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Start: 2018-03-27T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-27T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave.

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January 6, 1929

DIED

March 23, 2018

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Burns Funeral Home - Frankford Ave. Obituary

A resident of Torresdale, passed away peacefully Friday, March 23, 2018. He was the owner of Robert Kensil Plumbing for many years. Bob was a member of Men of Malvern for over 60 years and an active member of the Catholic War Veterans. He was a long-time parishioner and volunteer at Ascension of Our Lord and St. Katherine of Siena parishes and spent many years as a member of Torresdale Frankford Country Club, where he was often caught doing flips off the diving board.

He was the son of Charles and Leanora (Welch). He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Ann (Hines); along with seven children; Nancy Albert (Ed), Robert (Maryellen), Donna Capozzoli (Matt), Charles (Jenn), John, Gerry (Cheryl), and Grace Scotto (Brian); 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; also survived by a sister Helen Stangler, brothers Allen (Sue) and Donald (Alida); and many loving nieces, nephews and other relatives; predeceased by his brother Charles and his sister Ruth.

Bob’s viewing will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 7 to 9 P.M. at BURNS FUNERAL HOME at 9708 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia PA, and on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at St. Katherine of Siena Church at 9700 Frankford Avenue, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004, or to a charity of your choice.

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To the Kensil Family:
I was just thinking about your dad and how nice he was while doing plumbing work in our house. I just googled his name and saw he passed, sorry I did not know sooner. I am sorry for your loss, and may your memories help you over time. I also want to say how much we appreciated seeing him at my mothers funeral. I did not get a chance to talk to him afterward, but seeing him again after so many years was a wonderful surprise. You are all in my thoughts and prayers

Helene McCole

November 21, 2018 | Conshohocken, PA

Thoughts and prayers to the Kensil family, at this difficult time. Alway's grateful for his kind caring, and outstanding service to my parents needs. May he rest in peace.

Kathleen McAneny

Kathleen McAneny

March 27, 2018 | Feasterville, PA

I am the granddaughter of Mr.Thomas Maynes Senior.Im Charles Maynes is Daughter.Bob lived next door to my grandfather & I was always over my grandfathers house playing when I was a little kid.he was always such a nice man, always acknowledge me.I got to talk to him @ Sandy's funeral@ he was so Happy to talk to me about my Grandfather & Dad.I was glad I got to see him again after all these years.RIP Mr.Kensil !!!!

Jackie Mcguigan

March 26, 2018 | Charleson, SC

Dearest Ann and Family,
Our condolences to you. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Bob hanging out at the Pool enjoying the sun. He was a very kind and generous man. May the Holy Spirit lift him into the heavens where there is no pain and suffering.
Bill and Linda Cannon

March 26, 2018 | Estero, FL | Friend

Ann and family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We have missed you the past few years but you and Bob were always in our thoughts.
With our deepest sympathy,
Dee & Jim Anthony

March 26, 2018

Bob was a wonderful individual. I was privileged to be with Bob on the mens retreats for many years at San alfonso.

John Nasuti

March 26, 2018 | Torresdale

To the Kensil family, please accept my sincere condolences. May knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many, bring a measure of comfort. We look forward to the time when all things that cause sickness and death will be eradicated by God's Kingdom. Matthew 6: 9, 10

March 26, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rolando and Maria Juarez

March 25, 2018 | Friend

Bob,John and family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.
We know the past few months have not been easy.
He is in a better place now, with all of him healed
Steve and Chris Coia and family.
Oh bob thanks for the card you sent us. It meant a lot to us.

Steve and Chris Coia

March 25, 2018 | Feasterville, PA

Robert J. Kensil, Sr.

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