Kenneth A. Adelung

Kenneth Adelung, Sr. passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019.  He was born in Bayonne to the late Beatrice (nee: Brown) and Jules Adelung, Sr. and was a long-time resident, prior to relocating to Whiting.

Mr. Adelung proudly served the nation as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Adelung owned and operated Kenneth Drew Landscaping for many years and was also employed at Jersey Printing Press, Bayonne, for over 20 years.  After official retirement, he worked at the Ramada Inn Gift Shop at Newark Airport.

He was a member of the Twin Hickory Ski Club and was the event coordinator for NJ Chapter of the United States Air Force Academy Parents’ Association.

Mr. Adelung was predeceased by his beloved wife, Alberta (nee: Silvay).  He is survived by his loving sons, Kenneth Jr. (Reyna), Drew (Karen), and Jeff (Erin); his cherished grandchildren, Joshua and Julian; his adoring great granddaughter, Isabelle; and his dear siblings, Warren Adelung, and Joyce Narciso.  He was predeceased by his siblings, Jules “Bub” and Arthur “Artie” Adelung, Marion Gambon and Betty Silvay.

The funeral will be conducted by Bayonne Memorial Home, Inc.  Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Friday, October 11, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a funeral service taking place at 8:30 p.m. Private Cremation will follow.  

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