Photo courtesy of Manning-Heffern-O’Neill Funeral Home - Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
1966 - 2021
Steven R. Kanakry, 55, of Cumberland, a survivor of FSHD –Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Central Falls to Michael and Joanne (Noury) Kanakry on August 24, 1966. Steven participated annually in the Cumberland Arnold Mills Fourth of July Parade, a tradition he deeply enjoyed. He often won awards for his elaborate scooter decorations and looked forward to participating every year. Steve treasured his winter trips to Ocklawaha, Florida with his parents. He valued time with family and cherished his nieces and nephew; it is what he loved most of all.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his brother, Michael Kanakry and his wife Denise, and his sister, Dianne Zech, as well as his nieces and nephew, Allyson Kanakry, Joshua Kanakry, Samantha Zech, and Sydney Zech.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to a Mass Liturgy of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 23rd at 10 AM in Saint Basil The Great Church, 15 Skyview Drive, Lincoln.
Burial will follow at Saint Basil’s Cemetery, Cumberland.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4-7 PM in Saint Basil The Great Church.
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Mickey, Joanne & Family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your sweet Son Steve. By the grace of God, we wish you strength at this sorrowful time and peace and comfort within your hearts. Sue, Tom Rando & Family.
Susan Rando
November 24, 2021 | Lincoln, RI | Friend
Dear Mike, Joanne & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Steven's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John & Evelyn Aissis
John Aissis
November 22, 2021 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
My deepest condolences. May his soul Rest In Peace. Dianne I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family!!
Ella Kaba
November 22, 2021 | Cumberland, RI
I am so sorry for your family’s loss of such a beloved son. I know how much your whole family loved and cared for him
Cheryl Iannotti
November 21, 2021 | Smithfield, RI | Friend
Dear Joanne andFamily,
So very sorry to learn of the passing of Steven. I know he brought much joy to all who knew him. My sincere condolences to you and your family. May he Rest In Peace.
Kathi Darigan
Kathi Darigan
November 20, 2021 | Warwick, RI | Friend
Dianne and family,
My deepest sympathy of the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dee
Denise Perron
November 19, 2021 | Woonsocket, RI | Friend
Mike, Joanne and family: Our sincerest sympathy to all of you in the loss of Steven. He was special and lived a happy life thanks to his family's constant care and love.
Marilyn & Art Fletcher
Marilyn Fletcher
November 19, 2021 | Lincoln, RI | Friend
To the Kanakry family, I am so sorry to hear about Steven's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Bonnie Large
November 18, 2021 | Cumberland, RI
Just heard the news of the awful loss of Steven. Steven could not have had better parents then both of you. I know Steven is with the Lord all mighty. Steven will be a huge loss to the Kanakry Family. Deepest Sympathy to the entire Kanakry Family
Pam Elkas
November 18, 2021 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
