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Kevin McVeigh Obituary

Kevin Peter McVeigh, 65, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida died at home on Thursday, March 25 surrounded by his loving family. Kevin grew up in New Britain and resided in Windsor, Connecticut before moving to Florida in 2017, where he retired to enjoy life with his wife. He was a life long NY Giants and Notre Dame football fan. He leaves his loving wife Candice (Thibeault) McVeigh, his sons Joseph (Tracy) and Erik (Deliz Cruz), and a daughter, Erin Rose (Andrew Barcomb). He leaves his two granddaughters, Mikayla and Nina Rose. Also surviving are his brother James McVeigh, sisters Margaret Francis (Donald), Elizabeth Backshall (Paul), and Rosemary Johnson (Patrick). He also leaves behind two brothers-in-law, Randall Thibeault (Nanette) and Mark Thibeault (Katherine). He also has 14 nieces and nephews that he adored. He was predeceased by both his parents, James and Dorothy (Johnson) McVeigh, his sister, Ellen Francis, nephew Sean Francis and niece Marcella Bauman, and his brother-in-law Gerry Francis. His family will have a celebration of his life at a later date.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 18, 2021.

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Cheryl A Ferguson

February 3, 2022

My sincerest sympathy for your loss. I'm sorry I just learned of Kevin's passing. We were friends from Lincoln Rd, Newington, CT. He was a really great friend of mine back then.

Dawn Letendre

April 22, 2021

We got to know this family swimming with the Windsor water rats. We shared so many fun times. We were all so sad to hear about Kevin. What a wonderful man. Our hearts go out to you Candace and the kids. Please know your are in our thoughts and prayers. The Letendre’s

Ellen C Page

April 20, 2021

I am saddened to learn of Kevin's passing. Our fathers were cousins and dear friends. Our families spent many happy times together. My memories of Kevin are of an energetic, fun-loving boy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
In fond remembrance,
Ellen (Cooper) Page

Ellen C Page

April 20, 2021

I was saddened to learn of Kevin's passing. We were second cousins, and our families share many happy memories from our childhoods. These memories include Kevin as an energetic, fun-loving child.
With sympathy and fond remembrance,
Ellen (Cooper) Page

Ellen C Page

April 20, 2021

I was saddened to learn of Kevin's passing. We were second cousins, and our families share many happy memories from our childhoods. Most of these memories include Kevin as an energetic, fun-loving child.
With sympathy and fond remembrance,
Ellen (Cooper) Page

Richard Vella

April 19, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dotty Cooper Peck

April 18, 2021

I am so sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. We were 2nd cousins and I have many happy childhood memories of all the Cooper/McVeigh get-togethers. I remember Kevin as always having a smile on his face, a sparkle in his eyes.
My deepest sympathy to all his family,
Dotty (Cooper) Peck

April 16, 2021

May loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

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