Kenneth R Tucker Hackettstown, New Jersey Obituary

Kenneth R Tucker

Kenneth R. (Ken) Tucker, 63, of Blairstown, NJ passed away suddenly on September 12, 2021, at Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown NJ. Kenneth was born December 13, 1957, in Boonton Township, NJ to the late Raymond and Marie Tucker. Kenneth was a graduate of Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, NJ. He married the love of his life, Christine (Vreeland) Tucker in 1982. Kenneth resided in Blairstown for 14 years and was previously from Montville, NJ. He was a self employed auto mechanic and owned and operated Ken's Auto Repair. He started the business in Morristown NJ in the 1990's before moving it to Blairstown. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, restoring old cars, being outdoors with his excavator, skid steer, and doing snow plowing in the winter season. He was also an avid animal lover; he had many dogs. Many will be surprised to know that he was also a wine connoisseur. Above all he loved his wife and the life they built together. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him Kenneth is survived by his devoted wife; Christine Tucker, his sister; Terry Tucker, loving sister-in-law; Janet Woods and her husband Robert, his brother-in-law; Glenn Vreeland and his wife Cecilia. At this time all services are private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Kenneth's name to the food pantry at Blairstown United Methodist Church, 10 Stillwater Road, Blairstown, NJ 07825 Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Maguire-Scala Memorial Home, 124 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 to send an online condolence please visit www.maguire-scalamemorialhome.com
December 13, 1957 - September 12, 202112/13/195709/12/2021
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Terry
December 13, 2021
Happy Birthday to my beloved Brother Ken up in Heaven Today...Miss You and Love You...Terry
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Christine Tucker
November 7, 2021
My life is changed indefinitely on September 12th 2021, life will never be the same without you. My heart is shattered, I will love you forever.
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Terry
November 1, 2021
I miss you every day Ken ..... Love Terry
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Terry
September 24, 2021
God Bless You Ken
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Terry
September 24, 2021
Ken
I know you're passing came as a shock to both Chris and Me. I just saw you three hours earlier that day when you brought my birthday card down to me. My birthday was on 9/11 but you called on my birthday and said you would be down the next day . I never thought it...
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Bill Vander Brink
September 24, 2021
Sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. It has been years since we have seen each other. I will cherish our childhood memories.
Bill Vander Brink
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Janet
September 24, 2021
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Janet
September 24, 2021
Kenny, this came as such a shock to Chris and I. I am so glad I got to spend the morning with you and watched the movie Walk the Line.

Chris I am so happy I was there for you on this truly sad day. You know I am always here for you

Kenny, it was an honor knowing you ...
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Stacey DePrimo
September 21, 2021
Ken will truly be missed. He was a good neighbor and friend. If you ever needed help on anything, he would be there for you if he could. Soft spoken, kind person. Always on the go. My heart felt sympathy goes out to Chris and Ken's sister. My thoughts and prayers a... Continue Reading
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Andrea J. Belmore
September 19, 2021
I heard so much about you, Ken. You’re jovial nature, love of dogs, Pugs in particular. Your magic way with a wrench or skid steer. But, mostly these stories were relayed by the love of your life, your wife Chris. I’d hoped to meet you when COVID calmed down. I missed my... Continue Reading
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