Kenneth Stark, 60, an industry veteran who spent most of his career at the helm of a family jewelry business, King Manufacturing and King Duall, both based in Union, N.J., passed away on Sept. 8, 2004, after a long battle with cancer.

Stark was a member of the 24 Karat Club and beloved by all who knew him in the industry. He leaves behind his wife, Renee, two daughters, Aimee Goldberg and Melissa Bildner, his father, William Stark, a sister, Risa Kritzstein and a brother, Hal Stark.

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