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Steven Kenner Obituary

Steven E. Kenner
Special Ed teacher; proud father and cherished grandfather
Steven E. Kenner, 75, of East Hanover, N.J., passed away peacefully on April 19, 2020 due to complications of Covid-19. Born in Newark, Steven lived in West Orange and Middlesex before moving to East Hanover in 1973.
He was a special education teacher in Bayonne for 35 years and retired in 2004. Along with providing an education for these students, he worked countless nights as a security guard for various companies throughout the years. He was also an entrepreneur and owned his own business, H&M Sales. Steven was a proud alumnus of Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, class of 1967.
Steven was the eldest son of late Irving and Betty Kenner; proud father of Heath Kenner of Nashville, Tenn., Melissa Zeppieri (Nick) of Livingston and Carrie Kenner of East Hanover; former wife, Robin Dmiczak of East Hanover; cherished grandfather of Nicole and Christopher Zeppieri; beloved brother of Barry S. Kenner (Terri) of Mendham. He leaves behind two nieces, Michelle Maroulis (John) and Ilana Radcliffe (Bob) and their children, Dimos, Magnum, Leo, Bennett, Asher and Judah.
The family gathered at a private graveside service and will be celebrating his life at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to provide PPE to all of the first responders saving lives. To donate, please visit www.donatePPE.org. Arrangements were by J L Apter Memorial Chapels of Dover (973) 366-1700

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Published by The Star-Ledger on Apr. 23, 2020.

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Dean Inglese

April 23, 2020

Dear Barry, Terri, Robin, Heath, Melissa, and Carrie -

We were so sad to read about Steve's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences, along with memories of better times from decades ago.

Your former Selmar Terrace neighbors,

Diane, Dean, and Jim (Jr.) Inglese

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