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Peter Kenny

1948 - 2022

Peter Kenny obituary, 1948-2022, Hayward, CA

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1948

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2022

Peter Kenny Obituary

Peter Kenny
March 21, 1948 - July 1, 2022
Peter Michael Kenny of Newark California peacefully passed away in his sleep on July 1 at 74 years of age. He was a 4th generation San Franciscan and the first born son of Michael Peter and LaVerne Kenny. He is survived by his loving wife Vicki and son Peter Michael Kenny Jr., his brother John (Barbara) and nieces Jennifer (Richard) Angela (Nate) Erica and Andrea. His beloved sister Elaine, Preceded him in death. Peter Graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1966 after completing an intern program with Pacific Telephone Company, and attended Cogswell Polytechnical Institute to study electronics. Peter was employed by GTE Lenkurt for 12 years working with microwave radios and custom integrated circuits, thin film and thick film assembly. He then spent 23 years at EXAR Corp as a test Engineer working with standard and custom integrated circuits.
Peter met the love of his life, Vicki, in 1978 and they were married for 41 wonderful years. They started their family in San Mateo and then made Newark their home.
Peter had an engineer's mind and always took an interest in how things worked. With his son, Peter Jr. he loved to work on cars and tinker with electronics. He loved technology. He was known by his neighbors for his spectacular fourth of July fireworks displays.
Along with his brother John, Peter was an avid sailor on San Francisco Bay.
He loved Lake Tahoe and spent many summer and winter days in the family cabin in Agate Bay. There will be a private Celebration of Life for Peter at a later date.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Jul. 21, 2022.

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Bob & Becky Kehoe

July 24, 2022

Saddened to learn of Peter´s death. I have many, many wonderful memories of our times on 23rd avenue. Our love to you John and Barbara.

George Fogarty. of 43rd ave

July 23, 2022

John & Barb, I'm sorry to read of your loss. I will keep your family and brother in my prayers.

kaaren langbehn alvarado

July 22, 2022

dearest john and family,
please accept my sincere sympathy, love and prayers. i will offer my mass today (novena) all of you.

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