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John McKenna Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John McKenna (Exeter, Rhode Island), born in Providence, Rhode Island, who passed away on June 16, 2020, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John McKenna to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John McKenna and Margaret McKenna (Sandstrom); his son William D. McKenna; and his sister Madeline Girard. He is survived by: his wife Paula McKenna (Janson); his sons, John J. "Rocky" McKenna Jr. (Pamela) of Swansea and James P. McKenna (Kristine) of Somerset; his grandchildren, Jason, Emily, Ethan, James, Nicholas and Brooke; and his sisters, Theresa Pennacchini, Dorothy Fallon, Sabina Duffy and Gertrude Rodgers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Wounded Worrier Project , PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 http://www.wjsmitfh.com.



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June 23

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Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery
301 S County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822

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