Kenneth served proudly as a member of the RI National Guard. He was employed as a food scientist before his retirement..
Besides his wife of 35 years, Kenneth is survived by his sons, Kenneth A. Jr. and his wife Anna, Robert, and Sean Coia, a brother, Richard Coia and his wife Donna, and several generations of nieces and nephews.
Visitation Thursday afternoon, beginning at 1:00 pm, with a funeral home service to follow at 2:30 pm in the Russell J. Boyle and Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Burial will be private.
