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for William McKenna
Brother
February 18, 2024
Miss you little Bro . Thinking of you often
March 12, 2016
Dear Peggy and Family,
You and Bill continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Much Love,
Kate
John Gallagher
March 9, 2015
From one Mic to another I miss you so much.my friend See you on the other side I hope my brother from another mother
DANIEL PADIAN
February 23, 2015
I am in such DESPAIR over the circumstances of your Passing...I will NEVER FORGET our years Together at KEENE STATE...So GRATEFUL that We recently reestablished our Friendship, and WE Were able to Share OUR EXPERIENCE,STRENGH,and HOPE with each other...MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF BILL'S FAMILY and FRIENDS...I AM GOING TO MISS YOU MY DEAR FRIEND...
Daniel Padian
February 23, 2015
Bill...You were my "BEST FRIEND" at Keene State...I am SO GRATEFUL that we got a chance to reestablish our Friendship recently and I am going miss our phone conversations...My Deepest condolences to ALL of Bill's FAMILY and FRIEND'S...This is such Tragedy to lose YOU SO SOON...I WILL TRULY MISS YOU...MY FRIEND...
Mark Kovachi
February 23, 2015
Billy and I were friends and roommates for the 2.5 years he went to Keene State. We had only just a couple months ago reconnected and shared some great memories. Realizing how much I missed him and his wit. Condolences to all.
Lisa Moniz
February 20, 2015
The days they seem so long now
It's hard to find the way-
But if miracles could happen
You would be here with us today-
Although your love for us you can no longer give-
The sweet memory of you shall foever live-
And we will always love you as if you were home-
Oh it grieves me so truely, BILLY
To write down this poem.
Ruth Leech
February 20, 2015
My family and I are sadden to hear of Bill's passing. My Uncle, Milton Arnold, worked with Joe and Bill for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe Feeney
February 19, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sonya Bernier-Moniz
February 18, 2015
I attended Sacred Heart school for eight years with Billy. Just recently we reconnected on Facebook. It was great to read his posts of his recent success in overcoming his demons. and was very proud. Hey Bill, let us know if M. Brock is still throwing erasers in heaven. Godspeed Billy!!
jeanne lafond
February 18, 2015
Love to u and ur family prayers forever
Ellen Mckenna Whitehead
February 18, 2015
To my big Brother Bill. You will always be the best big brother a little sister could ever have. No brother and sister Will ever have the special bond we still share. We finished one another's sentences. We always stuck together through rough times and good times. I am Truly blessed to have you in my life. Your spirit will always be in my life in my thoughts & prayers. I have nothing but incredibly happy childhood memories with you. I will also cherish these last 14 months plus of your contious sobriety. You are a power of example and you were giving back. say hi to dad and Kathleen I love you.
Elodie Zukauskas
February 17, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was so young . I will keep your family in my prayers especially Bill's sons.
May God help you and bless your family .
Steven & Stacey Mailhot
February 17, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bill and Beth Noonan
February 17, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences on your profound loss.
February 17, 2015
Deb Amerantes Silva
February 17, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to Billys Mother,my prayers are with you.Also my condolences to billy's three sons,and to his siblings.May you be blessed with warm comforting memories
Ed & Martha Parker
February 17, 2015
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Lennon Arafeh
February 17, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Billy's mother. There cannot be a greater loss.
I also extend my condolences to his children and siblings. There cannot be a greater loss.
And to all others who cared about him. There cannot be a greater loss.
Memories of Billy are steeped in my childhood and young adult years. And those memories are ones that make me laugh or smile.
Some people walk into a room and nothing happens. That was not Billy.
Warm thoughts and comforting memories to all during this very difficult time.
Martin Connell
February 17, 2015
Death is nothing else but going home to God,
the bond of love will be unbroken for all eternity.
~ Mother Teresa ~
Steve McDonald
February 17, 2015
I had the pleasure to call Billy my friend while at Sacred Heart School many years ago....He was the funniest kid in our class....A good heart and a great friend....I am heartbroken to hear the news ...I will keep you all in my prayers....
lois sorrentino waldron
February 17, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Richard Corley
February 16, 2015
My condolences on your tragic and senseless loss. Words can not express the sense of grief you are enduring. God is sometimes baffling to all of us. Faith is tested to its limits at a time like this. Rick
February 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the McKenna Family..
Brian R Andrews
Sarasota, Florida
Lu & Tom Bagaglia
February 16, 2015
Joe, Nancy and the entire McKenna family, please except our deepest sympathy and condolences. Our hearts are with you during this trying time.
February 16, 2015
please accept our sympthy for your loss. caryl and bill murray
Mickey & Sharon Brady
February 16, 2015
Our sympathies go out to the entire McKenna Family for the loss of Billy. He will be greatly missed. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Robert Amaral
February 16, 2015
All ways a pleasure seeing and talking to you Bill...see you later...until then... may you Rest in Peace
Danny Sullivan
February 16, 2015
To my aunt, cousins and Bill's family I am deeply saddened by his loss. We used to hang out as kids and I have fond memories.
