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Richard Kenefick Obituary
He was the son of the late John H. Kenefick, Sr. and Ellen Hourigan Kenefick, and resided in Meriden all his life. He attended Cheshire Academy and graduated from Meriden High School, Class of 1948. Mr. Kenefick owned and operated K&L Associates, Inc. with his partner Charles W. Leiss since 1975, retiring in 2001. He had previously worked for Revere Sugar Corporation of Boston and Hollymatic Sales and Service in Meriden.
He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served in the U.S. Army, receiving the Korean War Service Medal, the Bronze Service Medal and the UN Service Medal. Mr. Kenefick was a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima Church. A Jaycee member in the 50s, the Bulls and Bears of the Home Club, vice president and president of the Connecticut Knights of the Grip, a food salesmen's organization. He was a golfer from his youth, enjoyed and played tennis, and was an avid Rex Sox fan. For over 40 years he enjoyed summering with good friends at Hawks Nest Beach in Old Lyme.
Besides his wife Jayne of 55 years, he is survived by two daughters, Gwendolyn and her husband, Stanley Tompkins, of Glastonbury and Sharon Kenefick (David's twin); three sons, Richard Jr. and his wife, Arlla (Betsy Simisky) Kenefick, of Meriden, Michael Sr. and his wife, Gayle (Swiatek) Kenefick, of Shrewsbury, Mass. and David (Sharon's twin) and his wife, Michelle (Boyle) Kenefick, of Essex; five grandchildren, Richard III, Neil, Michael Jr., Courtney and James Kenefick; one brother, Peter D. and Nancy (Porter) Kenefick, of North Carolina. He is also survived by 21 nieces and nephews. Mr. Kenefick was predeceased by a brother, John H. Kenefick Jr., of Houston, Texas; and three sisters, Catherine Harvell, of New Hampshire, Mary Pike, of Arizona and Beverly Spellacy, of Meriden.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Monday, July 25 at 10 a.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church, 35 Center St., Meriden. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. Burial with military honors will be in the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown. Friends may call at the John J. Ferry and Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., on Sunday, July 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to American Parkinson's Disease Association, 27 Allendale Drive, North Haven, CT 06472.
The family wishes to thank the staff of the Passport Unit in the Regency House of Wallingford for their excellent care, concern and sensitivity to our needs. www.jferryfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Kenefick
Cindy Kosofsky Hilton
July 16, 2020
Sending condolences to Mike, Gail and family during this tender time. You are all in our prayers
Susanne Quillen Woodstock
August 2, 2011
To The Kenefick Family
We were so sad to read about Mr. Kenefick's passing-you have been in our prayers.
Wally Jacobson
July 26, 2011
To The Kenefick Family
I am sorry to learn of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Don Roszelle
July 26, 2011
Jayne, Flo and I found dick's obit. on the computer. So sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with you all at this time.
Don and Flo Roszelle, Panama City Beach, FL
Kevin Danby
July 25, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mike Kenefick Sr
July 25, 2011
Light will be on for ever
Ted Drozdowski
July 25, 2011
Laurie and I are very sorry for your loss.
Kristin Huse-Harris
July 25, 2011
Dear Aunt Jayne and Family.. I was saddened to hear of Uncle Dick's passing please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I remember spending time at both the house in Meriden and some summer days at the cottage ..it was always so much fun being where ever Uncle Dick was. Uncle Dick you will remembered always..
with much love your Great Niece Kristin.
BLAIR LAMPHIER
July 24, 2011
JAYNE I HAPPENED TO SEE YOUR NAME ON THE COMPUTER VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TIME HAS REALY GONE WE DID HAVE A HAPPY CHILDHOOD
July 24, 2011
To the loved Kenefick Klan, lead by wonderful parents, DICK AND JAYNE. You were all such a huge part of my growing up at Hawks Nest Beach, and welcomed all of us kids to your cottage on S Street, when we were shuffled out of W 2! Dick had a warm greeting and quick sense of humor that put all of us at ease. May he meet up with all of the cherished members of the HNB gang that have left us before him. There will be lots of laughter and reminiscing going on up in heaven, I am sure, and a cannon blasting off in his honor!
