Kenneth P. Olander, 64, of Kensington CT. passed away October 17, 2015 at John Dempsey Hospital after a brief but valiant battle with cancer.  He was the son of the late Peter and Josephine (Lis) Olander.  He is survived by his wife Cheryl (Schwarm) of 42 years and his daughter Krystyna Marchese (Joseph) of Bristol, 2 grandchildren, Gianna and Grayson, 2 brothers, Phillip Olander (Donna) of Bolton, Gregory Olander (Kathy) of Wallingford, 1 sister Barbara Olander of Albany, and several nieces and cousins.

Funeral services with military honors will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday October 22, 2015 at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT 06457.

To share memories of Kenneth with his family please visit www.berlinmemorialfuneralhome.com

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