John Kenefick Obituary

John Kenefick, a man who loved coaching his kids' soccer games, treasure diving, hard work, ice hockey, the Florida Keys, playing the guitar - and most of all - his family, passed away on April 7, 2013.

John and his wife, Theresa, arrived in Melbourne, Florida in 1968 from Ohio, where John earned a master's degree in geodetic science from The Ohio State University. In 1973, he started John F. Kenefick Photogrammetric Consultant, Inc. (JFK). His favorite projects included the mapping of Mt. Rushmore in 1990, featured in Life Magazine, and the Walt Disney World castle, just in time for Disney's 25th anniversary. In 2008, John retired from JFK. He had a love for the ocean and a passion for treasure diving. He spent countless summer days searching for treasure from the 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet, near Sebastian Inlet, and the 1659 shipwreck, San Miguel Archangel, off Jupiter Inlet.

He and his wife, Terry, were incredibly devoted parents. John coached the soccer teams of his children, Ann and Christian, from day one when soccer first came to Brevard County in 1977. He rarely missed a practice.

John leaves behind his wife, Terry; daughter, Ann (Chris Dolin) and their sons, Will and Ethan; son, Christian (Joy Kenefick), and their daughters, Ana and Sara. He is also survived by his brother, George Kenefick.

Please join his family in a memorial service on Tuesday, April 16, at 10:30 am at the Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, located at 1010 Palmetto Avenue, Melbourne, FL. A reception will be held shortly thereafter at 12:00 pm at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club, located at 100 Datura Dr. in Indian Harbour Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Candlelighters of Brevard County (candlelightersofbrevard.org).

Brownliemaxwell.com, 321-723-2345.

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Published by FloridaToday from Apr. 12 to Apr. 14, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for John Kenefick

13 Entries

Ashley Nyman

June 12, 2013

Uncle John, I have been thinking about you today. You have been a huge inspiration to me and someday I hope to be successful like you were. I know you said hard work and an education are very important and I am taking your advice on that. I love you!

May 22, 2013

Terry, Ann, Christian and all family members will miss you every day of our lives. We love you so much. Terry

Venkat Devarajan

May 21, 2013

I met John in 1982 or thereabouts when I hired him as a consultant for LTV Missiles and Electronics at Dallas, TX. He taught us Digital Photogrammetry and installed his software. This led eventually to the building of a sophisticated Mission Rehearsal System. John was a brilliant man. Even though it was a long time ago, I remember as a 30 year old, I was in awe of him. My sympathies to the family.

Respectfully,
Venkat Devarajan

Terry Kenefick

April 20, 2013

Our dear John:
You have and will always be the light of our lives. We know you are in a safe place.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses, Terry, Ann & Christian

April 20, 2013

Ann all of us at CVS will miss John I don't work there any more. AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HIS PASSSING ... BETTY

Kenn & Angela Colvin

April 15, 2013

John was very special to us and he will be greatly missed. We have many fond memories of parties, dinners & treasure diving! Our love & prayers are with the family and please know that John will never be forgotten!

John and Nancy de Bry

April 15, 2013

Dear Terry and family
John and I are saddened by your loss and we are sending our love and prayers.
Looking back on all the fun times our families had at Jamaestown Apts. Later years,an occasional lunch with John. He will be missed by all. Wish we could be there tomorrow but we are out of town.

Judy Pagani

April 14, 2013

Dear Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dear father and husband. My prayers are with you all as you say good-bye to such a dear part of your family. Love Judy

Beth Jennings Turner

April 13, 2013

Terry, Ann and Christian,
It has been many years that the Jennings family came down here and were
touched by your family with it kindness, goodness and friendship. God bless you all through this difficult time. John was a funny, good man, he will surely be missed

Michelle Jennings

April 12, 2013

Dear Terry, Ann & Christian,

I am saddened for you all and for all who knew John - YES, he will be missed dearly, and yes, he did touch many of our lives. For me - it was as family friends in my youth, and later, when I had the privilege of working with John on a few Close Range Photogrammetry projects in the 70s.... I will always remember his laugh, even in the seriousness of his work. He really enjoyed life, and could make others laugh with him! We'll still hear your laugh from heaven, John. With Love and Prayers, Michelle Jennings

April 12, 2013

JFK,
My friend and good neighbor of 23 years, I am already missing you. God Bless
CEP

Jim Humphrey

April 12, 2013

John,
My friend and like a brother, you will be so terribly missed. You have touched so many people in your lifetime. I will forever remember all the fun times we had together. I know God has big plans for you in heaven.
Your Friend
Jim Humphrey

Roger Pannabecker II

April 12, 2013

JK you are the best and will be missed very much. My prayers are with your family.

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