Edward F. "Nick Kenney" Kenney

Edward F. Kenney passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on August 18th, just days before his 104th birthday. Born and raised in South Boston, Ed lived a long and remarkable life rooted in love, service, and community.

A proud member of the Greatest Generation, Ed served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard LSTs during World War II in both the Pacific and European theaters, including on D-Day. After the war, he married the love of his life, Mary T. (McDonough) Kenney, with whom he shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together they raised five children: Mary Kenney of Jamaica Plain; Edward Kenney Jr. of South Boston; the late Jeanne Mullin of Dorchester and her husband Steve; Patti Walsh of Scituate and her husband Frank; and Caroline Kenney of South Boston.
Ed was the devoted son of the late Hannah Kenney, a loving brother to his six siblings, and a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. He also proudly served the City of Boston as a firefighter, working on the fireboat and Engine Company 1, where he was affectionately known as "Nick Kenney." He and Mary lived in Dorchester and the Cape before returning to their beloved South Boston.
Family was always at the center of Ed's world. He delighted in the simple joys of life: time with loved ones, Irish music, a cigar on the porch, and the laughter of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His five grandchildren-Kristen (Mullin) Connolly and her husband Rob, Stephanie (Mullin) Mason and her husband Tom, Ryan Mullin and his wife Morgan (Boushka), Caroline (Walsh) Small and her husband Jack, and Alana (Walsh) Woods and her husband Colin-brought him endless happiness. His later years were blessed with ten great-grandchildren, who adored their Great Papa.