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Kevin Beeney Obituary
KEVIN L BEENEY, SR age 66 of New Bern, North Carolina formerly of Groton, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Chapel Hill, NC.
Kevin was born on August 5, 1953 in New London, the son of Donald and Norma Kilpatrick Beeney. He was married to Georgina Berry on April 14, 1972 in Groton and they spent 47 wonderful years making memories and traveling the world together.
A hard-working man, Kevin spent his younger days as a carpenter at Electric Boat and finished his working days as a maintenance carpenter for Norwich Housing Authority. He liked to spend his spare time fishing and enjoying peace and quiet on his boat. He also found purpose in coaching youth sports, from football and baseball to basketball and softball. The number of lives he impacted and hearts he touched could be matched by no other. He not only taught lessons on the field, but off the field as well.
Kevin’s biggest passion, by far, was his family. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them and his greatest pleasure came from playing with his grandchildren. He found joy in making others laugh with his jokes and his flawless Wizard of Oz impressions. His laugh and smile were infectious, and he was known for his amazing hugs.
Kevin is survived by his wife, his son, Kevin L Beeney, Jr and wife Tonia of Groton, daughter Laura Cotto and husband Thomas of Groton, his two brothers Donald Beeney Jr (Bernadette) of Mystic and Kim Beeney of Groton, two sisters, Cathy Hall (Terry) of Ledyard and Cindy Burdick (Mark) of Norwich and his grandchildren, Thomas, Lily, and Charlie Cotto and Peyton and Lane Beeney. He was predeceased by his daughter Rachael Beeney. Kevin also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews whom he loved dearly.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 am at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home located at 310 Thames Street. Interment will be in Smith Lake Cemetery in Groton. Friends may call Saturday from 10 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be directed to either Groton Little League, PO Box 365, Groton, CT 06340 or the Groton-Mystic Falcons, PO Box 760, Groton, CT 06340.
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for Kevin Beeney
Lane Beeney
January 13, 2025
I love you papa
Bryan Piacenza
January 22, 2020
I am sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Kevin and your family while playing little league in the town ofGroton. ThankYou and May God Bless You
JoanneI Montali
December 14, 2019
Georgina, I just came across Kevin's obit. I want to tell you how sorry/sad I am to read of his passing. I can remember when you two were dating in school, and how nice to know you've been together all these years. That truly says something about the two of you and your love for each other. Please know I am sincerely heartbroken for you and realize this holiday season will be tough. Thank goodness for your children and grandchildren , I am sure they are a great source of comfort. Thinking of you . . .
Joanne Sandora Montali
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Pamela Greenleaf
September 10, 2019
Dear Georgina and Family, my heartfelt sympathy to you as you suffer the great loss of your husband and father.
Susan Tompkins-Bailey
September 8, 2019
Dear Georgina,
I was so saddened to read of the loss of your husband. During this difficult time, know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Tompkins-Bailey
Gail & Bill Dall
September 7, 2019
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Dot and Tony Warren
September 7, 2019
Please accept our condolences for the loss of your husband Kevin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gladys Mitchell
September 4, 2019
Chris and I are so sorry for your loss Georgina. Kevin was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Stephen and Alice Dodge
September 3, 2019
We are so so sorry to hear about Kevin. Such memories of our years of coaching and cheering youth sports. Our prayers are with you Georgina, Kevin, Jr and Laura.
Kathy Pollard
September 1, 2019
My Dearest Georgina, I Truly Love & Miss You Both.....A Loss, Unimaginable....My Condolences to You & Your Children...We are Family.. Forever ❣ Love You, Kathy Pollard
Jo Anne Faraci
September 1, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Beeney family with the passing of Kevin! So many great memories of your family! Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as God holds you in his loving arms.
Much love-
The Heller Family
Grace and Wally Smith
September 1, 2019
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to Kevin's wife, Georgina, his son Kevin and daughter Laura, as well as the entire Beeney family. So many of us realize how difficult it is to lose a loved one. We only met Kevin when Kevin, Jr. married our daughter Tonia. We were living in NH at the time and never really had the opportunity to spend much time getting to know him; but from the little time we did have, Wally and I always thought of him as such an endearing, loving man. He always had a smile and kind words. Your loving memories and good times spent with Kevin will always bring a smile to your face each and every time one pops into your mind.
J Leca
September 1, 2019
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Kevin. I remember him from our time at EB He is another good man gone too soon.
Elaine Grant
September 1, 2019
So sad to hear about Kevin. I worked at the Norwich Housing authority and always found Kevin to be friendly and helpful. My sympathies to his family.
peter deveau
September 1, 2019
a great dad,husband grand father,coach and friend.rest in peace kevin.
Jeanne Rogers
August 31, 2019
It is with such a heavy heart iI read this news about Kevin. He was such a great, kind, caring and giving person to his family and all the youth kids he coached. I enjoyed working side by side with Kevin years back when we were part of the Groton Mystic Falcons together. May God give his family strength and support and Kevin rest peacefully in God's Heaven. He will be missed.
Carmel and kevin Schwartz
August 31, 2019
To dear Georgina, I was trying to recall when we first met kevin and you. I think it was 2004, in Germany. Its been a great friendship. Although we live thousand of miles apart, you both in the states and us in Australia it didnt seem to matter. All of those late night calls (from me because of the time difference) I recall the times we would laugh at how similar your kevin and my kevin were alike. Maybe not in looks but in other ways. Both always willing to help someone out. Foremost the love of their family and them being always top priority. We laugh at some of the silly things they would do. 47 years is a long time to share your life with a person going forward without him will be difficult. Ill Always be up for a late night call(for me). Kev fought a good fight and tried hard to stay. Happy travels Kev, RIP. Thinking of you and you families. Love kevin and carmel (Australia)
Chris Arpie
August 31, 2019
Georgina, I'm so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. You guys were such a blessing in our lives for so many years. So many great memories. Baseball Please give my love to Kevin and Laura. I'll be praying for comfort and grace for you all. So much love sent your way. Chris (Burgess)
Mary & Jim Travis
August 31, 2019
So very sorry for the loss of this wonderful friend and neighbor.
Clara Burnside
August 31, 2019
Georgina and family, I will be out of town next Saturday and will not be able to be there for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort and consolation. Kevin will live in your hearts and memories forever and those memories will bring you joy. Look at the old photos, reminisce and laugh and cry together. May God hold you in the palm of His hand! Love, Clara
Storys
August 31, 2019
Sending our love and hugs to you all! Best neighbors ever and we were truly blessed to have called kevin,friend and neighbor.
Diane Fowler
August 31, 2019
Dear Georgina and Family, I was so sad to hear of Kevin's passing. I didn't know him well, but Georgina and I grew up together in the Eastern Point crowd. I have so many fond memories of the kind wonderful person you have always been. Oddly you have never been far away as I live in Greenville, NC. Please call me if you would care to some day have lunch with an old friend from Groton. 252 347 3292. Sincerely, Diane Sitter Fowler
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