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Charles McKenna Obituary

Of Saugus, July 28. Husband of the late Edith May (Craven) McKenna. Beloved father of Charles of Saugus. John of NC, Karen McCollem of Malden and Judith Boyle of Weymouth. Loving grandfather of 10 grandchildren & 10 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS on Friday at 9:30am. followed by a funeral mass at Blessed Sacrament Church 14 Summer St., Saugus at 10:30 a.m. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 pm. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. Late WWII Veteran-Bronze Star Recipient. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Cpl. Scott J. Procopio Memorial Scholarship Fund, Saugusbank, PO Box 988, Saugus, MA 01906. For directions & obit www.bisbeeporcella.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2008.

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Mike Casey

August 27, 2008

Mr. McKenna,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

MICHELLE RUGGIERO

August 12, 2008

TO THE MCKENNA FAMILY:
JUDY,KAREN ETC I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR FATHER. I WAS LATE ON FINDING OUT AND WOULD HAVE BEEN THERE FOR YOU SO SORRY AND HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED

Amy Alther

August 11, 2008

Karen and family,
i was shocked to hear of the death of your dad...my thoughts are with you.
Amy Salsman Alther

Ginny Motroni

July 31, 2008

Karen...Dennis & I want to extend our sincere condolences in the passing of your dad. He was an inspiration to you and your children and may the wonderful memories always be in your heart.

Ginny Motroni

July 31, 2008

Karen,
Dennis & I extend our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. I know he has been an inspiration to you and your children and may the wonderful memories always stay in your heart. Love & prayers....

terry pearson

July 31, 2008

Karen- so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you
terry, leanne, sonya and paul

Paulette Boyle

July 31, 2008

Dear Judy & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. We were saddened to hear of your Dads passing.
Paulette, Lauren, Ashley & Leandra Boyle

Julie Stallbaum

July 30, 2008

Karen and Family,
Karen, I want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kevin,Dawn, and Kurtis Collins

July 30, 2008

Karen and Family,
We are saddened to hear the news, but we know that there is no more suffering.

Angela DiMare

July 30, 2008

Karen & Kids
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Your dad was great and you did alot for him and he loved you very much. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Angela DiMare at McLaughlin Ins. Agency

Judy Boyle

July 30, 2008

We were so sorry to hear the news. May you all find comfort in each other and all the wonderful family members and friends you have!

Steve and Judy Boyle (Judy 3)

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