James J. (Jim) Kenney, 73, of Rockland passed away Wednesday , March 8th , after a brief illness. He joins his wife, the love of his life, Margaret Kenney.
He is survived by his two children, Evelyn Leite & Eric Kenney and his wife Stephanie, all of Rockland & his brother Bernie Kenney and his wife Jean of NH.
Jim also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Alyssa, Angelica, Alexia, Richard, Eric, Jr. and Dominic, 8 great grandchildren, Ava-Marie, Devon, Christian, Alannah, Aurora, Kayden, Ja Lyannah & Luca as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his great granddaughter Aaliyah.
Jim’s pride and joy were all his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as Papa. His happiest days were spent with family and taking cruises to Bermuda with his late wife.
A Retired Navy veteran, Jim was proud of his service to his country.
He loved gardening and could make anything grow. He was an avid Red Sox fan and enjoyed taking his kids & grandkids to games and spending the day in Boston, where he was born and raised.
Visiting hours will be held at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) in Whitman on Thursday March 16th from 4-7PM. Funeral services will be on Friday March 17th at 10:00AM, at the Chapel followed by his burial in the Saint Patrick Cemetery in Rockland.