Robert W. McKenna

1930 - 2015

1930-2015 Robert W. McKenna “Reds”, age 84 of Drexel Hill, PA, passed away with his family at his bedside, on April 2, 2015. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Elizabeth McKenna (nee Gamble). He was a 1948 graduate of West Catholic Boys High School in Philadelphia. He served four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was employed as a refinery worker at Arco Refinery for 35 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years Helen Ann (nee Copley) and his loving children Mary Lou (Edward) Lawless, Robert E. (Caroline), Michael B., Susanne (Thomas) Maccarone, and Patrick F. (Sharon) McKenna. He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Rosemarie Bauer (the late John) and Rita (Joseph) Brennan. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Tuesday 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Wednesday 8:30-9:30 a.m. The Donohue Funeral Home, 8401 West Chester Pike (cor. Lynn Blvd.), Upper Darby, PA (610) 449-0300 and to his Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Church of St. Bernadette, 1035 Turner Avenue, Drexel Hill, PA. Interment Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or St. Bernadette Church at the above address would be appreciated. Online condolences www.donohuefuneralhome.com