Kenneth Pfeiffer Obituary

Age - 71

October 6, 2023

Forked River, NJ

Kenneth August Pfeiffer, 71, of Waretown, NJ, formerly from Rochelle Park, NJ passed away October 1, 2023 after a brief stay in the Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ He was pre-deceased by his spouse Jamie Nash and his parents Howard E and Dorothy H Pfeiffer and survived by his brother Howard H Pfeiffer Kenn had previously suffered from 2 previous strokes the first of which left his left arm paralyzed and affecting his left leg On September 30, 2023, he was discovered by a friend who was currently staying with him as a house mate He had collapsed in his room and unconscious; 911 was called Upon admission to Jersey Shore Hospital, he was placed on a ventilator listed as critical It was discovered he had a massive brain bleed on his left brain leaving his right leg paralyzed amongst other affected organs He passed peacefully Sunday afternoon His remains were cremated by Layton's Funeral Home on Lacey Rd Forked River, NJ No service has been scheduled at this time Please keep Ken in your prayers and pray he is at peace meeting up with old friends that have passed before him

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