Christopher Matthew Kenny

1955 - 2019

Christopher Matthew Kenny

1955 - 2019

Christopher Kenny Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 9, 2019.
Christopher Matthew Kenny Christopher Matthew Kenny, of Kansas City, Missouri, left this earth on November 5, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City. Memorial services will be held at McGilley State Line Chapel on November 9 from 3pm to 5pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Special Olympics, an organization close to Christopher's heart. Christopher was born on January 9, 1955 to Elizabeth and Robert Kenny in Jersey City, NJ. With many trips and wonderful memories, Christopher emphasized family, friends and spending quality time. He was a renowned special educator at Morris County School of Technology in Denville, NJ before becoming a Supervisor of Special Services at Madison High School in Madison, NJ. During his career he served as the vice president the Morris County Education Association and volunteered to organize events for the Special Olympics. Following retirement he continued to substitute teach in the Shawnee Mission School District, where he was recognized as the Kansas State Substitute Teacher of the Year in 2019. He will be survived by his wife, Suzanne; his eldest son Matthew, wife Paige Perrin, and their daughter Clare; his youngest son Christopher and wife Sophia; his daughter Elizabeth, her husband Nick Knutsen, and their two children Colin and Beatrice Elouise; his brother Robert Kenny, his son David, and his wife Patricia Brinton. His sister Clementine Scheideler preceded him in death. Christopher will be greatly missed but we know his spirit will be with all of us. Condolences may be left at www.mcgilleystatelinechapel.com.

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November 11, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Kenny family.I had the pleasure of working with Chris at MCVTech.I will always remember him as a gentle,kind man .aRest in peaceKathy valentino

Mikki Regan

November 9, 2019

My sympathy to the family. I had the pleasure of working with Chris at Morris County Vocational School for many years. He was a gentleman, a superb teacher and a caring man. He positively impacted many young lives as well as all he worked with. He will be greatly missed.

Mikki Regan

November 9, 2019

My condolesences to your family. I had the distinct pleasure of working with Chris for many years at Morris County Vocational School. He was a gentle, caring soul and a superb teacher. He greatly impacted the lives of many challenged young people. I also remember how devoted he was to his family and how proud he was of his children. He will be greatly missed.

November 9, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Kenny family. I will always remember him as a supportive parent and professional colleague when I worked at Hanover Park High School. It was a great comfort to me knowing that he was a member of our educational community and a parent of one of my students.
Mike Buonomo

Don & Martha Slezak

November 9, 2019

Our sincere sympathy to Sue and family. Chris was a great educator, union leader, and friend. So sorry to learn of your loss.

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