Obituary: John J. Kenney, 63, Of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — (From Keenan Funeral Home): John James Kenney, 63, of West Haven, passed away surrounded by his family on February 20 at Hospice after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 5, 1961 in Milford, CT to Herman and Elizabeth Kenney.

John was happily married to the love of his life for 41 years, Charlene Kenney (LaCroix). They enjoyed spending their time together traveling, but the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee held a special place for them both.

John is survived by his cherished children; Nicole and Donald McNulty of West Haven, CT; Christopher and Laura Kenney of Hamden, CT; as well as his adopted daughter Diane Grenfell.

John was best known as B-pa to his grandchildren who held a special place in his heart; Adam, Matthew, Nicholas, Aiden, Jayda, and Allie.

He also leaves behind his brothers; Robert Kenney of East Hampton, CT; David (Susan) Kenney of Cape Coral Florida; Kyle Kenney of Meriden, CT; along with his step sisters, Tina and Lisa DeLucia, and his favorite niece Cynthia Kenney of Seymour, CT.

John was predeceased by his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Kenney. His step mother Maureen Kenney, his brothers Timothy, Theodore, and Daniel Kenney, and step brother Eddie DeLucia.

John was a state-certified carpenter in his early days. He was known to his buddies as “Fozzy” for his long list of jokes. He completed many jobs over the years, but one of his favorite projects was building the Stamford Train Station when he was employed for O&G.

John was a jack of all trades, and master of “one” (carpentry) as he always loved to say. He also enjoyed fishing with his family, which always had some fish tales to follow.

John was most proud of his family, and truly understood the importance of the small things in life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society or CT Hospice.

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