RANDEL-Kenneth E., 80, died on August 11, 2008, a man of strength, love and wit. Cherished husband of Elaine, loving father of Susan, Lauren and Jane Randel, father-in-law of Americo Carrasco, Alex Chartove and Charles Kliment, proud grandfather of Atom Carrasco, Julia, Natalie and Sofia Chartove and Nicholas, Samuel and William Kliment, brother of Victor Randel, brother-in-law of Naomi Randel, Stuart Kurnit and Leslie Rimmer.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190 (www.nwf.org) or to a charity of personal choice.

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Services: A Memorial Service will be held at Munson-Lovetere Funeral Home, 235 Main St. North, Southbury, CT at 1: 00 pm on August 14, 2008.

Visitation: There are no calling hours.