Kenneth Thalberg, 61, active in temple

Kenneth B. Thalberg of Prospect Street died Tuesday, Oct. 17, after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. He was 61 years old.
Born Sept. 24, 1939, he grew up in New Haven and lived there and in Woodbridge for many years. He was a graduate of Quinnipiac College. He was an active member of B’nai Jacob Synagogue in Woodbridge, holding numerous positions over the years, including president of the Men’s Club, Committee Chairman of The High Holiday Ushers, and as a board member of the temple. Before his illness he held a sales position with Grolier Publishing in Danbury.
He is survived by his daughter Debbie Thalberg of Stamford; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Marisa Thalberg of New York City; sister Marjorie Sydney of West Haven; and his beloved companion of many years, Sheila Pearl of Ridgefield.
He loved his family and valued his many friendships, including Sheila’s two daughters and sons-in-law, Jamie Pearl and Misu Zaharia of Rowayton, and Jill and Rich Farrell, and their son Kaleb, of Burlington, Vt.
A service will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at B’nai Jacob in Woodbridge.
Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.