Kenneth L. "Ken" Maltese

Kenneth L. “Ken” Maltese, of Rutland, age 84, passed away peacefully, with his wife by his side on November 8, 2021, after a long illness.

Born November 26, 1936 in Glendale, NY he was the son of Anthony Maltese and Wilheminia Brandt Maltese.

He and his family moved to Stamford, VT in 1949. He graduated from Drury High School in 1954. He joined the Navy after he graduated and served as a communications specialist. He worked for Navastar International until his retirement in 1996, after 37 years as a Technical Service Manager.

Ken’s greatest joy was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He enjoyed stamp collecting, woodworking, and several other hobbies throughout his retirement.

Ken is survived by his wife, Roberta Maltese, of thirty-two years. His five children, Diana (Paul) Kocot of MA, Kenneth (Barbara) Maltese of CT, Scott (Faith) Maltese of ME, Tara (Mike) Maltese of CT, Kevin Maltese of FL.  Stepdaughter Kelly Sargent of VT, stepson Christopher (Kindra) Sargent of FL. Eleven grandsons and two granddaughters, ten great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.

He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Connie Maltese Sinobio, brother-in-law Carl Sinobio, stepson, Dale Sargent and sister-in-law, Beverly Loso.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Vermont Chapter, 75 Talcott Road, Suite 40, Williston, VT 05495.

Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home.