Kenneth Henry Malkin

Kenneth Malkin, treasured husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend, died on January 3, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Linda (nee Sherman), cherished daughters Laurie and Amie (Baker), son-in-law Michael, grandsons Macalister and Benjamin, and many dear friends.

Born and raised in Manhattan, Ken attended the Horace Mann School, where his passion was musical theater, and the University of Rochester, where he studied finance and philosophy. After graduation, Ken worked at his family’s textile business, and subsequently in other executive roles in the industry. He also served as a radio operator in the Air Force Reserves. Although he always considered himself a “city kid,” Ken built a beautiful home and life in Hillsdale, NJ. He was an avid hiker and volunteer with the New York New Jersey Trail Conference.

Ken took enormous pleasure leading Linda, his daughters, and friends too numerous to count on adventures in the Alps, Hawaii, New Hampshire’s White Mountains, and closer to home. In later life, he was happiest spending time with his grandsons. Ken was adored and respected for his quiet strength and his innate ability to seek out and savor the joy of living. Without ego and a progressive ahead of his time, he found exquisite pleasure watching the women in his life shine. Ken was tremendously loving, deeply loved, and will be profoundly missed.

A graveside service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY on January 6 at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the New York New Jersey Trail Conference and the Valley Hospital Foundation.