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Kenneth McCloskey Obituary
Born in Attleboro, he was the son of Kenneth F. McCloskey of Rehoboth and Maureen (Foley) McCloskey of Seekonk. Kenny was a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. He worked in the maintenance department for the Pawtucket Housing Authority. He was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Seekonk Council, #5108. Kenny was an avid sports fan and was an assistant basketball coach at Seekonk High School. He also coached CYO Basketball at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He enjoyed spending time at Cape Cod.
Besides his parents he leaves one daughter, Chatham McCloskey of Pawtucket, his loving former wife, Tracey McCloskey of Pawtucket, two sisters, Patricia A. Cabral and her husband David of Seekonk and Jane E. Vibert and her husband Thomas of West Palm Beach, Florida, two nieces, Meghan Mitchell and Sarah Cabral, four nephews, Matthew Vibert, Shawn Cabral, Jaret and Dante Pires, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and a great niece and nephew. He was the brother of the late Mary E. McCloskey.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 984 Taunton Avenue, Seekonk. Burial will be in Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5-7 PM in the PERRY- McSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence. The guidelines set forth by the Health Department will be observed. Face coverings are required, and fifteen people will be allowed in the funeral home at one time. In lieu of flowers contributions to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 would be appreciated.
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Monica
March 12, 2023
Hey Kenny..I know you'll never read this...I just want God to tell you I miss you and so sorry I never got to say goodbye..you were such a sweet kind man..and all you went thru gosh...I'm so sorry.You came up in my memory today..Thinking of you although you'll never know..Monica :(
Monica M
March 12, 2022
1 year already..I wish I knew..I think about you often all the laughter at the buildings.See you in heaven 1 day...you are so missed.
Monica
December 25, 2021
Merry Christmas in heaven my friend.I think of you often although youll never know.1 day Ill see you on the other side Kenny.Surely missed.
Monica
December 3, 2021
Hey you....
Kenny I miss you..everytime I go by a building you worked at you cross my mind.You had such a gentle heart.Gosh Im so sad your gone.I know youll never read this but when we meet again I will surely be happy you made it to heaven.
Monica
August 26, 2021
My darling friend Kenny I was saddened to hear that you had passed away I tried to track it down but unfortunately you were going already to the Lord I'm going to miss you you are sweet awesome outgoing always made me laugh who would think my condolences to the whole family my heart goes out to I really missed this guy one day we'll see each other in heaven it's all good and I'm so sorry but you had to go through see you on the other side the bright side much love
Fred Whelan
March 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Kenny was a great guy and coach.
I will always have fun and fond memories of him.
Ellen Perreault
March 19, 2021
So many fond memories of Kenny. So sorry for your loss
Meredith Malo
March 18, 2021
My dear Cousin Maureen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Kenny. I wish that I could be in Rhode Island with you all for the next few days to offer comfort and to help bring him to rest. I will be there with you in spirit.
With prayers and much love
Meredith
Jim Tuffy
March 18, 2021
I knew Kenny, as a very likeable and honest person. We worked together in Lincoln for a short time. To his family, so very sorry for your loss.
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