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Noreen McKenna Obituary

McKenna - Noreen M., 82, of Freeport, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Robert; and her beloved aunt, Dorothy McKenna. She is survived by her devoted cousins and many dear friends. Noreen dearly loved her family and treasured their time together, especially the annual McKenna family reunions. Known as the family photographer, she was always ready with her camera to capture the joy of each occasion. She was a devoted member of St. Christopher's Church in Baldwin, where she served in the Rosary Altar Society and enjoyed time with the parish Bowling League. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 3â€"7pm at Cecere Fullerton Family Funeral Home, 769 Merrick Road, Baldwin. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 6, at 9:45am at St. Christopher's Church, Baldwin. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Old Westbury. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Noreen's memory to St. Vincent de Paul at St. Christopher's Church or to a charity of your choice. Please visit CecereFamilyFunerals.com

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 4, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Noreen McKenna

Oct

5

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cecere Fullerton Family Funeral Home

Address Not Available

Oct

6

Service

9:45 a.m.

St. Christopher RC Church

Merrick Road, Baldwin, NY 11510

Oct

6

Interment

11:15 a.m.

Queen of Peace Cemetery

16 Powells Lane, Old Westbury, NY 11568

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Cecere Family Funeral Home

333 Atlantic Ave., East Rockaway, NY 11518

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