Obituary: Harold Kendall
Harold Kendall died peacefully, surrounded by his family in Naples, Florida on July 17, 2016 at the age of 95.
Harold is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carole Zanditon Kendall of Marco Island, Florida, daughters Nancy (Alan) Freedman and Shelly Kendall Tumen. Grandchildren Stephanie Freedman, Nikki Freedman, Jack Tumen and Liza Tumen. He is preceded in death by Rose and Morris Kendall and his sister Pearl Wall (all of blessed memory). Niece Elaine (Craig) Marsa, nephew Sheldon Wall, great nephews Mathew, Ryan and great niece Amy.
Harold was born on June 14, 1921 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Rose and Morris Kendall. He was a staff sergeant during World War II serving as an airborne communication specialist.
After his time in the armed services, he worked with his father who owned a ladies coat manufacturing company in Boston. He continued to work in the clothing business and more recently in industrial supplies. He was proud to be the first honorary life member of the Marco Island Police Foundation and was an active member in the community. Always a people person, Harold was loved and respected throughout his lifetime. His hobbies were golf, fishing and he loved to ride horses in his early days.
He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and uncle and will be deeply missed. May his memory be a blessing.
The family requests donations be made to the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island and/or the Marco Island Police Foundation to honor his memory.
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