Saratoga Springs, NY- Kenneth Dunn, one month shy of his 95th birthday, passed away peacefully at home in Saratoga Springs on September 20, 2025 after a brief illness.

Kenneth was born on October 30, 1930 in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, son of Elizabeth and Matthew Dunn.

Kenneth fondly recalled his time as a young man working at several major newspapers in Manhattan. He moved on to a career as a highly respected distribution executive with Schaefer Beer, Gallo Wines, and Efco Products Inc.

Among Ken's proudest achievements was his time serving in the US Air Force from 1952-1956, where he gathered many memories and stories of service. He carried this camaraderie over to many years of his later life. He reached out to and established correspondence with many veterans with similar service experiences, often assisting or collaborating with his fellows on military and aviation research and articles. As further expressions of his interest in history, he donated unique artifacts to the Brooklyn Historical Society, worked on vintage radio sets, and preserved historic recordings and news reports. Few moments in Kenneth's life passed without classical, jazz, or traditional blues music playing in the background. He curated a diverse collection of first edition 78 rpm records, loved to travel, displayed an impressive collection of fine art, and was a discerning and avid wine aficionado.

Kenneth will be deeply missed and always cherished by his wife, Virginia; his children, Diane Bass (Gary) of Alexandria Bay, NY, and Richard Roder (Pepe) of San Diego, CA; his granddaughter Sarah Grant (Steven); his grandsons Matthew Bass (Hayley) and Garrett Bass (Kristen); and great grandchildren Sawyer and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Donald "Donnie" Dunn.

A private memorial service for immediate family will be held at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Donations in Kenneth's memory may be made to K9sforWarriors.org .

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com