Peter Kinney obituary, Holyoke, MA

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Johnny Thomas

May 18, 2025

R.I.P. Mr. Kinney. Thanks for being such a great Speech Team Coach and Theater Director Johnny L Thomas Class of '74. Sincere condolences to his family.

Lynn Pray-Johnson

May 15, 2025

"PK-fuzzer", Mr. Kinney, will always be remembered, he gave me, lots of lessons, over the years, at HHS! I graduated, 1988. Will always remember, room, 111, at HHS! Had many good times, in that classroom.
Rest in peace, forever!
Lynn (Pray)- Johnson

Kelly Dean

May 15, 2025

Mr. Kinney was a great theater teacher I had at Holyoke High School. He was very smart, funny & enthusiastic. Always encouraging his students to have confidence in themselves in front of an audience. I will always remember him fondly. My sincere condolences to his family, partner & many loved ones for their loss.

Lynn A. Pray (Johnson)

May 15, 2025

"FUZZER", will be missed, spent lots of time, with him, traveling to and from "speech competitions " throughout "MASS!" He was a wonderful man, and father/grandfather, and (partner), to Jean Jonker. He will be greatly missed! Remembering our trip, to New Orlean´s, for the national speech championships. He went through, his students, growing up, also watching and loving his family, was kind of a close friend, to his daughter´s. Michelle &Sionan, through the many years, Being students, of his!
I thank God, for allowing me to know, him and Love him!
Rest, in GOD´s loving arms.
Will miss you, Hoping Siobhan, and Michelle, are staying safe!
Many blessings,
Lynn (Pray, Johnson!)

Paul Moriarty

May 15, 2025

I was on the Speech Team in High School (class of '81) and PK was a great coach and teacher. Definitely some of my fondest memories of High School are the speech tournaments. I learned alot from him and I know he'll be missed. He and his family are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.

janis parkhurst

May 15, 2025

Jan and Charles Parkhurst. We are remembering your visit to our home and the wonderful times we had while you were here.

Norma Authier Lee

May 15, 2025

If I look really hard in my mementos, I might have a pass from 1963 or 1964 signed PAK......great teacher, great director, great man

Judy Miller

May 15, 2025

Arthur and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Peter. We always remember his quick wit and warm smile. Peter shared many wonderful stories, mostly about his experiences and love of the theater. Our condolences to Peter´s family and our dear friend Jean Jonker.
Judy Miller

Mary Jo Meunier Pare

May 15, 2025

Of all the Holyoke High School teachers that I had - Mr Kinney was the best!
His ability to communicate and connect with people was remarkable. His sense of humor was a delight to us and his wealth of knowledge was apparent. I will always remember him for his kindness and support !
My condolences to his family .

Adrianne Balcom

May 14, 2025

Rest in Peace, Peter.

John & Kim Gaughan

May 14, 2025

Kathleen, Mary Lisa, Peter Michael, Michelle, and Siouan,

PK...I will miss you.

Thank you for your influence, your teaching, and the theatrical opportunities you offered to me back in the early eighties.

Kim and I offer our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers, to each and all who loved him.

As we reminisce about the good days that were made into great days simply - through our connection created by your Dad....our friendships, theater times, and laughter.

It would be so wonderful to see each of you again. Please think of us if you´re having a get together.

Our hearts sink with yours.

John & Kim Gaughan

Jean,
Please accept our deepest condolences.

Toby Wilson

May 14, 2025

one of the best teachers ever as was Jean. He will be missed

Mjc

May 14, 2025

Dad, I wish we were allowed to be at your final curtain call. Your daughter.

Dan Cardinal

May 14, 2025

So sorry to hear of your loss

Kevin Matthews

May 14, 2025

Dear Jean,
So very saddened to hear of Peter's final curtain call. He was blessed by your unwavering support and love. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Kevin Matthews

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