Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Silvio and Mary (Mello) Peitavino.
Kenneth was a welder at Acushnet Company for over thirty years, retiring in 1996.
A true outdoorsman, he loved hunting and was a long-time member of the NRA. He was an avid New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox Fan.
Survivors include: one son, Scott Peitavino of Acushnet; one daughter, Debra Peitavino of Ashton, Maryland; two grandsons, Tanner Peitavino of Acushnet and Tucker Cozzens of Fairhaven and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Eileen Downey.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later time.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.rock-funeralhome.com