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Kenneth J Roderick, of Belmont, October 17, 2022, peacefully at age 68.

Cherished son of Anna E. (McDonald) Roderick and the late Arthur J. Roderick.  Loving father of Carolyne Favors and her husband Alan Favors, Jennifer Roderick and her husband Matthew Goodis.  Proud grandfather of Ian Roderick, Jason Roderick, Cameron and Baylee Vatalaro, Merrick and Maranda Goodis.

Loving significant other of Rae Pearson.  Caring big brother of Elizabeth Kachonis and her husband Thomas, James Roderick and his wife Diane and Patricia Difraia and her husband James.  Also survived by his ex-wife  Elizabeth Roderick and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 

Ken was a proud veteran who served in the U.S Air Force during the Vietnam War and also served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for over a deacde.  The family would like to express thanks to the Jamaica Plain VA Oncology department for their exceptional care. 

A memorial service will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Avenue in Bourne on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 2:30 p.m.

Those wishing to attend services are asked to meet just inside the main gate of the cemetery between 2:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in Kenneth’s memory to the VA Boston Healthcare System - Jamaica Plain Campus, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.