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Helen Kenna Obituary

Kenna, Helen C. (Milos) RENSSELAER Helen C. "Ma" Milos Kenna, age 87, of Washington Avenue, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was born in Troy and lived in Rensselaer since 1960. Mrs. Kenna was employed as a clerk for the Compensation Board for New York State. Helen was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist and St. Joseph Church in Rensselaer, attending St. Joseph's Church for many years, and was an advocate for Rensselaer County for people in nursing homes. She was a member of the ladies auxiliary of Lt. Perry Williams VFW Post #3025 in Averill Park and was a piano player and singer in New York City and the Capital Region. Wife of the late John J. Kenna Jr.; mother of Michelle Kenna of Athens, N.Y., Gayle (Michael) Forcinella of North Greenbush and John (Eileen) Kenna of Rensselaer; aunt of Bill, Dennis and Barry Allendorph; also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral from W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer Saturday morning at 8:00 and 9:00 at St. Joseph's Church, Third Street, Rensselaer where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-8 p.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Troy. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 26 to Feb. 27, 2009.

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Cindy Camadine

March 2, 2009

Phil,Gayle
I'm sorry about your grandmother and Gayle your mom. I hope that her memories will help you get through this hard time. Our prayers are with you.
Cindy & Steve Camadine(Troy)

Lauri Walker Mosall

February 27, 2009

Gayle (and Michael), please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mom.

Helen Hilstro

February 27, 2009

Gayle I am sorry to here about the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless

Roberta Winters

February 27, 2009

Dearest Gail, I am so sorry for you loss. I know how hard it is when your Mom passes. Its one of those times that even though you know is coming when it happens you feel lost. Im sorry im not well enough to stop by tonight but my prayers and thoughts are with you . Birdie

JoAnn Downes

February 27, 2009

Gayle, Michelle and Jay:
I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Happy memories of her will be your comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Angela Garafalo

February 27, 2009

To Helen's Family,
I feel truly blessed to have known Helen. She became a special friend, and I will greatly miss her. Helen had so many special qualities that touched so many lives. She was a true inspiration. Whenever I asked her if she wanted or needed anything,she would always say "pray for me." I will send prayers to her in heaven every day, where I know she is dancing with the angels.

With love and prayers,
Angela

Cathy Shuhart

February 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dennis Allendorph

February 26, 2009

Aunt Helen was inspirational. She overcame adversity to live a full and long life.
We loved you Chutka Helker.

Tammy Noel

February 26, 2009

To the family of Ma Kenna,
Words cannot describe how much I will miss her, she made a difference in my life and made me a better person just for having known her.
I will miss her smile and her warmth she gave to everyone she came in contact with. Few people come along in a persons life that truly make a difference and for me she was one of those people.

With Sincere thoughts and prayers,

Tammy Noel

Jason, Kiren and Alexander Allendorph

February 26, 2009

Great Aunt Helker,
I remember you when I was a child . You would visit your sister Albertine (my Grandma Bea) when my brother John and I would be there. All you sisters acted and sounded the same. And you were equally as sweet and caring to us. Everytime I can, I share the memories of you all with friends and family, and also how proud I am to have Polish ancestors. The Milos name is no more, but will never be forgotten. Do widzenia Aunt Helker, we will miss you....

Sandy Knauf

February 26, 2009

Gayle,

Funny how things happen.. Your mom and my mom worked together at the WCB and here we are working together .. Small world.. I'll always be there for you when you need to talk, I'll listen..

I'm sure Ma made her Grand Entrance -dancing and singing up a storm..

Your all in my thoughts and prayers..

M-Young Family

February 26, 2009

Ma, You will be missed greatly! What an amazing woman you were and an absolute inspiration to my family and I. You will always hold a special place in our hearts!
Love, John, Kimberly, Austin, Benjamin, and Miles (Milos)

February 26, 2009

Michelle, Gayle and Jay,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother.
Jeanne Smith (from back in St. Joseph's School)

Deborah Dearstyne Blair

February 26, 2009

Gayle, Michelle and Jay,
I am so sorry to hear that your Mom has passed away. As you know, she was a special lady with a great witt to her. We could not get anything past her during our teenage years. God Bless you all during this difficult time. I want to share a special bible verse:
1. Corinthians 2.9
No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.

Tina Jackson/Rivenbrugh

February 26, 2009

Gayle and Family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May God give you all strenght to get threw this time.

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