Name: Viewing for Kenneth Courtney
Start: 2019-08-27T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-08-27T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Manchester Memorial Funeral Home

Kenneth Courtney

Whiting - Kenneth J. Courtney, 94, passed away in his home at Crestwood Manor Senior Living in Whiting, NJ on August 23, 2019.

Born July 12, 1925 in New York, NY, he was the oldest son of William Courtney and Catherine Dowd Courtney. Ken spent his early years in New York City, graduated from Manhattan College, and served in the U.S. Army. He married Agnes Courtney (née Lederleitner) on February 4, 1951. Ken and Agnes moved to Pearl River, NY and raised their three children there - Claire, Susan, and Kevin. Following retirement from his career in the insurance industry, Ken and Agnes moved to Whiting, NJ where they resided in the Whiting Station community. Agnes preceded Ken in death in 1997, after 46 years of marriage.

Ken was known for his wonderful sense of humor and many strong friendships. He loved children and the holiday season, and was a skilled painter and gardener. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather who brought joy and laughter to his family and friends.

Ken is survived by his daughter Susan Kosloff and her husband Peter of Allentown, PA; son Kevin Courtney and his wife Wendy of Wildwood, NJ; grandchild Matthew Kosloff and great-grandchild Anders Kosloff of Philadelphia, PA; grandchild Karen Kosloff of Clinton, NJ; grandchild Daniel Courtney of Queens, NY; and grandchild Ellie Courtney of Pearl River, NY.

The viewing will be on Tuesday August 27 from 2 - 5 pm at Manchester Memorial Funeral Home in Whiting NJ. The funeral will be at 10:45 am on Wednesday August 28 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church, Whiting NJ.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Aug. 25, 2019.

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August 26, 2019

I remember when Mr. Courtney moved to
Crestwood Manor. He was just down the hall from my Mom. I spent a lot of time with my Mom and remember his smile, his sense of humor, and his beautiful artwork. The day he moved in, his door was open and as I walked by, he invited me in to view his artwork. I was impressed and told him so. I remember his kind, sweet nature.

My Mom died just one year ago, so I know the sadness of your loss. It will take time, but you will be able to look back and smile when you think of him. God Bless.

fjohn reinke (mc1968)

August 25, 2019

The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any mans death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.

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2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Manchester Memorial Funeral Home

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10:45 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton RC Church

Whiting, NJ

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