Kenneth James Himmel went to be with Jesus on February 18, 2019 in Beverly Hills Florida. Kenneth was born on March 30, 1957 in Queens NY. He is predeceased by his Mother, Lorette Bibeault Himmel, his father James August Himmel and his brother Michael Himmel.
Kenneth is survived by his children Ken and Melissa Himmel, his sisters Carol Sarames and her husband Paul, Linda Navarro and her husband Richard, his brother Jimmy Himmel, and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and cousins, along with many close friends including Miriam Rollock.
Kenneth grew up in Port Jefferson Station, graduated from Comsewogue Senior HS- class of 1975. He retired from Walbaums, Central Islip NY in 2005. Kenneth lived in Florida for 15 years. He received an Honorable discharge from the US Air Force.
Kenneth was a sports enthusiast, he coached and umpired baseball most of his adult life. He was an avid NY Yankee and Raiders fan. He shared his love of sports with his many friends and family.
A Memorial Mass was held at The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Manorville NY on April 6, 2019 at 4PM. Followed by a Celebration of his Life at Colonial Woods & Whispering Pines Clubhouse in Yaphank, NY.
Interment was at Calverton National Cemetery April 12, at 1:00 PM
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