Kenneth George Danko, 65, of Kensington passed away Thursday, May 8 after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1948, son of the late John and Jennie (Pac) Danko, he had been a lifelong Kensington resident. He was also a parishioner of St. Paul’s Church.

Ken is survived by his girlfriend, Diane Howard; a brother, Richard Danko and his wife, Sandra; a niece and godchild, Cheryl Kaminsky (John); six nephews, John (Lori Ann), Richard Jr. (Tina), Jeffrey, David (Lori), Christian (Krista), and Mark Danko. He is also survived by 15 great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family would like to extend special thanks to neighbors and friends, Dr. Vincent and Carol Ringrose for their kindness, support, and help during this time.

Ken enjoyed racing stock cars, watching NASCAR, the NY Yankees, New England Patriots, and UConn basketball. He was a member of the New England Antique Racers and Star Club.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. from Porter’s Funeral Home, 111 Chamberlain Hwy., Kensington, with a funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s Church. Burial will follow in South Burying Ground, Kensington. Friends and relatives are invited to call at the funeral home Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to the charity of one‘s choice. Directions to the funeral home can be found at www.portersfuneral.com