Kenneth J. Birkett
August 8, 1947 - December 2, 2021
Kenneth J. Birkett, 74 of Naples, FL formerly of North Brunswick, NJ died at Naples Community Hospital on Thursday December 2, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ a son of the late James Birkett and Ruth Brundage Birkett. Ken was a veteran who served in the U S Air Force during the Vietnam War. He attended Rutgers University and earned a Master’s Degree in Engineering. Ken had worked as a mechanical engineer for Bristol-Myers Squibb, in New Brunswick, NJ for 40 years and retired in 2005. Ken loved spending time with his family and also loved watching old classic television shows. Surviving are his wife Cathy Boyd Birkett, daughter Briana C. Birkett, his sister Beverly Nesmith and his nephew Bryan Nesmith. Besides his parents, Ken is preceded in death by son Kenneth J. Birkett, II in 2017. No services are scheduled at this time. To sign Ken’s guest book or to leave on line condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home & Crematory Family Owned and Operated Since 1978
Kenneth J. Birkett, 74 of Naples, FL formerly of North Brunswick, NJ died at Naples Community Hospital on Thursday December 2, 2021, with his family by his side. He was born in New Brunswick, NJ a son of the late James Birkett and Ruth Brundage... View Obituary & Service Information