Sincerely, and with lots of loving memories,
Misty Garvin Johnson
Michael Harvell
July 24, 2011
Jayne and the Richard Kenefick family:I have many happy memories of Uncle Dick from my childhood visits to Meriden; my thoughts and prayers are with you.I'm sorry not to be able to make the services.
Love Mike Harvell
Susan (Fahey) Connoy
July 23, 2011
I am so sorry to here for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
July 22, 2011
To the wonderful Kenefick Family,
A short note of "thanks" for sharing your wonderful "Dickie" with the entire Garvin Family. I myself have soooo many wonderful memories of him, each and every one garnered with a smile etched upon my heart and mind. He was the very rare person who possessed the ability to light up a room the moment he entered. So many nights gaggles of people spent on the porch on S-Street at HNB - HOWLING until our stomaches ached (and the neighbors ears rang!) I feel truly honored to have known him. He ALWAYS made me feel as though he was so darn happy to see me...with one exception... I was about 12 years old as I RAN into S-1 to use the bathroom only to discover he and Jane were "conserving water" that afternoon in the shower. Without hesitation Dickie roared..."hey kid, we gave at the office!" (Grub has since installed locks on all the bathroom doors.) I will miss his humor, his dignity and his genteelness. I can honestly say that my good fortune of knowing him helped shape me into a better person in so many ways. (For starters, I NEVER enter any room without first knocking on the door!)
Farewell for now Dickie. I know you have alot of "catching up to do" with many friends and family who are greatly looking forward to their opportunity to sit, laugh and reminisce with you on a certain porch somewhere special.
Lastly, THANK YOU for your service to this wonderful country. Because of your selfless call to duty alongside so many other brave men and women in the battle to preserve this precious democracy, I fly my Stars and Stripes with pride and a sense of commitment to carry on your generation's mission with continued vigilence in maintaining the hard fought freedoms we enjoy and must preserve for future generations in these, the United States of America.
Thank you.
With all my love and respect,
Leslie Garvin Considine
Cindy Hilton
July 22, 2011
Michael & Gayle (& family)
Please accept my deepest condolences! Know that he is at peace. Focus on all the wonderful memories!!!
Cindy (Kosofsky) Hilton
Julie Garvin-Riggs
July 22, 2011
To all the amazing Keneficks who feel more like family than friends, we are so very sorry to hear about "Dickies" passing-forever the hallmark of extreme humor at Hawks Nest-Dana learned from the best! Dick filled our lives and cottages with his infectious humor and laugh, it was a priveledge to grow up surrounded by such merriment -our generation will carry the torch...and whoopie cushion for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time, hopefully Uncle Jiggs can muster a 21 cannon blast salute in his honor. I pray that Dickie is now wearing his "Adult breakfast pants" and joining Krum in a cocktail salute to a life well lived.,All our love, Julie Jane and family.
Marcia & Jeff Montgomery
July 22, 2011
To the entire Kenefick family we are so sorry for the passing of Dick. For so many years at Hawks Nest we enjoyed his company,humor and his smile. We will think of Dick each time we enter or go by E5. You all are in our prayers. Marcia and Jeff
July 22, 2011
Dave,We were sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Please know that we are keeping you all in our prayers.
Carol & Steve Rosenfield. HNB
Paul Cunniff
July 22, 2011
Mrs. Kenefick, Rick & Family-
Just received an email your Dad's passing. Please know that the Kenefick Family is in my thoughts and prayers. Hold Him close to your Heart.
Lot's of Good Memories-
Paul Cunniff
Tanya Malse
July 22, 2011
Dear Rick, Betsy, Richard and Neil,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve your loss and feel your sorrow. Reading about your Dad, I see his was a life to be celebrated too!!
Love, Tanya
Richard 'n Beverly Robison
July 22, 2011
Jane, Sorry to hear of Dick's passing, please accept our deep sincere sympathy.
GOD BLESS You and Family.
July 22, 2011
To all the Keneficks - may the memories of your dad help you through this time of sadness. With much sympathy, The Cunniff family
Katie Cunniff Jonkman
Lisa Nieves
July 21, 2011
Sharon, I am so sorry for your lost. Are prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Lisa Petrocelli Nieves
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