Kenneth R. Zack

KENNETH R. ZACK of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. Ken was born November 22, 1938, the son of the late Morris & Frances Zack; graduated from Quincy (MA) High School in 1956; in 1960, received an A.B. (majoring in Biology) from Harvard College, where he was a member of Eliot House; and, then, received an M.D. in 1964 from Tufts University. Ken was a well-respected psychiatrist in the Boston area who dedicated his professional life to the care of his patients. Ken leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Janet (Jaye) Zack, son Benjamin & his wife Adena of Nahant (MA) and daughter Julia O'Leary & her husband Robert of Westwood, grandchildren Justin O'Leary and Jenna O'Leary, and brothers Allan and Carl. Graveside Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health), 529 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129.


Published in modified form by The Boston Globe on October 13, 2019.