Kenneth C. Bengston, 74, beloved husband of Caroline (Zmenyak) Bengston, of Middletown, passed away on Sunday, Sept.1, 2019. Ken was born in New Britain and was son to the late Carl and Helen (Kendall) Bengston. Ken proudly served in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Ken started his career with the City of New Britain many years ago which included working on the Tree Crew and Parks and Recreation Dept. He so ‘loved’ the parks he had cared for: Walnut Hill Park and Martha Hart Park., and then retired from the City of New Britain, Parks and Recreation Dept. Since Ken's childhood he was an avid Red Sox fan, playing on the Farm Team and Little League. He played in high school advancing to semi-pro in the U.S. Navy. Ken's true passions were fishing and vegetable gardening. He surf casted the shore of R.I. and Cape Cod, along with bass fishing in CT. Let's not forget, ice fishing on Lake Champlain, while visiting his sister Kendal and brother-in-law Mike, also a fisherman. Ken was also a Master Gardener, earning his certificate from U-Conn, he had the best tomatoes in town. He earned the name 'The Campbell Kid', a true outdoorsman indeed! His sweet smile and sense of humor will be truly missed by many.
Always in my heart, "Love You BOBO", your devoted loving wife, Caroline & fur baby, Sully - XXO
In addition to his devoted wife, of almost 50 years, Caroline, he will be dearly missed by his sisters; Kendal Stone and her husband Michael, of Maryland and their children and Karen LaPeruta of Plainville. He also leaves several nieces, nephews and extended family, including sister-in-law Theresa Nome her two children Erik and Ben; sister-in-law Andrea Liberno her husband Michael and daughter Lexi. Calling hours will be held Sunday, September 8, 2019 from 4-7pm at New Britain Memorial & Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave, New Britain. Please join the family on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, gathering at 9:30AM to Celebrate Ken’s Life, including a Prayer Service at 10AM. Burial with military honors will follow in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. For directions, view detailed obituary or online messages, please visit newbritainsagarino.com.
