Obituaries

Jerry McKenna, 52, of Valley Cottage

He was a graphic artist for the YES Network.

Gerard McKenna, 52, of Valley Cottage NY, husband of Lisa McKenna, passed away September 27, 2014.

Gerard is survived by his wife Lisa, his parents, John and Joan McKenna, his Brother Jack and his wife Karen, his sister Jane and her husband James; in-laws Vicki and Joe Fornabaio, brothers-in law Joe and Phil Fornabaio. Gerard is also survived by 7 nieces and nephews; Kaitlyn, Mary & John McKenna, Nick, Julianna and Joe Fornabaio and Brian Narducci. Gerard also leaves behind his pup Yogi and the greatest group of friends a man could have.

Jerry was passionate about his work as a Graphic Artist for the YES Network, he considered himself blessed to go to work every day and was fiercely proud to be associated with the NY Yankees.

Jerry was also an avid freshwater fisherman and had a collection of rubber worms to prove it. He was never happier than when he was in a boat on a lake with a fishing rod in his hand. He was lucky enough to share this passion with a great many of his good friends.

Above all else Jerry was a caring, sweet man with the most amazing wit and sense of humor and this is what we will all miss most.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Gerard’s memory to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Ln. New City, NY 10956.

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