John James Kenny's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island

John James Kenny

August 7, 1942 - May 19, 2026 (83 years old)

Newport, Rhode Island

John James Kenny's obituary , Passed away on May 19, 2026 in Newport, Rhode Island

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O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home

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John James Kenny

August 7, 1942 - May 19, 2026 (83 years old)

Newport, Rhode Island

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John James Kenny Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 19, 2026, at the age of 83, John James Kenny of Newport, Rhode Island passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John James Kenny to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis J. Kenny and Lillian C. Kenny (King); and his sibling Francis J. Kenny. He is survived by: his wife Susan L. Kenny; his sons, John David Kenny (Mindy Walls) and Christopher G. Seldin (Vaishali Patel); his grandchildren, Josiah James Merlin Kenny, Devin Patel-Seldin and Tage; his sisters, Joan F. Kenny and Patricia A. Kenny; his stepchildren, Eloise Tamer, Rebecca Toppa (Glen), Michael Toppa (Maria), Leigh, Marcie, Dennis, Emily and Derek; and his nieces and nephews, Timothy Kenny, Shannon Kenny, Scott Kenny, Terrence Kenny, Ciara, Jack and Hawk.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home



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Tue

May 26

Visitation

O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home
465 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840

Wed

May 27

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Mary's Church
12 William St, Newport, RI 02840

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