My name is Ken Patton, I was born and raised in Hudson, MA. Although not original to the City of Worcester, it has been my home for the last seven Years. After graduating from high school, I enlisted in the United States Navy. I served from 1994-2004. I trained as a shipboard firefighter. After graduating from my training school in San Francisco, I was sent to serve on an Aircraft carrier (USS Independence CV-62) stationed in Yokosuka Japan. After serving on the aircraft carrier, I was transferred to a destroyer (USS O-Brien DD-975). I served on that ship for three years. My final duty station was as a Navy Recruiter here in New England. My office was in the city of Leominster. That was my last stop for the Navy. I was Honorably Discharged in 2004. I then began working for a fire equipment maintenance company out of Waltham, Ma (Keane Fire & Safety). We serviced all types of commercial building fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, and emergency lighting). I worked there for almost fifteen years. I’m currently getting a new company up and running, and I’m very excited to see it grow every day.
Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My entire family is from Massachusetts. Both my parents are from Stoneham MA. They moved to Waltham after getting married, then moved to Hudson when my older sister was born. My mother was a bookkeeper, and my father was a mechanic. He owned his own gas station in Marlborough, MA. I have an older sister who still lives in the Hudson area. She’s married and has no kids.
Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I think I got a little long winded in my bio description. So, what do I love most about what I do? Easy. I love meeting my new customers and getting to know them. That, and I just love helping people finish projects in their homes.
What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Pretty much anything on Shrewsbury St. We have been going to Joeys Bar & Grill and have fallen in love with the place. Great atmosphere and the staff are wonderful.
How long have you lived or worked in our community?
7 years
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Everyone in this area is very unique. You can never tell what type of person you’re going to run into from day to day. Everyone has been wonderful so far
If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Back to Japan. It’s absolutely beautiful there.
What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movies?? I’m pretty old school. Pretty much anything from the late 1980s-1990s The Office
What advice would you give to people?
Treat others like you would yourself or your family. Smile often; it doesn’t cost anything, and you’ll brighten someone’s day.
What is something on your bucket list?
Skydiving
What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
I’m a big fan of Pink Floyd.
What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
I miss Spags. It was the Walmart of my generation. It literally had everything, and it was an experience to go there.
If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Yikes, that’s a loaded question. Honestly, the list is so long. I guess if I had to choose, it would be any sitting president. We’d definitely go to my favorite spot, Joeys Bar & Grill.
What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
It’s the city of 7 hills, and the new home of the Red Sox minor league baseball team. GO WOO SOX !!!
Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully, watching my new company flourish.
(Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I can’t swim backwards.
What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Pattaya City, Thailand
Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
October, Christmas, and of course my wedding anniversary. Especially since my wife might read this.
What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The unpredictability of New England’s weather.
Who inspires you to be better?
My wife. She’s always so squared away, and never forgets anything.
What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Chocolate, Peanut Butter. Don’t even put them together.
Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Comfortable, proud, and exciting.
