Jacobson, Kenneth A

Kenneth A. Jacobson, 84, of Simsbury, beloved husband of Ruth Lettick Jacobson passed away on April 19, 2022. Ken was born on June 4, 1937 to the late Dr. Leo and Miriam Jacobson of Chicago, IL. Relocating to Indiana, Ken graduated from Laporte High School. After achieving His Bachelors degree from Northwestern University, he graduated with a JD from the University of Michigan Law School. He moved to Connecticut where he enjoyed a successful and satisfying career in Aetna Life and Casualty Law Department concentrating in Property Casualty. One of Ken's great loves, besides his family and friends included his love of music. He played in his high school and college marching and jazz bands, orchestras, and totally fell in love with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. When moving to Connecticut he became a board member of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, at one point proudly serving as interim CEO. He was member of Bruckner Society of America, CONCORA, and CT Chamber Music Society. Ken wrote expansive reviews of new classical music recordings for Hartford Courant. In 1980's and 90's, he hosted "What's New" on CT Public Radio, inviting Coleman Casey and the late Warren Francis to compare and

contrast classical recordings. He was recipient of the Town of Simsbury Hometown Hero Award for his extensive teamwork creating and nurturing the Talcott Mountain Music Festival. A passionate hiker, Ken lent his energies to "Keep the Woods," working to preserve more than 400 acres of Simsbury hiking and riding trails. Above all, Ken was a "rabid" Chicago Cubs fan as well as a faithful fan of Uconn Women basketball. Ken is remembered as the most loving, gentle, caring and considerate husband, father, grandfather and friend. Predeceased by his son, Fritz, Ken is survived by his loving wife, Ruth Lettick Jacobson, daughters Katherine (Alejandro) Soto, Karen Jacobson and Dawn (John) Oldham, by William Lettick (Mary Jane Jennings) and Matthew Lettick (Karen Parent). "Papa" to his five cherished grandchildren; Analicia Soto, Alejandro "Alex" Soto (Meredith), Jacob and Ryan Oldham and Madeline Mae Lettick, loving cousins, countless friends and colleagues. His life has been a gift to everyone who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hartford Symphony Orchestra, CT Foodshare and Farmington Valley VNA. There will be a loving tribute to Ken at the June 11, 2022 Hartford Symphony Orchestra concert. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

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