It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James J. Kenny of Colonia, New Jersey, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, who passed away on October 13, 2021, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James J. Kenny to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Edward Kenny and Mary Kenny (O'Doherty); his wife Sherelyn "Sherry" Kenny (Crump); his daughter Shannon Kenny (Trevor Rutledge-Leverenz); his granddaughter Olivia Grace; his siblings, Joseph Kenny (Penni), Michael Kenny (Patricia) and Mary Folan; his sister-in-law Marlane Kovacs (David); his brother Thomas Kenny; and his parents-in-law, Doris and John Crump.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

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October 16, 2021

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October 20, 2021

Mona Martoken wrote a sympathy message

“We would like to extend our condolences to Sherry & Jim’s family. Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Mona & Kevin Martoken”

October 19, 2021

Janet and Jim Rose wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of James J. Kenny, we will always remember him and his wonderful smile. With deepest sympathies to Sherry and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”

October 17, 2021

Rosellen Martoken wrote a sympathy message

“Rest In Peace good friend! You will be missed!! Love, Roe and Roger”

October 17, 2021

Rosellen Martoken wrote a sympathy message

“Thinking of you and your family and wishing you comfort in your sorrows. With love, Roe and Roger”

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St. John Vianney Rc Church
420 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067

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St. Gertrude Cemetery
53 Inman Ave, Colonia, NJ 07067

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