Kenneth Gendolfe

Kenneth Gendolfe, beloved Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, Brother, Brother-In-Law, Poppi, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Friend and retired “Chief” Master Sergeant of the US Air Force passed away July 11, 2024. He loved being the center of attention no matter what he was doing.

Born October 10, 1945 in North Providence, Rhode Island to Esther Ferri Gendolfe and Dominick Gendolfe. He spent his childhood as the middle child between brother Russ and sister Missy and nephew and cousin to Ferri-Gendolfe clan. He graduated from North Providence High School in 1963 and joined the US Air Force to serve his country at age 17.

During his 30 years serving his country in the US Air Force he was able to see the world. Stationed in Trabzon AS Turkey, Westover Massachusetts, Misawa AFB Japan, Medina AFB Texas, Da Nang Vietnam, San Vito Italy, Ft. Meade Maryland, Ramstein AFB Germany, back to Ft Meade Maryland, and Hickam AFB Hawaii. His final assignment was Electronic Security Command in Kelly AFB Texas before retiring in 1993.

During his tour in Vietnam, he was awarded 3 Air Medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross, the nation’s highest award for extraordinary aerial achievement.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Carole, Brother Russ, Sister Missy, sons Mike and Chris, daughter-in-law’s Debbie and Susan, grandchildren Callie, Cody, and Hailey, Cousins, Uncles, Aunts, Nephews, Nieces, and everybody that knew and loved him.

The Air Force was his career, but he enjoyed playing golf, fishing, umpiring softball, coaching his kids’ sports teams, seeing our country in their RV, and playing 42 with his dominos buddies. He was a dedicated member of the Alamo Chapter of the Freedom Through Vigilance Association and to his brothers in his retired “Chief’s Group”.

Viewing will be held Wednesday July 17, 2024, between 5pm-8pm and on Thursday from 9am-10am before the Funeral Service. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday July 18, 2024, from 10am–12pm. The Viewing and the Funeral Service will be held at Schertz Funeral Home. Funeral Service will also be livestreamed via the Funeral Home’s Website.

Following the Funeral Service the Celebration of Life reception will be from 1pm to 4pm at the Scenic Hills Lodge, address: 4820 Scenic Drive, Schertz, Texas 78108.

Gravesite Burial with fully military honors will be held on July 30, 2024, at 11am at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Gravesite Burial will also be livestreamed via the Funeral Services Website for those unable to attend in person.

Flowers are appreciated, but donations in Ken’s honor would be preferred. Donations to American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association, or Disabled American Veterans.