Kenneth Luft

Kenneth L. Luft, 77 of Amsterdam, NY, passed away Monday morning February 1, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.

Born in Danube, NY on April 21, 1938, he was the son of the late Ernest and Florence Pickel Luft.

Ken received his education in the Fort Plain, NY school system.

Ken was an honorably discharged United States Navy veteran, serving from 1955 to 1958.

Ken was a member of the Fort Plain VFW Post 3275.

He was a previous member of the Perth Central School Board of Education and the Football Booster Club, Amsterdam High School Football and Marching Band Booster Club. He was a youth baseball coach and a Boy Scout Leader.

Ken enjoyed sports, including the Amsterdam Mohawks baseball team, spending time outdoors and his pets.
He was employed at Coleco Industries, Consolidated Diesel, Art Craft Concepts, and for the City of Amsterdam.

Ken is survived by his sister, Regina Yucheniewicz, his daughter, Denise (Brian) Husky, two sons, Rodney (Kathy) Luft and Kenneth W. (Cindy) Luft, granddaughters, Jennifer and Zoe Luft, grandsons, Chris Luft, Victor Konifka, Jason Konifka, Joseph Meher IV, and Kacey Luft, great grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews.

Ken was also predeceased by his son, Kevin Luft, a brother, Garland Luft and a sister, Carleta Weaver.

Relatives and friend are invited to call at the Riley Mortuary, Inc., 110 Division Street, Amsterdam, NY this Saturday from 11:00 to 1:00.

Graveside services with military honors will be held this spring at Fort Plain Cemetery.