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Andrew McKenna Obituary

Andrew McKenna "Andy" SHERRILLS FORD - Andrew "Andy" McKenna, 57, of Sherrills Ford, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Catawba Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 6, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Frances M. and Rosina E. Tait McKenna. He was a veteran of the US Army and was employed with Baxter International. He was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Mooresville and enjoyed reading, traveling and scuba diving. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Dora Abreu McKenna; children, Adrianna McKenna and Kevin McKenna; brother, Phillip McKenna and Anna Allen; and sister, Ellen Collins and husband, James. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 17 at St. Theresa Catholic Church. The family will receive friends on Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM with a prayer service following at 7:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spinal Cord Tumor Association, Inc., P.O. Box 461, Jay, FL 32565. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the McKenna family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Nov. 15, 2012.

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May and John Robertson

November 19, 2012

To Dora and Family, all our sincere sympathies for your sad loss, our prayers are with all of you.

Michael Few

November 18, 2012

Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my prayers,

November 17, 2012

We're so sorry to hear about Andrew.
Our thoughts and so many memories are with you. Love Mary and Frank Walsh

Nancy and Fred Tortajada

November 16, 2012

Iur sincere condolences to your family. Andy will be truly missed and we forever remember him dearly in our hearts. We have so many fond and funny memories that will always live on. He was a very good friend to us both. Kisses and hugs to you all.

Sue Jackson Lymber

November 15, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. He was a great person and always knew how to make me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Ellie Franchette-Heck

November 15, 2012

So sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Andy was one of a kind! Such a great guy! My sympathies.

Kathy Kaszarda Underwood

November 15, 2012

I am sorry to hear about Andy. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May god give you the strength to get through the diificult days ahead. Rest In Peace, Andy.

Visbaras Family

November 15, 2012

We are so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Our prayers and condolences go out to his family and loved ones.

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