Alan S. Kennell

FRANKFORT - Mr. Alan S. Kennell, 85, of 117 East Main St., passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Wynn Hospital, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Ilion, on November 11, 1937, son of the late Francis J. and Helen I. (Schell) Kennell. He attended Annunciation School and graduated from Ilion High School, with the class of 1955. He graduated from MVII (MVCC) class of 1958 with a mechanical technology degree. He enlisted in the US Army reserve, in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1959 after serving his time with the 414th civil affairs company, Utica, New York. He served his active duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort Devens Massachusetts. In his youth, he was active in the Boy Scouts, achieving Eagle Scout, chief Kamargo Lodge Order of the Arrow and vigil member. He worked as a counselor at camp Russell, White Lake, from 1951 to 1955, at the summer encampments. Alan was married to Mayme Ann Paratore, daughter of Vito and Anna Paratore, on June 4, 1960, at St. Mary’s Church, Frankfort, New York, a blessed union of over 63 years. His work career spanned over 43 years with the bulk of it at the General Electric Company and Radio receiver department, Kaman sciences corporation, and ITT systems division. He retired in 1998.

He was active in his community serving as a board member and officer of the Valley United Way, for over 25 years. He was a member of the Frankfort Kiwanis Club, the Saint Francis DIPaola Society, was President of the Frankfort Jaycee and District President of the New York State Jaycees. He was a communicant of our Lady Queen of Apostles church and a member of the church choir for over 40 years.

Alan enjoyed visiting the casinos, doing his daily puzzle books, working his garden, decorating their home front with flowers, walking the streets of Frankfort and sitting on his front porch.

Alan is survived his loving wife of 63 years, Mayme Ann; his three daughters, Mari Rita (Mike) Alesandro, Utica, New York, Donna Kennell (Jodi Bonafede), Webster, New York and Barbara(Todd) Howlett, of Marcy, New York; his son, Dr. Alan Kennell, of Gilford , New Hampshire; one sister, Jean (Gary) Greig, of Ilion, New York; his in-laws, Sister, Mary Rita Paratore, of Hewitt, New Jersey and Salvatore (Theresa) Paratore of Whitesboro, New York; his brother-in-law, Stan Ford, of Ilion, NY; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Isabel) Alesandro, Kristen and Michael Alesandro, Isabella Leidner, Jordyn and Erin Howlett, Vivian and Preston Kennell; and his great-grandson, Samuel Gabriel Alesandro.

Alan was predeceased by his parents; his sister, Lois Ford, Ilion New York; and by his brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Jean Kennell, Harrisburg, PA.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at the Enea & Ciaccia Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Road, Ilion New York and at 10:30 a.m., from Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Frankfort, where his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family, in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are on Sunday, November 5th.2023, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Family and friends are invited to attend the calling hours and the funeral the following day.

Arrangements are in care of Enea, Ciaccia, & Applegate Funeral Directors. (315) 894-8000.

Online notes of sympathy may be left at www.eneafamily.com on the Internet.