Kenneth Lee Abney

Kenneth Lee Abney

Sunrise: April 21, 1960 – Sunset: October 24, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Lee Abney departed this earthly life on October 24, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" Lee Abney received his education from the Waterbury Public School System, where he attended Crosby High School and acquired his diploma. He also went to Job Corps, where he acquired a skilled trade in construction.

He worked for the Department of Transportation for many years. He was a bit of an entrepreneur. Earlier in his life, he owned a clothing store and currently had his K. Carpentry business.

He worked as Head of Maintenance at Meridian Manor Nursing Home. At the time of Mr. Abney's passing, he was employed at CU Services as a Traffic Control Technician, where he was honored for his several years of service with the company.

His hobbies included fishing, grilling, and traveling. Kenny loved spending quality time with his children, grandchildren, family, and friends. He enjoyed listening to music and watching movies. He loved telling jokes and stories about his childhood, siblings, and cousins.

Although Kenny will be truly missed, we are grateful and happy to have had him in our lives.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving children: Andre Crawford, Shanika Stakely, Corey Stakely of Waterbury, CT; Porshia Abney of Bristol, CT; Mercedez Abney of Waterbury, CT; Saul Abney (Savannah) of New York; Manasseh Abney; and Kenneth Lee Abney Jr. of Bristol, CT.

He also leaves his precious grandchildren: Eric Staten Jr., Dreanna Crawford, Joydin Thompson, Amoura Abney, Mylo McRae, and Scarlett Abney.

His three brothers, Dennis Wright (Susan) of Waterbury, CT; Nathaniel Abney Jr. of Queens, New York; and Rozol Abney of Virginia. One sister, Shavonne Givens of Bronx, New York. His only aunt, Ruth Tisdale of Virginia. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Sherelle Abney; mother, Cora Shell; father, Nathaniel Abney Sr.; and sister, Angela Sparks.

Pallbearers

• Rozol Abney

• Andre Crawford

• Saul Abney

• Manasseh Abney

• Kenneth Abney Jr.

• Devon Abney

Honorary Pallbearer

Damon (Jersey) Thomas

A special thank you to his niece, Latoya Abney, who was his bonus daughter.

A funeral service for Kenneth Abney will be held on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Mt. Olive AME Zion Church, located at 82–100 Pearl Street, Waterbury, CT 06704. Viewing will take place from 10am with the service following at 11am. Funeral arrangements have been trusted to Colonial Funerals, 270 West Main Street, Waterbury, CT and James R. Sanders, Funeral Director. Condolences may be expressed at colonialfunerals.com.