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Francis McKenna Obituary

McKENNA, Francis J. "Mac" Francis J. "Mac" McKenna, 81, of Farmington, beloved husband of the late Theresa McKenna, passed away peacefully Saturday, (February 21, 2009). Born in Concord, NH, February 4, 1928, son of the late Francis J. and Lillian (Fillion) McKenna, he had been a resident of Farmington Care Center. Prior to retiring, he was a Tool and Die Maker at JF Fredericks in Farmington. Mac was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and a communicant at the Church of St. Gregory in Bristol. He is survived by his daughter, Sally Carroccia of Farmington; his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Nick Toffolon of Wilmington, NC; his son, John McKenna of Bristol; his granddaughters, Karleigh Ann and Hannah Kate Carroccia of Farmington and Brooke Elizabeth Toffolon of Wilmington, NC; his two sisters, Doris McFarland of San Jose, CA and Marian Taylor and her husband Melvin of Jaffrey, NH; his brother, Ronald McKenna and his wife Linda of Penacook, NH; his brother-in-law, Joseph Passaretti of Pennsylvania; his former son-in-law, Paul Carroccia of Farmington and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kathleen McKenna, and his brother, John McKenna. His family would like to extend its sincerest thank you to the staff at Farmington Care Center for the compassionate care provided to Mr. McKenna over the last eight years. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated Saturday, February 28, at 10 a.m. in the Church of St. Gregory, Maltby St., Bristol. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Farmington Care Center, Resident Council Fund, 20 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032. Arrangements are being handled by The Ahern Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 24, 2009.

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Dana Miller

March 4, 2009

Dear Sally, Johnny and Mary,

So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have many nice memories of the times we visited. One day Uncle Manny showed me his shop and it was impressive. I thought it was neat that he made all those parts right there in his own garage.

Sincerely,
Dana

Tracy Cadrain

February 26, 2009

Dear Sally and Family:
I am sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Sally, over the many years that we have been friends, I remember hearing all the stories about what a kind and gentle man your Dad was. What stands out most in my mind was the loving relationship he had with your Mom. We are both fortunate to have witnessed and been part of such a loving relationship between our parents. It will be the loving memories of them both that will get you and yours through this difficult time.
Sincerely
Tracy Cadrain (Farmington, Ct.)

Brenda Ouellette Kowalski

February 25, 2009

Sally, John & Mary,
Our condolences to you and your families on the loss of your dad. He was a caring, gentle individual and will be remembered by us always.

Charlene Larsen

February 25, 2009

Sally, Karleigh, Hannah & John
You've been through an awful lot lately, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Take solace knowing your parents/grandparents are together again as they once were.

Gary Zaccaro

February 25, 2009

John, Sally and Mary, I am sorry for your loss. I still have fond memories of staying at your house when we where little. I won't be able to be there Saturday but my thoughts are with you.

Barbara Simone

February 24, 2009

John, Sally, and Mary, We want to express our sympathy in the loss of your dear Father. I am living in Florida for the winter, and my Mom is visiting for a couple of weeks. We would have been there for you if we were in CT. Your Dad was a really nice man, and I too remember that pipe that he smoked. With heartfelt sympathy, Sylvia Ouellette, and Barbara Ouellette Simone; Farmington CT

Debra McAuliffe Johnson

February 24, 2009

Our prayers and thoughts are with you all on the loss of your Dad/grandfather. Your Dad was always nice and a sweetheart. He was like a Dad to me since I was at your house so much! I always remember your Dad working in his shop, smoking his pipe, always pleasant. I'll never forget when your parents said to us that we were great parents to Kiera. I told them that they were amazing parents! Maybe GOD prepared me somewhat living next door to your family and growing up with Kathy! Your parents helped paved the way for parents like us! What a giving couple; always helping others! There will never be a great tag sale like your mom's! May your Dad, Mom and Kathy all rest in peace together and fly with their angel wings on in heaven! Next time it thunders, think of your Dad, Mom and Kathy joining Kiera bowling up in heaven raising cane! Remember the good days with your family! Love and Peace, Deb McAuliffe Johnson, Wayne and Makaila

February 24, 2009

So sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.
Perry Maxwell, friend of Mary Tofflon

jodi kelly

February 24, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss, Mr. Mckenna was a kind man and a great neighbor, he always had a kind word to say. Jodi & Michael Kelly

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