Kenneth C. Briggs Jr

Ken enlisted in the Navy at age 17 where he was deployed to Vietnam as a Swift Boat shallow water sailor. Ken received numerous medals and ribbons while serving our country. While retired he ran the Swift Boat Sailors ship store for 10 years.

After being honorably discharged from the navy Ken was a Philadelphia Police Officer for 25 years receiving multiple commendations for serving the public especially the citizens of Northeast Philadelphia.

Ken was a die-hard Philly sports fan his favorite being the Philadelphia Eagles (Go Birds) and the Philadelphia Phillies. Ken coached football at Father Judge HS, he had a special Christmas outfit a red sweatshirt and black sweatpants which he wore every year. He could sleep standing up, fall asleep in the middle of a conversation or sitting on the edge of the couch as he was planning on getting up. He also was fond of saying he never met a cake, cookie or pie he didn’t like which was true. He had a good sense of humor and a quick wit.

Ken is survived by his wife of 36 years Anita (nee Waldowski), his children by his first wife Lynette (dec’d) Douglas, Krisann (Bill) and Colleen (Mike), his step-children Michael (Kate), Daniel, and Kevin (Jill) and 14 grandchildren.

Ken is also survived by his sisters Joann, and Debbie, his sisters in law Eileen (Tom dec’d), Diane, Terri (Jerry) and Jeanne (Jeremy) numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held on, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 from 9:30 am until 10:45 am, followed by his funeral mass at 11am at St. Michael the Archangel, 66 Levittown Parkway, Levittown, PA 19054.

Burial with full military honors will take place at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA.

In lieu of flowers family would prefer donations in his name be made to the San Diego Maritime Museum in care of the Swift Boat Sailors Assoc. (SBSA) 1492 N Harbor Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101