Robert Kenny Sr., age 88, of West Brighton, passed away surrounded by family on January 12, 2022. He was born on August 29, 1933 to the late Margaret (Irene) and James Kenny and survived by his brother, James Kenny. He was a loving father to Christine Lauria, Jeannine Harder, Kathleen Kenny, special son, Kevin Krause and special daughter, Deb Gasparik. Bob had twenty-one grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Boyle Kenny, and their children, Linda Krause, Danny Kenny, and Bobby Kenny.
Bob grew up in Hell’s Kitchen, graduated from The High School of Commerce, and attended City College of New York. He was stationed in Germany where he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1958, he married his wife of sixty-two years, Mary Boyle, and moved to Staten Island. For over 30 years, Bob worked as a bookkeeper for Munich American Reinsurance Company. His interests included music, genealogy, gardening, and drawing. He could always be heard belting out a tune. Throughout his life, Bob was a member of multiple church choirs, the Barber Shop Quartet, and the Roaring Chorus. He served as treasurer of various clubs and volunteered with several church groups since community life and service was important to him. Bob loved spending time with family and attended countless grandchildren’s school and church events. He traveled to Ireland to connect with relatives and gather documents allowing him to research his family’s history over 100 years.
Bob will be truly missed by his family and his friends.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Thursday, January 20 ,2022
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Mass of Christian Burial
Sacred Heart R.C. Church
981 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
Friday, January 21, 202210:15am
Burial
Resurrection Cemetery
361 Sharrott Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10309
Friday, January 21, 2022
Janet Ryan says
Rest in Place dear Bob. You were a life long friend to my husband Jim and me.
We shared many happy memories and good times over the years. Great times when you came to Florida. I’m sure the angels are in joying your wonderful voice
Alison Brady Chirelli says
Rest in the Sweetest Peace Pop. Your larger than life personality will be sorely missed. Loved hearing you sing – anything….. and you literally would! Phone book…. Movie quotes – amazing. I think the thing I will miss the most is how you said “HI AL” when you saw me….. love you.
Carolyn Clark says
I am so sorry to hear that Bob has passed. I had great times playing piano for him–he truly loved to sing! There will never be another one like him. Rest In Peace, Bob. Sending love and prayers to Bob’s family.
Ingrid Keag says
Rest In Peace, Bob. Sincerest condolences for the extended Kenny family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Brendan and Ingrid Keag.
Jenny LoFrisco says
Rest in heavenly peace Bob, we go back to 1968, NYC, you started working at AM RE a year after me, we traveled together on the ferry and express bus when we worked late,, we had many good times in our department, and many thanks to you, I was able to join your church group to see Pope John Paul II in Central Park., I know you made it to heaven and didn’t even have to walk past the monkeys at the zoo to get there, (for those who know us will understand), hope it gave you a good laugh too Bob. You’re now joined with your beloved Mary and children, rest my friend and pray for us who are left here.
Jenny
Ida Y Silver says
I’m very sorry for the families loss.
William G Knepple Jr says
Bob, You have been a part of my life since I married into the Reckard clan. You accepted me as a cousin, and You were that to me also. We shared so much of our time researching the Reckard and the Shaughnessy family trees. Thank’s for the wonderful times when we laughed and joked about many things. and the love of playing Cribbage. You my friend were truly my cousin, and I was fortunate to have your friendship. Love ya buddy, which you would always replay Ditto.
LYNNE PERSING says
We met at the very first Mrs. Rosemary’s Xmas Extravaganza at the St. George Theatre some 20 years ago. From there a group of us started going to different auditions together. He then took me to Carolyn Clark’s house for Xmas caroling, and we ended up joining her chorus. We were also part of the same acting group and sang a duet together. We stayed in touch after he stopped attending the Roaring Chorus rehearsals, which we were a part of. He was a wonderful man, I will miss him. He was one of a kind.
Denise Bilezikjian says
It was an honor and pleasure having sung with Bob at several venues over the last fifteen years. He had a lovely, strong singing voice and was a great guy. He will be missed.