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Kenneth R. Cerni passed away at home peacefully on June 1st, 2025. He was 78. Ken was born and raised in Paramus, NJ. Ken was a life member of the Paramus Fire Department Company 4. Ken served 4 years in the United States Navy as a Radioman. He worked as a leader of NJ Bell (later Verizon) for 32 years. In 1989 Ken and his wife Maureen moved to Byram, NJ. When Ken retired from the phone company Ken was a crossing guard for Valley Road School in Stanhope NJ as well as working for his friend Charlene as part of her company You Name It. Ken also was a proud member of the American Legion in Stanhope.  Ken enjoyed hobbies such as golfing, going to the casino, and helping anyone with anything. Ken is survived by his wife Maureen, his daughter Kaycee and his best 4 legged friend (dog) Penny. 

A Celebration of Life for Ken will be held on Saturday July 26th, 2025 from 12-4pm. This will take place at the American Legion Post #278 119 NJ-183, Stanhope, NJ 07874. 

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Dear Maureen and Kaycee,

I'm sorry for your loss and sorry I missed Ken's memorial. Ken will always be missed and rememb…

Dear Maureen and Kaycee,

I'm sorry for your loss and sorry I missed Ken's memorial. Ken will always …

Dear Maureen and Kaycee,

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Maureen and Kaycee,

I’m so sorry I missed Ken’s memorial.  Seldom do we have the privilege of knowing a man of character…

Maureen and Kaycee,

I’m so sorry I missed Ken’s memorial.  Seldom do we have the privilege of knowin…

Maureen and Kaycee,

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You were a good neighbor and friend. You will be missed.
You were a good neighbor and friend. You will be missed.
You were a good neighbor and friend. You will be missed.

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Mr. Kenneth "Ken" Cerni