Mr Kenneth Robert Free, Jr.

Kenneth (Ken) Robert Free, Jr., 49, passed away on March 15, 2023 at home. Born August 29, 1973, he is the son of Kenneth Robert Free, Sr. and Cindy Case Free. Ken grew up along the Delaware River where a lifelong love of water and boating began. Since early childhood, Ken spent his summers boating in his beloved blue and silver Checkmate with his family and friends who lived nearby as well as those who vacationed along the Delaware. Ken graduated from Bangor High School in 1991 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from James Madison University. Upon graduation, Ken was offered a marketing and sales position with E. & J. Gallo Winery. During this time Ken purchased and lived aboard a 50' Carver Yacht that he named Into the Mystic (ITM), a beautiful vessel he was the Captain of on many nautical adventures. While living aboard, Ken met and married his wife Jeanie Wong, and together they had one daughter, Seraphina, who he adored and loved beyond words. In his professional career in the adult beverage industry, Ken worked for Gallo Winery for over 14 years as their National Accounts Manager with a focus on world class hotel brands and The Melting Pot restaurants. During his time with Gallo, he was considered one of the best in the business. He was instrumental to Gallo as they became the top beverage company they are today. Ken was the quintessential salesman who could remember everything about every customer. With ease he recalled their brand initiatives and he could even recite their company mission statement word-for-word. Ken also developed incredible, long-lasting friendships as a result of his time in the hospitality world. Ultimately Ken developed his own company, Steadfast Hospitality Advisors. He continued to make an impact for many different brands for the last decade. Those close and in acquaintance with Ken witnessed his "work hard, play hard" approach to life. Be it working in farm fields and trucking produce to NYC farm markets in his college years, traveling the country inspiring those in his industry, or taking friends and family crabbing in the dingy off of Into the Mystic, Ken brought serious enthusiasm and passion to all his chosen endeavors. While living a full outer life, Ken also had a deep inner faith and close relationship with Jesus Christ. He quoted scripture and prayed for family and friends often. Ken is survived by his grandmother, Emma Case, mother, Cindy Case Free, his daughter, Seraphine Free, wife Jeanie Wong Free, sister Dani Stoveken and her husband Blake, nieces Lily and Gracie Stoveken, nephew Jesse Stoveken, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends. The Free and Stoveken families intend to hold Christian services for Ken in April. He now rests in peace with his beloved father, Kenneth Free Sr., and his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Mr Kenneth Robert Free, Jr.

August 29, 1973 - March 15, 2023