Born in Hazelton, PA January 9, 1937. Shorty was a member of Roofers Union Local 30. Beloved husband of
Elizabeth (nee Brayman), father of Liz Valentin (Victor), Sheila Scott (Rich) and Ken Jr. (Kim), grandfather of Karen Hainsworth (Mike), James, Devon, Angela, and Jessica, great grandfather of Dallas, Cheyanne, Joey, Paige, Peyton, and Mia; also survived by his brothers Walter and Wilbur and his sisters Ella O'Connor and Linda Doran. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Thursday Eve. 7 to 9 PM and also Friday 8 to 9:15 AM Burns Funeral Home, 9708 Frankford Ave., followed by his service 10 AM St. James Church, 5185 Castor Ave., Phila. Int - Rosedale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila, PA 19103 in his memory would be appreciated.