Kenneth Mark Kleinman

Kenneth (Lovingly called Ken or Kenny) was born September 29, 1960 to Billie Ann Gray and Asher David Kleinman. In 1971, Anna married Nicholas Ricco, and combined their six children into a blended, loving and close family. Ken grew up with five siblings; Sam, Nicholas Jr, Nanette, Lisa and Vincent.

Ken’s pride and joy were his children, he found great happiness in doing things with them such as going to The State Fair of Texas, RV trips to the beach, attending sporting events, playing cards during dinner and fishing. He loved to do anything to make his children laugh and was happiest when he had quality time with them.

Ken spent his career selling Insurance and was very dedicated to his many customers. As a transplant survivor, Ken spent time helping with transplant research and counseling other transplant survivors. He was a loyal friend to many, once Ken knew you, you were family. He was generous in any way he could be; he would help if you were stranded with a flat tire or needed a place to stay.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents Nick and Anna Ricco and Asher David Kleinman. He is survived by his wife, Susie Kleinman, his children, Kateann Kleinman, Herschel Kleinman, and Sabrina Roppolo, his five siblings; Sam Kleinman and Deborah Gershon, Nicholas Ricco Jr and Sue Ricco, Nanette Ricco, Lisa and John Sutter, and Vince and Alicia Ricco. He is also survived by Barbara Smith, Dawn David other family members JJ Pepper and Rhonda Kleinman.

Serving as pallbearers are his brothers Sam Kleinman, Nick Ricco Jr, Vincent Ricco, his son Herschel Kleinman, his nephews Taylor Ricco and Avery Ricco, and long-time friend Scott Ruff.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Sparkman-Hillcrest.com for the Kleinman family.