Kenneth E. Lyke Jr., 68, of Orange passed away peacefully May 12, 2021 with his loving family by his side. He was the husband of Kathleen DeLoughery Lyke. Ken was born April 24, 1953 in New Haven the son of Kenneth E. And Marjorie Toelken Lyke. He was a dedicated firefighter for Sikorsky Aircraft for many years. Ken also worked for Flanagan Ambulance, was a CERT Leader in Orange, and was the owner of Ken’s Chauffeured Transportation, also of Orange, CT. Besides his wife Ken is survived by his daughter Jeannine (Ryan) Mann, his son Kenneth E. (Jennifer) Lyke III, his grandchildren, Camden and Brielle Mann, Vivienne Lyke, several nieces and nephews, and a host of family and friends all of whom he touched with caring and kindness.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St., New Haven, CT Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 PM with a funeral service being held at 3:30. To leave a condolence please visit www.celentano funeral home.com.