Obituaries
Huntington Jazz Musician, Kenneth Revell, Dies at 84
Professional saxophone player taught hundreds of Long Island students throughout long music career.
Professional jazz musician Kenneth E. Revell, of Huntington, died July 30 at the age of 84.
A saxophone player with Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Huntington Community Band and the Long Island Sound Symphony, the longtime Huntington resident was a Jones Beach Band Shell musician for many years.
Born in Minneapolis, Minn., in 1926, Revell is a former U.S. Navy veteran who lived in Huntington for nearly 50 years.
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Well known throughout Long Island as a private music teacher to hundreds of kids on flute, clarinet, and saxophone, Revelle was a band director at Holy Trinity High School in Hicksville and St. Patrick's School in Huntington.
He is survived by his wife Millie Revell of Huntington; two daughters Diane Schaber of Huntington and Karen Bartels of Huntington Station; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
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Visitation wil be held Wednesday, Aug. 1 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at in Huntington.
A prayer service will take place Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at Jacobsen Funeral Home.
Burial is scheduled at Calverton National Cemetery, in Calverton, N.Y.
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