Former Greenwich Priest Killed by Train Is Laid to Rest

By RICH SCINTO (Patch Staff)

The Rev. Colin McKenna, 50, was laid to rest Tuesday after he was hit by a train in Westport last week.

Representatives from the Bridgeport Diocese attended the service, according to News 12.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner previously ruled the death a suicide.

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Obit: Rev. Colin McKenna, 51, of Wilton

He has served as a writer and editor for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport for the past two years.

“This is a great tragedy for our diocese, which Fr. Colin faithfully served throughout his priesthood,” said Bishop Caggiano in a statement. “I would ask people to please pray for the repose of Fr. Colin’s soul and the consolation of his family.”

McKenna also helped celebrate Mass on weekends in many area parishes. Previously he was the parochial vicar of St. Joseph Parish in Shelton and served the Sacred Heart Parish in Georgetown, St. Roch Parish in Greenwich, St. Mary Parish in Greenwich, and in other parishes throughout the Diocese.

He was ordained in 1999 and is a Westport native.