Eugene Pius McKenna

Eugene Pius McKenna

Eugene Pius McKenna, 86, of Locust Grove, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026.

He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his military service, he worked in aircraft maintenance and continued his career in public service with the Defense Logistics Agency and the General Services Administration.

He was a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Knights of Columbus, the Marine Corps League, and the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. His memberships reflected his lifelong commitment to faith, fellowship, and service. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine Patricia McKenna; children Matthew James McKenna, Timothy Joseph McKenna, Catherine Ann Dauphin, and John Francis McKenna; grandchildren Robbie, Shane, and Alex Dauphin, Patrick J. McKenna, and Patricia Passmore; great-grandchild Ridge Joseph McKenna; brother William P. McKenna; son-in-law Rob Dauphin; daughters-in-law Bobbie McKenna and Emily McKenna; and grandson-in-law Colby Passmore. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph McKenna and Lenore Mulcahy.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Covenant Funeral Service, Fredericksburg. A service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Quantico National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or Low Rescue Squad.

Online guest book is available at covenantfuneralservice.com.