Kevin D. Zeppenfeld, 49, of Mattapoisett died March 5, 2006 at home after a long heroic battle with cancer.
He was the husband of Cheryl R. (Eskow) Zeppenfeld.
Born and raised in Somerville, New Jersey, the son of Rose (Carney) Zeppenfeld of East Sandwich, and the late Sterling Dan Zeppenfeld, he lived in East Sandwich before moving to Mattapoisett in 1991.
Mr. Zeppenfeld was employed as project manager of the Simcalc Research Project and developer of math software for Simcalc Math Worlds. He had also taught math at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth continuing education department.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Southeastern Massachusetts University and completed classes towards his graduate degree from Northwestern University.
Mr. Zeppenfeld was a devoted father, loving husband and best friend.
His life's motto: "Act Well, Be Well" was best manifested in the way he enthusiastically embraced life even while undergoing chemotherapy.
Survivors include his wife; his mother; 2 sons, Douglas M. Zeppenfeld and Kevin M. Zeppenfeld, both of Mattapoisett; a step-son, R. Anders Harrison of Amherst, MA; 3 brothers, Sterling Dan Zeppenfeld, Jr. of Trenton, NJ, Brian Zeppenfeld of Taunton, and Randy Zeppenfeld of East Sandwich; a sister, Karen Zeppenfeld of Middletown, NY; several nieces and nephews.
His Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 10th at 12 Noon in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd, (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. His family will receive guests on Friday from 11 AM to 12 Noon prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Eastern Bank for Kevin Zeppenfeld's family, 29 County Rd, Mattapoisett, MA 02739, 508-758-4936.
What's Hope?
Hope is knowing that a positive outcome
awaits. Hope is not only expecting a dream
to come true but having deep assurance
that it's within your reach. Hope is saying
you can improve and that you always get
better with practice. Hope is knowing that
you can. Hope knows that you can
achieve your goals through hard work and
persistence. Hope is looking to the future
with joy and having an expectation of
better things to come. Hope is the
knowledge that life is everlasting, and that
miracles happen every day. Hope is
something that never abandons you. Even
when your life is filled with sadness and
disappointment, a spark remains inside to
help you get through the rough times.
Hope is God's greatest gift to you,
because it's magic that inspires you to
keep trying, learning, loving and living.
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