WILLIAMSBURG — Kenneth Nils “Ken” Gustafson, 79, formerly of HoHoKus, New Jersey, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born June 20, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Nils and Ruth (Ohlson) Gustafson.
He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and a master’s degree from NYU. He was married to Ann (Vervoort) Gustafson for 23 years.
A U.S. Army veteran, Ken taught accounting at Bergen Community College for 35 years. He was also a certified public accountant. Ken enjoyed racquetball, tennis, biking, researching his genealogy in Sweden, and volunteering with Faith in Action and Meals on Wheels. Ken was an active member of the Williamsburg Community Chapel
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sister Marilyn (Paul) Sjogren; daughters Cheryl (David) Swenson, Diana (Timothy) Mazza, and Cynthia (Mark) Massaro. He was PopPop to his grandchildren Andrew Swenson, Kari (Sam) Reenan, Bethany (Rodrigo) Flores, Vincent Mazza, Jacob Mazza, Anthony Mazza, Joseph Massaro, William (Alyssa) Massaro, Grace Massaro, John Massaro; great-grandchildren Juliana Flores and Theodore Flores. Ken was also loved by Ann’s three children and was PopPop to her six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ken’s name to the Faith in Action or Meals on Wheels.
Share online condolences with the family at Bucktrout of Williamsburg Funeral Service.
