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James McKenna Obituary

James Patrick McKenna

Jan. 1, 1942 - July 5, 2019

Lost his first fight - to Cancer.
Beloved father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend. Jim was born in San Francisco, raised in Westlake, and planted his roots in Burlingame.
He worked as a Longshoreman for 37 years. He was a master builder, could fix or build anything. He loved his family, friends , garden, and ice in his beer. We loved his famous barbecued chicken.
A good 'ol Irish boy
with a heart of gold, Jim never missed the opportunity to crack a joke, bringing smiles and laughter to all who had the honor to know him. He will be sorely missed but never forgotten.
Friends and family are invited to a Memorial service, Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 3:00pm Crosby N.Gray & Co, 2 Park Rd, Burlingame.


Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 10 to Jul. 14, 2019.
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Thinking of you today on your Birthday Jim.. miss you!

Steve Rozzi

Friend

January 1, 2024

Best Dad and Grandpa. We miss him so much!

Kristen McKenna

Daughter

August 2, 2020

Gentleman Jim was a special person to me. Any opportunity I had to spent time with I did. I loved every bar stool story from the "Sewer Man" and "This 1 time on the Waterfront"
I'm glad He's not in pain anymore.
He will be greatly missed by many.

Bryan Mckevitt

July 16, 2019

RIP old friend, (60+yrs)
went fast.
greg korinthias

July 14, 2019

Jim was a great story teller. He had a sense of humor like no other. Jim would make you smile, he would make you laugh. My nickname for Jim was "Joe Paloka"; he called me "Carl the carrot" It is my joy to have known Jim. He will live on in our memories. Carl & Diane Gromada

carl gromada

Friend

July 13, 2019

We will miss your smiling face and great stories! Such a loss to many. Deepest condolences to the family! You were a strong,determined fighter! You gave a good fight. RIP dear friend!!
David and Lynn Rude

David and Lynn Rude

Friend

July 13, 2019

What a great friend and gentle person. Always "Mr. Fix It" who came to our rescue with ladder and drill in hand. We will miss all your stories about family, life on the docks, and your many life experiences, your company and soft spoken sense of humor. Miss you buddy. Tom & Pat DeKarski

Tom DeKarski

Friend

July 11, 2019

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