 Mr. Warren was called to Korea when the U.S.S. Pueblo was captured by North Korea. He was awarded several citations and medals. After his retirement Mr. Warren worked for Beloit Jones for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW Post 448, The American Legion Post 68, the Polish Community Club and the Air Force Sergeants Association. He leaves his wife, the former Dolores “Lola” A. Carlopoli, whom he married on August 2, 1955 at the former Mt. Carmel Church in Pittsfield. He leaves two children, Kenneth G. Warren Jr. and Katrina A. Kratka and her husband Larry all of Pittsfield; Three brothers, Everett L. Warren and his wife Shizue of San Diego, CA, Chester H. Warren and his wife Shirley R. of Zephyrhills, FL and Ronald A. Warren Sr. and his wife Margaret of Charlotte, NC; grandson’s, Jeremy W. Kratka and Shayne M. Marquis, his wife Regina and their daughter Lexus; his Uncle Leonard Warren and his wife Annette of Northborough, MA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Gladys I. Warrren, a brother, Francis B. Warren and his grandchildren Stacey and Jake Kratka. Funeral Notice: Funeral Services for Mr. Kenneth G. Warren Sr., will be Thursday February 24, 2011 at 10 am at the Dwyer Funeral Home with the Rev. Geoffrey J. Deeker, CSS, Priest in Residence at St. Joseph’s Church, officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday February 23, 2011 from 4 -7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, care of the Dwyer Funeral Home, 776 North St., Pittsfield, in his memory.

Mr. Kenneth G. Warren

June 17, 1931 - February 19, 2011