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Shawn McKenna Obituary

Shawn P. McKenna SARATOGA SPRINGS - Shawn P. McKenna, 41, a resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 23, 2017 at his home. Born August 20, 1975 in Hudson, NY he was the son of Judith McKenna of Saratoga Springs and the late Robert McKenna. Shawn attended Schuylerville Central Schools and was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. He graduated from MMI in Daytona Florida, and has been employed as a Mason through Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local #2 in Albany. He was a member of AMA and CNYMRA District #3. He was an avid Motocross racer for over 20 years and loved snowmobiling and was recently racing Snocross. His other passion was fishing. Shawn was predeceased by his father as well as his brother, Lance McKenna. In addition to his mother, survivors include 2 sisters, Debbie McKenna (Victor Walrath) of Johnsonville and Sandy Thompson (Drew Thompson) of Broadalbin; his special love, Shelly Finch of Broadalbin; nieces Kayla and Courtney; nephew, Garrett; his fur brother Yogi; aunts, uncles, several cousins and many friends throughout the country including entire motocross family. Friends may call on Wednesday at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY from 5-7pm. A brief service will follow immediately and all are welcome to stay. Donation information for memorials in his memory will soon follow on Shawn’s facebook page, Flynn Bros. Inc. webpage, and at the service. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

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Published by The Saratogian from Mar. 25 to Mar. 26, 2017.

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Louis Passi

August 9, 2021

So sorry to hear Shawn is gone. He was my boss and a mentor of mine on a bricklaying crew in Florida. Shawn had a great heart! My condolences to his family, I hope the pain has eased a little. See you on the other side my friend. Love you! - Louie Passi

Wanda Perkins

March 27, 2017

Remembering you, Shawn!

Wanda Perkins

March 27, 2017

Judi, Debbie, Sandy, Shelly and family; my heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. You are all in my prayers. Cherish your memories with Shawn; they and God will sustain you. I will never forget Shawn's gentle spirit.

Wanda Perkins

March 26, 2017

Debbie and family.

Would like to let you know I am thinking of you at this difficult time. Love Cindy Wanser

Jeff Perkins

March 26, 2017

I will always remember Shawn as a great neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and a warm smile when saying Hi. Hw was a strong and thoughtful guy who loved his motor sports. I will miss him and pray for his family as they go through this sudden loss. Rest is peace Shawn! - Jeff

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