KENNETH "Kenny" ALAN WEISS of Rockville, Maryland, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the age of 79, on November 3, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. He was buried at the Garden of Remembrance Cemetery in Clarksburg, Maryland at a private funeral. Kenneth was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, son of the late Celia and Ralph Weiss. A long-time member of Congregation Etz Chaim of Marietta, Georgia, Kenneth will be remembered for his acts of community service. He relocated to Rockville, Maryland and was an active participant in the Jewish community. He was a beautiful person who spread wisdom and happiness wherever he went. Kenneth never met a stranger, and wanted peace and love for everyone. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Bland (Greg), sons David Weiss (Lauren) and Lee Weiss (Tracy) and his sister Ellen Ninger (Ross). He was affectionately called "Papa" by his ten grandchildren – Noah Bland and Sarah Bland, Willow Weiss and Luna Weiss, Joshua Weiss, Rebecca Weiss, Daniel Weiss, and Ezra Weiss, Jack Lubin and Rebecca Lubin. He is also survived by many nephews, cousins and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mattie JT Stepanek Foundation, (www.mattieonline.com) or the Jewish National Fund (www.jnf.org).