Obituary of Kenneth Gacek

Kenneth Gacek, 80, of Glastonbury, beloved husband of Marcelline “Marcy” K. Gacek of 53 years, died Thursday December 22, 2022 at home with his wife by his side. Born December 1, 1942 in Hartford, son of the late Joseph and Anne (Spodobalski) Gacek, he had lived in Glastonbury the past 50 years. Prior to his retirement he was an underwriter for the Aetna Insurance Company. Ken graduated from Bulkeley High in 1961. He was a member of the CT National Guard. He enjoyed all sports especially golf, basketball, and baseball - go Dodgers! An accomplished poker player who loved his “action”. He enjoyed extravagant trips with his friends and wife traveling to Lake Tahoe, Alaska, Las Vegas, Europe, and more. Besides his wife, Ken is survived by his brother, David Gacek, beloved nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph Gacek. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday Dec. 29 at 11am in Ss. Isidore and Maria Parish at St. Augustine Church, 55 Hopewell Rd., South Glastonbury. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Glastonbury. Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Thursday morning from 9:00am to 10:30am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a nonprofit organization of your choice. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.