Kenneth Ward Jr.

Kenneth Ward Jr. of Slate Hill died with his family around him on Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown. He was 57.

Son of Kenneth L. Ward Sr. and Caryl J. (Thorpe) Ward, he was born Sept. 17, 1957, in Middletown.

He was an avid hunter and Harley Motorcycle rider; a former member of the Minisink Hook and Ladder, Goshen; and former owner of Nonna Lucia’s Restaurant. He worked for Danielle Cheese for 21 years and recently for Dave’s Landscaping, Goshen.

He was a hard worker who fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was a jokester and loved his Budweiser. He was a loving person and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Lucia (Lucy) Ward, at home; mother, Caryl (Thorpe) Ward of Goshen; daughter, Gabriella Ward; son, Kenneth Ward III, both at home; sister, Nancy Lane and husband, Thomas, of Goshen; brother, Steve Ward and wife, Sylvia, of Stewart, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Kenneth Ward Sr.; and brother, Thomas Ward.

Visitation was scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Donovan Funeral Home, 82 South Church St., Goshen.

A Mass of Christian burial was set for 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 23, at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 149 Cottage St., Middletown. Burial will follow in Wallkill Cemetery, Middletown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ward family, 231 South Centerville Rd., Slate Hill, NY 10940.