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Kenny grew up on the island and attended the Little Schoolhouse, Antilles School and Mount Zion New Testament Academy. He later migrated to Newark, New Jersey, where he attended Elmo Flag Middle School, Barrringer High School, Berkeley University and Kean University where he pursued an education in art. Using his artistic gifts, Kenny adorned the walls of Newark and the
Tri-state area with vibrant murals and custom designs for several companies as well as various individuals. His creativity and skills touched the lives of many, and his art will continue to be an inspiration to many. Kenny loved life, work,friends and especially family.
He was preceded in death by his Grandfathers: Eladio Torres and Victor Clarke and his Grandmothers: Martina Torres and Esther Clementine Clarke.
He is survived by his father, Felix A Torres, Queens New York. Mother, Diana Rosetta "Bobs" Clarke, Newark New Jersey: Sister, Isabell Martina Mariana Bastian Torres and Stepmother, Francia Torres, Queen New York; Aunts: Sylvia Cornelius-Clarke(Egbert"Gibbs"Cornelius)New Jersey, Iola Elsie Carty- Clarke(Carl Carty Sr)FL, Rev Jacinth Caines-Clarke (Rev Henry Caines)Florida, Erney Ann Clarke New Jersey, Candita Torres, Miledis Torres, Ann Victoria Torres, Josefina Torres Santo Domingo.; Uncles: Apolinar Torres, Santiago Torres Santo Domingo. Laughton "Dave" Clarke (Reubina Clarke) US Virgin Islands, Vingove Clarke TX, Alton Malachi Clarke fl, Collin Grant, Halsted Grant, Hugo Grant and Patrick Grant US Virgin Islands.; Godparents: Evadeny Testemark-Hodge, Nellie Varlcok. Best Friends: Markyse Joseph, Terrel Chambers, the Class of 2009, Barringer High School and many more relatives and friends, too numerous to mention.
We will all continue to honor his legacy in faith, family, music, art, and love.
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Brittney
November 19, 2025
Baby, thank you for life. Thank you for being my protector , bestfriend, showing me what it was like being a woman. Two years wasn´t enough when we talked about a future together. I needed more time with you. I would change nothing except you leaving me alone. I miss u so much my heart. I´ll forever carry your legacy. Save me a spot next to you. I love u I love u I love u. I love you.
Love, your muse
Alexis
November 17, 2025
To all Kenely's loved ones, family and friends:
Time heals the heart.
We´re all mourning simultaneously. Never think for a second that you're alone in this.
Let's spend our living days being the best version of our selves because that´s exactly what Kenny would have wanted for us.
Kenny´s life was not in vain, instead it is his spirit that aided and kept us afloat while he was alive and that same spirit passes right on through us while his flesh rests.
We were and STILL ARE blessed to have him, because in our hearts, his soul lives forever.
To Kenny:
Thankyou for visiting me in my dreams but they just seem too real and I don't want to get my hopes up anymore with these fantasies...
Especially since every time I open my eyes, I'm faced with the reality that you re actually not here anymore and that it was only a dream.
I do love you my dear friend.
A part of me is gone with you. It´s the dark times and memories that hold space for the deepest hole in my heart and the light moments that carry me up in moments when I´m feeling my lowest.
I miss you drastically.
Icilma Morton
November 12, 2025
Barbs, there are no words that can express the depth of sorrow I feel for your loss. Cuz, I am here for you and I love you.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
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Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral
608 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
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10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Trinity & St. Philip's Cathedral
608 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
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Whigham Funeral Home