John H. Kenefick Jr.

JOHN H. KENEFICK, JR. went home to God in the early hours of April 16 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Kenefick "fought the good fight" with the help and devotion of his wife and family for 11 years following a series of strokes. Born in Meriden, CT on August 5, 1921, Mr.Kenefick graduated from Purdue University in 1944 with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering that led to a 37 year career with the M.W.Kellogg Company. During his career, Mr.Kenefick held many positions as an engineer and project manager as well as various Vice President positions. Mr.Kenefick finished his career with M.W.Kellogg as Sr. VP Worldwide Operations after serving as President of the Swindell Dressler division. Mr.Kenefick loved to sail Galveston Bay and the Texas Gulf Coast and was an active member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church and the St. Vincent DePaul Ministry. In retirement, Mr. Kenefick was very involved in the Northwest Assistance Ministry NAM and served as president for a period of time. Survived by loving wife Stephanie after 62 years of marriage, Mr.Kenefick will be missed by his children John and wife Diane, Kathleen and husband Donald Houston, Brian and friend Ginny, Timothy and wife Kristin, Stephen and wife Julia Bond, Eileen and husband Philip Gilmore, Thomas and wife Annette. Mr.Kenefick will also be missed by his 13 grandchildren Daniel Kenefick and wife Alice, Christine Kenefick, Jennifer, Mary Katherine, Timothy and Patrick Houston, Stefanie Gilmore and husband Jeff Minucci, Philip Gilmore and wife Haixia, Sean Gilmore, Alex and Nicholas Kenefick and Nathalie and Julia Kenefick. The family will receive friends at Earthman Funeral Home, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024. Viewing will be April 19 from 3:00 -5:00 pm and April 20 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm followed immediately by a Vigil and Rosary Service. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 11:00 am April 21 at St.Cecilia Catholic Church.