Ken Finkelstein

Kenneth “Ken” Finkelstein, of Marblehead, MA passed away September 14, 2024. Husband of Lisa Alkon. Father of Erica Panacopoulos (Charlie), and Seth Finkelstein (Erin Arata). Grandfather of Finn and Xander. Brother of Mark Finkelstein and Michelle Alkon.

Ken grew up in Queens, NY and graduated from Stony Brook University, followed by University of South Carolina where he earned a Masters and Virginia Institute of Marine Science at William and Mary where he earned a PhD in Coastal Geology. He spent almost 40 years as an environmental scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), retiring this past December.

Private service at Sharon Memorial Park. Memorial observance at the home of Lisa Alkon, Tuesday 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ken’s memory may be made to Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Pl., Boston, MA 02215.