Lori Silvia
February 16, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the McKenna family.
Lori Silvia
February 16, 2015
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February 16, 2015
Lori Silvia
February 16, 2015
John & Patti DeFalco
February 16, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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February 16, 2015
TO THE MCKENNA FAMILY, BILLY LOVED YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH. AND FINDING HIS WAY BACK WAS ENOUGH TO PROVE HIS LOVE FOR YOU ALL. I WILL MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS AND THAT SMILE!! REST IN PEASEMY FRIEND. LOVE JOANN MACARI
Joanne Lavin
February 15, 2015
Billy loved you the day we met may you rest in peace with out worry .. Joe,Ellen,his boys and his Mom &Family you all meant the world to him, so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you all, love Joanne
Dan Goyette
February 15, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the McKenna Family in this time of loss. Bill often shared how much you meant to him.
Billy, I am grateful for having known you. You were a Power of Example to me.
Love you,
Dan Goyette
Robert & Pam Branco
February 15, 2015
Our sympathy is with the McKenna family you're all in our thoughts and prayers!
February 15, 2015
Prayers to the McKenna Family, xo
David Furtado
February 15, 2015
To the McKenna family and friends,
Please, accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences, on the loss of William. Bill, was one of my oldest friends, but as life can be, we lost touch over the years. It was only recently that we reconnected. It was great to him back in my life, but only to lose him so suddenly! It just wasn't fair! Bill, didn't deserve to go out like this! So, senseless! I pray that God gives us all the strength to get through this unspeakable sorrow. Love and peace, to you all!
Dimitria and Wayne Monroe
February 15, 2015
Heartfelt sympathy to the McKenna family. our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Holly Beaupre-Gray
February 15, 2015
Ellen&McKenna Family so sorry for the loss of Billy. My thoughts&prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. RIP.
Mike Johnson
February 15, 2015
Billy,
my life is so much for having you in it.
I will miss you everyday.
Love, Mike Johnson
February 15, 2015
Very sorry for your loss. Marcia Sullivan Meadows
Tara Sullivan
February 15, 2015
With deep sympathy and great sorrow. Rest in peace, indeed, Billy.
You will be missed but never forgotten.
Francine Lambert
February 15, 2015
I will miss that infectious smile and the kind soul that he was.
rene&ginney brewer
February 15, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sheila Erice
February 15, 2015
Dearest Family & friends of Bill McKenna, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bill was a great guy with a kind heart and will be greatly missed. May God bless your family with comfort and love during this difficult time.
James Sullivan
February 15, 2015
In sorrow and with love, our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cousin Jim and Family.
Jacqueline lavallee
February 15, 2015
I am so great full I had the chance to fall in love will sober William, thank you for being a friend and my love. I will miss you deeply. I love you. your Jaxz
PATRICK F. MURPHY
February 15, 2015
CONDOLENCES TO MARGARET AND ALL THE McKENNA-GOLDBERG FAMILY FROM A PROBATION OFFICER OF LONG AGO,AND A GOOD FRIEND OF CHIEF JUDGE WILLIAM R. GOLDBERG. FIFTY-THREE IS CERTAINLY TOO YOUNG. WHEN I GET TO HEAVEN, I WILL SEE WILLIAM. MAY GOD HOLD YOU ALL IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND.
Crissy Storti
February 15, 2015
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Paul Marcos
February 15, 2015
Remembering all the time we waited for RIPTA buses to pick us up at school (St. RAYs)in Pawtucket. Rest in Peace friend,you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Dean Storti
February 15, 2015
Miss you my American friend
February 15, 2015
Profound and loving sympathy to all who loved Bill. You and he are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Kate
February 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sorry for your loss.
Your long time friends Frank Iannucci and wife Debbie
Bruce & Maria Lemois
February 15, 2015
Our prayers for the McKenna family and all who were touched by Bill. Always sad to lose family, bit tougher because of his recent work in his life.
Sheila Erice
February 15, 2015
Dearest McKenna Family & Friends, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy. I have known Bill since the 70's from our "Pierce Field Days". But, I was blessed recently to reconnect with Bill via social media and so great-full to have my dear friend back. Please know that Bill will always be remembered for his big heart, strong will, wonderful sense of humor and for the many acts of kindness & commitment he extended to others in their plight on the road to recovery. He will be greatly missed. May God bless your family with comfort & love always.
Sharon Lemois
February 15, 2015
May he rest in peace.
Steve Lemois
February 15, 2015
As you turned the corner, God decided to take you into His reward for you. Prayers for the comfort of Bill's family. Amen
Donna DiFilippo
February 15, 2015
You were my friend and I'll miss you dearly. Until we meet again...xo
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