Kenneth F. Wajda Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Kenneth F. Wajda

4/8/1969 - 7/29/2026

Obituary For Kenneth F. Wajda

Kenneth Faustyn Wajda, 57, a lifelong Barrington resident, died Wednesday, July 29, 2026 after a brief illness. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Dennis J. and Anne (Teixeira) Wajda. For 29 years he was the beloved husband of Wendy (Kaiser) Wajda, whom he began dating when she was 17 years old.
Kenny and his wife owned K&W Automotive for many years. His memberships included Dads Firework Crew; the East Bay Rod & Gun Club and the Mt Moosilauke ATV Club. He was the organizer and co-founder of Save the Racks, which raised funds for breast cancer research for the Dartmouth Hitchcock Cancer Center in NH. In his earlier years he was an Eagle Scout and Altar Boy. Kenny loved spending time with family and friends. His greatest joy was being in the mountains of New Hampshire.
Besides his wife he leaves his sister Deborah Wajda of Greene, RI. He leaves 7 nieces and nephews, Dennis J. Wajda III; Robert J. Wajda; Laura Ventura; Cory Mann; Ashley Reynolds; Kyle Kaiser and Kimberly Sousa, as well as 7 great nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Dennis J. Wajda Jr.
Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, where family will receive friends Friday, August 7, 2026, from 4-8pm His funeral will begin from Smith Funeral & Memorial Services on Saturday August 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main Street, Warren, RI.

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08/17/2026

Gale Green

Wendy, I am so sorry to hear of this great loss!!! I stopped at the station thinking the sign was saying your NH time was extended! What a shock! May you cherish the memories! Prayers!!! Gale Green
08/16/2026

Jay Ferreira

my condolences to Wendy and the Wajda families, as i just read about Ken's passing! Ken was a great guy and always was pleasant and happy when I visited them at his Automotive Repair shop. I will miss our conversations and hope the best for his family. Jay Ferreira
08/11/2026

Leslie Gifford

For Wendy and all Kenny's friends and family, may you find peace and comfort in the seeming forever that lies ahead. I'm just so sorry that I knew Kenny only as the keeper of the 2015 Mazda cx-5. A true prince of a kind man... love and light to you all...
08/10/2026

Christine Schomer

So sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. He and Wendy run the nicest business in the area. May his memory be a blessing.
08/10/2026

Dana Welshman.

Wendy. Stopped in to say hello and saw your message on the door I'm so sorry for your loss sad news I'm sorry I missed the service. Ken was my go to guy for years working on my red van I hope you find peace in the coming weeks and months Dana Welshman
08/03/2026

Ebony Spikes

Wendy & all of Kenny's family/friends - We are sending you all love, light & prayers during this difficult time. Kenny's one of the good ones, may he rest peacefully. All his good work and the love he shared will be remembered. Wendy we are especially sending you our love. ~ Your Karns & Kerrison family
08/01/2026

TJ Quinlan

I am saddened to read of Ken's passing. I had seen him not long ago and got the chance to catch up a bit. Certainly will be missed, great guy! Our thoughts are with his entire family. TJ Quinlan
08/01/2026

Julie Raponi

To Kenny's Family....so very sorry for your loss. Kenny was a great guy who was very special to my late father. Julie Raponi
07/31/2026

Susana Vaz

Kenny you were a great man. I am glad I had the pleasure of getting to know you. You will be missed. Rest easy!