Kevin L. Beeney

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.