Name: Visitation for John J. Kearney
Start: 2016-10-04T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-10-04T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service, Inc. - Stony Point

Kearney, John J

John J. Kearney, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away September 30, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family and devoted pets, Hogan and Milo. John was predeceased by his son, Glen Francis in 1959 and his beloved wife, Helen, in 1990. John was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 18, 1933 to Genevieve Graham and James Kearney. He grew up in Chelsea and later lived in Inwood, NYC before moving to W. Haverstraw and later to Stony Point. John met the first love of his life, Helen, on March 24, 1953 at the Lame Duck. They were married on June 5, 1954. He found the second love of his life, the NYC Fire Department in June, 1959 where he was a fireman in Ladder 34/Battalion 13 for 33 wonderful years.

John attended PS 11 in Chelsea and proudly related he learned everything he needed to know while there. John was an avid reader, loved museums and had a vast knowledge of old Hollywood movies and American history, especially the Civil War. John showed his incredible sense of humor and quick wit up until the day he passed. He will be missed and loved by all who knew him.

John was a devout parishioner of St. Peter's RC church and the Marian Shrine.

He is survived by his children Donna McCarthy (Paul), James (Suzan), Maureen Kearney-Gillespie (Thomas), Lauren - Kearney Chitty (Michael), Stephen (Lynda), and Sherree Kearney, his grandchildren John, Elizabeth, Justin, Christine, Devin, Dylan Mary, James, Helene, Sophia, Rosemarie ,Glen and his great grandchildren Jack and Michael, his sisters, Betty and Sally as well as the sisters of his beloved Helen: Kathleen, Mae, and Ann, and by his many loving nieces and nephews. John was also predeceased by his brother Thomas, his sisters, Ellen and Ruth.

Family will receive his friends and family on Tuesday 2-4pm and 7-9pm and Wednesday from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Michael Higgins Funeral Home, 73 N. Liberty Drive, Stony Point 10980. John's funeral Mass will be at St. Peter's Church, 115 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY 10927 on Thursday at 10am. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter's Church, the Marian Shrine, 174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY or the Hi Tor Animal Shelter, 65 Firemens Memorial Drive, Pomona, NY 10970. The family would like to thank United Hospice of Rockland for the wonderful care they provided to John and support to his family in John's final days.

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Published by The Journal News from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2016.

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for John Kearney

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shawn and jan ashe

October 5, 2016

a few years ago i was in helen hayes for rehabbing a serious injury. every day , john visited me with a coffee from a nice diner and the paper and pastry.john would say, you worked in 34 your family. that was john kearney

Tom and Donna Guldner

October 4, 2016

John Held us all together for many years. He will be greatly missed. Everyone who ever met him became an instant friend.
Tom and Donna Guldner

Dina Fiore-Huertas

October 4, 2016

What a kind, friendly, and witty man Mr. Kearney was. I had the privilege of waiting on him and taking care of his postal needs for 25 years in the West Haverstraw Post Office, when Sherree wasnt around of course !! RIP Mr. Kearney.

October 4, 2016

It sounds like he was a wonderful man. I'm sure he's resting with the Lord now.

Kenny Clarke

October 3, 2016

Big John was a great friend and neighbor of ours for many years on Kennedy drive in Samsondale. As many of you know he was a great man. He was one of the "super" dads we all had the pleasure to grow up with. You will be sorely missed. RIP John. Our love and prayers go out to the whole family at this time of sorrowTHE CLARKE FAMILY Las Vegas, NV

Karen DeLaPuente

October 3, 2016

I am so grateful that I had "Uncle John" in my life since I can remember. We cannot always be lucky enough to pick family but I feel that I did. He was truly a joy to just know as well as his entire family. I will miss him tremendously and will forever keep him in my prayers. He is at peace with the angels and his loving wife. My love, thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you and I hope you can hold onto all the happy memories and each other at this terribly difficult time. My love to you all.

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