Kenneth Yako Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kenneth Yako (Naples, Florida), born in Yonkers, New York, who passed away on December 26, 2019, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Yacko and Catherine Yacko; his siblings, John Yacko Jr., Irene Zanker and Dorothy Schreiber; and his son-in-law Joel Epstein.

He is survived by: his wife Geraldine (Glus); his daughters, Tamara Epstein of Bardonia, NY, Laura Yacko (Paul Minella) of Palisades, NY and Christine Kernozek (Richard) of Newburg, MD.; his grandchildren, Alexander Kernozek, Victoria Kernozek, Max Epstein, John Minella and Ava Epstein; and his sisters, Elizabeth Laskow (Harry) of Manchester, NJ and Roberta Ferrari (Ronald) of Naples, Florida.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless dear friends.

The family has requested that any donations in Ken's honor be made to the Naples Botanical Gardens as Ken spent many happy hours walking through the gardens enjoying and admiring the changing flowers and colors.