Predeceased by his parents, Henry and Alicia Spychaj; sister-in-law, Patricia Spychaj; brother-in-law, Donald Bartus.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara; son, Mark (Aja Flores) Simmons; grandchildren, Brayden, Kyler, Trystan, Caysen and Maddex (Ken was so very proud of all of them); siblings, Marvin (Cheryl) Spychaj and Deborah Bartus. He was also a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Ken was born in Buffalo, New York graduating from Canisius High School and Canisius College; he went on to earn masters degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Buffalo. Ken was a United States Air Force veteran. He had a passion for singing, enjoying time in Barber Shop Quartet and his church’s Gospel Choir. He was a member of his church’s men’s group. He and his wife started a food cupboard ministry to serve the homeless and food insecure people in the inner city of Rochester. Ken was a dedicated volunteer for the Henrietta FISH. He and Barb were passionate about travel and Ken was a self taught wine aficionado.

Family and friends are invited to call on FRIDAY, January 2, from 4-7PM at Miller Funeral and Cremation Services (3325 Winton Rd S.). Ken’s memorial celebration will be held SATURDAY, January 3, at 10AM at Mary Magdalene Church (1008 Main St, East Rochester, NY 14445). In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to Barb and Ken’s Food Cupboard Ministry, Father Tracy Advocacy Center, or Mary Magdalene Church.