Joseph Kenny

Joseph Kenny


BURKE, VA - Retired Lt. Colonel Timothy Joseph "Joe" Kenny, a resident of Burke, VA, peacefully passed away on September 20, 2023, at his residence.

He was the devoted husband of the late Ann Stukhart Kenny, and they shared 36 years of happiness together.

He is survived by his son Grant Kenny, Grant's wife Amanda "Mandy" Kenny, and their cherished granddaughter Finley Kenny.

Joe was born on December 14th, 1955, in Sharon, CT, to the late William T. Kenny and Geraldine M. Kenny.

He graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional High School in Falls Village, CT, as part of the Class of 1974. Joe earned his bachelor's degree from LaSalle College in Philadelphia, PA, in the Class of 1978. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's in Instructional Design from the University of Louisville in Kentucky.

Joe dedicated 20 years of his life to serving in the U.S. Army as an armor officer, actively participating in Operation Desert Storm. His service encompassed numerous leadership roles and staff assignments, earning him numerous combat service commendations. He continued to serve his country through various roles in multiple Department of Defense contractor agencies, with his final stint being at Booz-Allen Hamilton, where he worked as a Senior Consultant for over two decades.

Outside of work, Joe beloved by many for his extraordinary wisdom, boundless kindness, and steadfast dedication to his faith. Apart from attending Sunday Mass, he volunteered as a CCD teacher and faithfully listened to the St. Patrick's Cathedral Mass on the radio every day. He enjoyed walks with his three schnauzers Watson, Emma, and Maggie. Much of his time was devoted to playing Fantasy Football with his son, mentoring and entertaining his neighbors' six children, and embarking on worldly adventures, whether for work or pleasure, alongside Ann.

He was always involved in his son's life by coaching baseball, supporting his swimming, or going on campouts through Grant's Boy Scout Experience.

In addition to his son, he is survived by his siblings Marilouise Torrant and husband Don of Norfolk, CT, William T. Kenny Jr. and wife Deborah of Monument, CO, predeceased by sister Deana Solan and husband Richard of Canaan, CT., Brian Kenny and wife Theresa Kenny of Sharon, CT, and Sean Kenny and wife Anne Dunn of Ashley Falls, MA. He is also remembered fondly by his many nieces and nephews on both the Kenny and Weart side of the family.

Visitation hours will be held on Thursday, October 5th, from 5-8 PM at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, located at 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated the following day, October 6th, at 10 AM at Nativity Catholic Church in Burke, VA. Internment with full military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery on a date to be determined.

Joe's memory will live on in the hearts of all those whose lives he touched, and his legacy of service and love will be cherished forever.