Kenneth Joseph Kazaitis Sr.

Kenneth J. Kazaitis, Sr., 73, of Orland Park, passed July 15, 2018. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Benware) for 53 years; loving father of Donna Kazaitis, Tricia (Mike) Schaefer, Scott Kazaitis, Ken (Lori) Kazaitis and Amy (Mike) Holmquist; adoring grandfather of Emily, Lucinda, Seth, Anthony, Nathan, Allison and Brayden; dearest brother of Richard (the late Dorothy) Kazaitis, John (Cheryl) Kazaitis, and Jacquelyn Kazaitis; fond brother-in-law to Ted and Kathleen Dobrocky; Joan Allen, Gene and Kathy Benware; and Joe Benware; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Ken was an avid fisherman, a fan of 50s era rock & roll, and polka music. He was a proud Lithuanian and loved his kugelis. He was always known to be the life of the party and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. He was also known as a loyal friend, as reflected by his lifelong friendships, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.