RUPPEL, Kenneth R. on December 22, 2016 of Bay Shore formerly of Seaford, NY. Loving husband of the late Joanna. Beloved brother of Robert. Loving father to Kenneth (Cheri), Donald (Late Cheryl). Cherished uncle to nephew Scott. Loving grandfather of Sara (Dave), Meghan (Jeff), Kahlea, Erynne, Brendan, Tierney. Dear great-grandfather to Carter and Camryn. Adored by many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit Wednesday 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 pm at the Claude R Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home 448 West Main Street, Babylon NY 11702. Religious service 10:30 am Thursday at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.