Obituary: Kenneth Harbolic, Jr. Of Verplanck

From the O’Mara & Carpentieri Funeral Home

Kenneth Harbolic, Jr. of 5th Street in Verplanck, NY died on January 15th, 2021 at NYP Hudson Valley Hospital in Peekskill, NY due to complications of COVID at the age of 72.

Born April 10th, 1948 he was the son of Kenneth and Carmen (Bleakley) Harbolic. A lifelong resident of Verplanck, Kenny retired from the Town of Cortlandt Water Department. He was a member of Buchanan Engine Co., No.1.

Kenny is survived by his wife and the love of his life Diane (Foster) Harbolic, his son Patrick (Joanna) Harbolic of Montrose, daughter Christine (Joseph) Calabro of Verplanck, John (Marci) Keon of Hopewell Junction;His sisters Joanne Harbolic of Montrose, Cheryl (James) Gilmore of Buchanan, and brother Gary Harbolic of Verplanck. Grandchildren Brendon, Jeremy, Connor, Brianna, Samantha,Tyler & Jimmy. And, his baby, his dog Chester.

Kenny was inducted into the Hendrick Hudson High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He was an outstanding athlete and voted the #1 pitcher on the All Section Team in 1965. One of his greatest pleasures was to attend his grandchildren’s sports games and cheer them on, and to see his granddaughter dance. He was a total prankster and life of the party. He loved being with family and friends, golfing, fishing, telling fish stories and hunting. He especially loved spending time at the Foxes Den, his home in Cherry Valley, NY.

No public services have been arranged at this time due to the risk of COVID. A Memorial Service will be held at a future date. Donations in Kenny’s name may be made to the local Food Pantry. Checks can be made payable to: Let It Shine, C/O PO Box 818, Verplanck, NY 10596.