Kenneth C. Barone

Kenneth Barone, 63, veteran and national leader in higher education enrollment management Kenneth (Ken) C. Barone, a family man, veteran, education executive, and a pioneer of the innovative college admissions and financial aid practices, died of complications from a courageous battle with lung cancer March 21. He was 63. Ken, a Hull resident, enjoyed the process of education and helping students realize the goal of a college degree. He served in multiple capacities for over 30 years at Mount Ida College in Newton, his most recent position being Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration. He is well known in the higher education field for his innovations in admissions and financial aid practices. In 2003, he became President of College Bound Selection Service (CBSS) in Medfield where he was a nationally recognized expert on the college search process advising literally hundreds of colleges and universities across the United States. Ken is survived by his soul mate and wife of 34 years, Candace (Bruce) Barone. Their love of the ocean, and sailing brought them to the local waters of Hull in 1994, where Ken quickly settled into Hull life. He served as Treasurer of the Hull Yacht Club for 4 years, and enjoyed spending time with his friends in the community. Ken’s love of his home that he considered paradise, has been passed down to his family ensuring that they will have the opportunity to enjoy the Hull life for generations to come. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Tamra (Barone) and Jamie Masterson, Norfolk; parents, Katherine and Henry J. Barone, Natick; brother and sister-in-law, Gilbert and Linda Barone, Pocasset; brother-in-law, Robert and Carol Bruce and Chandler Bruce, all of New Hampshire; and sister, Faith Peterson. He is the proud Grampa to Aeryn Lee Masterson and Alex Taddei, and uncle to Hannah and Daniel Peterson, and cousin to Gil & Linda Condit of Florida and Jane & David Rice of Georgia. Ken will be remembered for his incredibly razor sharp wit, and his ability to quickly size up and solve a situation or dilemma. He had a great sense of humor, loved to laugh and he especially loved to tell a good story. Above all, Ken will be remembered as a “good man” a man who made his time with his wife, his children, family, friends and colleagues feel special. He took the time to listen and care, and for that, he will forever be remembered and missed daily. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at Mount Ida College, Newton, on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 3:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ken Barone Fund at Mount Ida College, 777 Dedham Street, Newton, MA 02459. A private burial service was held.