David J. Kenney Jr. of Dedham, formerly of Dorchester passed away on October 4, 2018. He was born on October 7, 1929. Beloved husband of his late wife, Louise E. (Devlin) Kenney, for 59 years. Loving father of David C. Kenney of Dedham, Nancy Kavalchuk and husband Peter of Burlington, James "Shamus" Kenney and wife Michelle of Foxboro, and Ginny Butler and husband Doug of Tyngsboro. Devoted grandfather of Michelle Wright and husband Chanel, Lauren, Leah and Michael Kavalchuk, Kaitlyn, Jennifer and David Kenney, and Christopher, Kyle, Kevin and Matthew Butler. Great grandfather of Harrison and Jackson Wright. Brother of Emily McHugh of Newton, Paul Kenney of Weymouth, and Thomas Kenney of Dartmouth. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Dave was blessed with a loving wife, and family. He was active and very accomplished. He grew up during WWII, served time in the Army at Ft Bragg during the Korean War, later worked for the Mass State Police as a dispatcher. He campaigned for Governor Endicott “Chub” Peabody. He was the Commander of the William G. Walsh American Legion Post in Dorchester. He attended and organized the monthly “OFD” (Originally from Dorchester) luncheons and was the editor of their newsletter. He was the Grand Marshal of the Memorial Day Parade twice. He worked for the Department of Public Safety for 48 years, as an Elevator Examiner, and then on the Tramway Board. He developed and ran the Lift Maintenance Seminars for the Mass. Ski Assoc. He was the recipient of several prestigious awards from the ski industry: The Sherwin Adams Award and the Rocky Mountain Lift Association Award. He was a member of the Dedham Retired Men’s Club. He was also President Emeritus of the Civil War Round Table.
Funeral to be held at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 456 High Street, Dedham, MA on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Church, Dedham @ 10:00am. Interment at Brookdale Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, October 8th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers Dave wanted you to take a loved one to lunch or better yet…skiing. Online guestbook at: gfdoherty.com