Joseph Dennis Ahern

Joseph Dennis Ahern obituary, Big Sandy, TN

Joseph Dennis Ahern

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Joseph Ahern Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home - Big Sandy on Mar. 16, 2026.
Joseph Dennis Ahern Sr., age 76, of Big Sandy, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Ahern was born on May 13, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois to the late John Ahern and the late Frida Balsamo Ahern. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jack Ahern, James Ahern, Edward Ahern, and Michael Ahern, and sisters, Mary Ann Kovacevich and Norine Ahern. Mr. Ahern retired as an Operating Engineer & Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Kenny Construction in Chicago. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

Survived by:

Wife: Toni Ahern of Big Sandy, TN

Son: Joseph (Christine) Ahern Jr. of Morris, IL

Daughter: Wendi (Edward) Kunz of Oaklawn, IL

Sister: Michelle of Alabama

Grandchildren: Amber Kunz, Joseph (Rikki) Ahern III, Sammantha (John) Mesich, Emily Kunz

Four Great Grandchildren

Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 2:00-8:00 PM at Stockdale-Malin Funeral Home in Big Sandy, TN.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Stockdale Funeral Home - Big Sandy

13625 Hwy 69 A, Big Sandy, TN 38321

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Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.