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John Kenny Obituary

Kenny, John Martin 67, native of Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry, Ireland, beloved husband of Sheila, nee Travers, loving father of Sean (Katie), Dermot (Amy) and Aileen Kenny, cherished Papa of Emily, Eoin, Gavin, and Declan Kenny, dear son of the late John and Lena Kenny, dearest brother of Michael (Nancy), Kathleen (James) McCormack, Theresa (Robert) Ellis, Helen (the late John Paul) O'Mahony, Mary (John) Dempsey and brother in law of Maureen (the late James) Halpin, Una (Eamon) Malone, and Mona (Hugh) Doyle, fond uncle of many. John was a longtime member of Local 399 Stationary Engineers, The Kerry Association and a Past Director of Chicago Gaelic Park; Funeral Tuesday, 10:45 a.m. from Zimmerman & Sandeman Orland Funeral Home, 9900 W. 143rd St., to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment ~ Good Shepherd Cemetery; Visitation Sunday and Monday, 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105. Info: 708-460-7500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2009.

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Chris Ahern

October 12, 2009

Sheila and family, Sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Chris Ahern and family

October 7, 2009

Dear Sheila and Family,
I am so sorry to for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers
Love Mary Kaye

Jen McMahon

October 6, 2009

Dermot, Amy and family
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

John Drury

October 6, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Eileen Drury
4 Marian Park
Ballyheigue

Jack Norton

October 6, 2009

Our prayers are with all of you at this time
Jack Norton & Marian Drury-Norton

Sheila Twomey

October 6, 2009

Mrs. Kenny, Sean & Katie, Dermot & Amy and Aileen -

I'm so sad to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Mr. Kenny was a great man and will be missed.

Beth Costelloe

October 6, 2009

Sheila and family,

So sorry to hear about John. I will keep you in my prayers.

God bless
Beth Costelloe

October 6, 2009

Dermot and Family,

So sorry to hear about your dad.

God bless,
Kieran Kelly Dublin

Rita & Al Romano

October 5, 2009

Sheila and family,
Our sympathy to you and family for your loss of John. Know that our prayers are said for all. May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.

October 5, 2009

Dear Sheila,Sean,Dermot,Aileen & families

It was with great sorrow we heard the sad news of John's passing and our deepest sympathy go out to all of you, we are in Ireland and won't be at the wake or funeral but know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

John Joe & Brid Griffin

Deirdre Twomey

October 5, 2009

Dear Mrs Kenny, Sean & Katie, Dermot & Amy, and Aileen -

I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. Mr. Kenny was so highly thought of among so many people, I know he will be missed by all.

October 5, 2009

Dear Sheila and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Hard to believe he is gone. Lots of love Eily and family.

Serving God and the Bridgeport/Canaryville Communities Since 1868

Fr. Dan Brandt

October 4, 2009

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the people of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgeport. John is remembered at all Masses here this weekend. May his family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ during this difficult time.

Adrian McVeigh

October 4, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family through these tough times. He will be missed.

Adrian, Brenda, Daniel & Jack

Barry Levy

October 4, 2009

Dear Sheila, Sean & Katie, Dermot & Amy, and Aileen,

My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. John was a very special friend to me for over 30 years and I will truly miss him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.

Sincerely, Barry

Carol McCormack

October 4, 2009

Aunt Sheila, Sean & Katie, Dermot & Amy, and Aileen:

Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy and our prayers will be with you in this time of sorrow. Uncle John will truly be missed by everyone!

Love, Carol, Jimmy, Christopher, and Patrick McCormack

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