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MICHAEL JOSEPH MCKENNA

1946 - 2017

MICHAEL JOSEPH MCKENNA obituary, 1946-2017, Wilmington, NC

BORN

1946

DIED

2017

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation - Wilmington Chapel

1535 S. 41st Street

Wilmington, North Carolina

MICHAEL MCKENNA Obituary

MICHAEL JOSEPH MCKENNA Michael Joseph McKenna age 70 of Wilmington passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017. He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 9, 1946 to William Timothy McKenna and Mildred Carey McKenna. Michael received his B.A. in English from St. John Fisher College and a Ph.D. in Toxicology from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. He held numerous scientific and managerial positions in the toxicology laboratories of the Dow Chemical Company and Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Company. After moving to Wilmington, NC in 1996, he was involved in research, executive management, and providing consulting services to companies and investment firms in the life sciences sector. In addition to playing cars and trains and reading with his grandson, Mike's passions included tennis, sailing, and traveling. Above all, his devotion to his family and friends will be forever cherished. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Mary Radell McKenna, his children Molly and Ryan McKenna, as well as his son-in-law Jim Foti, and the light of his life, grandson Alex Desmond Foti. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon Friday, June 16, 2017 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 209 Lumina Ave. Wrightsville Beach officiated by Father Joe Vetter. A reception will follow at the Country Club of Landfall, 800 Sunrunner Place, Wilmington, NC. Memorial gifts can be made to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation Endowment 1414 Physicians Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401 Share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-9099

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Jun. 13, 2017.

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Wendy Arthur

June 18, 2017

Dear Mary,
I am so saddened to hear of Mike's death. You and your family are in my thoughts at this most difficult time. Please know that I will continue to keep you close in my heart and prayers. Much love and prayers!

James McKenna

June 17, 2017

Mary and I were very saddened to hear about Mike's passing. We will pray for Mike and his family and hope that they are comforted by the love of Christ. May you find peace. We will all remember Mike for a life well lived.

Mickie Norman

June 16, 2017

Dear Mary,
I heard the news of Mike's death, and my heart became so full for you and your family, May each of you feel God's arms holding you as you journey this very difficult path. Please know I am keeping you in my prayers and will continue to do so in the days, weeks, and months ahead. If there is ever anything I can do, please do not hesitate. You have my blessings and my love.

Doug and Ginny Ware

June 15, 2017

We purchased our first home from Mike and Mary 40 years ago in Midland, Michigan. They became dear friends for a lifetime. He will be greatly missed by his many friends. Mary,Molly and Ryan we are so sorry for your incredible loss. Hope your grief can be comforted by the wonderful memories of your dear husband and father. He was so special in many ways. The world is now a lesser place. Mike,may you rest in eternal peace. You will be greatly missed.

Felix de la Iglesia

June 15, 2017

Mike and I were friends and colleagues for many years at Parke Davis. My deep condolences to the family for the loss of a good man.

Mary Alice McGuire

June 14, 2017

Mary, Molly, Jim and Ryan I am saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Sending love and prayers. Mary Alice

Tony Harrington

June 14, 2017

Mary what a loss! We are so thinking of you and your family.

June 14, 2017

Dear Makenna family, So sorry to hear of Mikes death. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Sincerely Hannah and Peter Ungaro

Delecourt Famille

June 14, 2017

All the Delecourt family from Paris will pray with you all on friday.
We are so near you in thoughts and priors.
We have so much appreciated Mike which we admire a lot.He was a wonderful man.
We keep in our heart the memory of his friendship.

June 13, 2017

We a deeply saddened by the passing of my cousin Michael. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Mary and his children

Kathleen & Michael Eberlin
Irmo SC

David McKenna

June 13, 2017

Mary, Molly,Jim and Ryan, we are so sorry to hear about Mike passing. Dave and Mike had a nice chat recently. Our prayers are with you all.


David and Arlene

Edward Alexander

June 13, 2017

A lovely gentle man. Thoughts are with you dear Mary.

June 13, 2017

I initially met Mr. McKenna approximately 12 years ago. Mike was one of my customers, one of my most favorite customers, when I was employed by Neuwirth Motors here in Wilmington. I enjoyed having Mike as my customer, and my friend!! I always looked forward to the conversations that we would engage in whenever he would bring his vehicle in for service! Mike displayed an uncanny astuteness for a variety of topics! I don't believe that I ever spoke with him without learning something interesting and worthwhile. I am deeply saddened by his passing. Our community, and the world, has truly lost one of its most prized assets!! And, I have lost a friend.

George Hoback
Wilmington, NC

keven zibelin(McTavish)

June 13, 2017

Mary,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for your comfort during this time.
Keven

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Mass of Christian Burial

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St. Therese Catholic Church

209 Lumina Ave, Wrightsville Beach, NC

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1535 S. 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403

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