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Richard McKenna Obituary
We sadly announce the passing of Richard Keane McKenna of San Carlos on January 7th, 2014.
Richard was born on January 12, 1943. He came to the United States in 1968 from his hometown of Nitshill, Glasgow, Scotland. He was an electrician, working in the trade for over 40 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 6. Richard loved to golf and was an avid soccer (fitba) fan. He was a die hard Glasgow Celtic Supporter and and active member of the San Francisco Celtic Supporter's Club. He was well known and respected throughout the international Celtic Supporters community, known for it's charitable endeavors as well as love of family and football.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Marie, children Marie-Clare, Richard and Kathleen, son in-law Chris Hudson, grandson Declan, brothers Dennis (Trudy) and Vincent (Gina) and many nieces and nephews in the United States and Scotland.
Family and friends may visit on Monday, January 13, 2014 after 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the CHAPEL OF THE HIGHLANDS, El Camino Real at 194 Millwood Drive in Millbrae with a Vigil Service beginning at 7:00 PM.
The funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 1721 Hillside Drive in Burlingame.
His family appreciates donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, , Memphis, TN 38105, (800) 805-5856 or to St. Anthony Foundation, 121 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 592-2738.
Hail, Hail, Richard. You will never walk alone.
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Janette Denham and family
January 6, 2020
Richard, you will always live in our hearts. We cherish special memories made with you and Marie which will last forever
Charlie Duffin
January 25, 2014
Our deepest condolences to Marie and the McKenna Family. We were shocked and sadened to hear the news of Richard's passing. Our thoughts are with you, God bless.
Andrew Peters
January 23, 2014
A huge loss to the CSC Family
YNWA.........
eddie mcgraw
January 22, 2014
God bless Richard McKenna,it was a pleasure getting to know him as a man and a fellow Celtic supporter,games will not be the same now he's gone,HAIL HAIL.
John & Rosemary McGowan
January 17, 2014
So sad a true gentleman and a good friend
will be sadly missed .
Conor Cassidy
January 15, 2014
Missing you already Richard
The games and meetings in Fiddlers just won't be the same. I'm very privileged to have known you and call you a friend
RIP
Phil Farrelly
January 14, 2014
I am deeply sorry for your loss of Richard.
We worked together often over the years in IBEW LU6 and it was always enjoyable.
Please take care of yourselves and your loss is felt by many.
Phil Farrelly
IBEW LU6 (retired)
January 14, 2014
Heartfelt sympathy to Marie & family I cant believe he is gone from us. Richard drove me to the airport (borrowed his dad's Car) when I first immigrated June 1963. He was a close family friend forever. God Speed Richard, we will all miss you from Maureen Paddy and the McDermott families in Toronto
Angela Price
January 14, 2014
My heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the McKenna family in your time of grief. I have the fondest memories of Richard. May yours bring you comfort in these difficult days.
Jeanne Hizon
January 13, 2014
Marie, may God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Jean Curry
January 13, 2014
Richard will be missed, he was one of the amazing people we were so fortunate to meet when our son Chris married his daughter Kathleen. He was funny and charming, the life of the party. It was so beautiful to watch him fall in love with his grandson Declan. Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Jenn Lozada
January 13, 2014
Marie May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. And the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Holiday Inn Family
steve mccann
January 13, 2014
our father spoke about you and your brothers a lot of respect there,shame we never met but my brother will be flying the McCann flag ,rest in peace hail hail,steve mccann
Alan Donnelly
January 13, 2014
I moved to California from the UK in 2013. While down at the local Golf club trying to grab a game - I bumped into a fellow Scotsman and Celtic supporter. After 2 mins chatting we found out we both came from Nitshill and our houses in Nitshill were 500yds apart. We played golf on the 4th of July and he introduced me to the fabulous SFC Celtic Supporters club - That wonderful gentleman was Richard McKenna. From our short time together it was clear he was a true legend and well loved by everyone I met. People like Richard give Scotland (and Celtic!) a great name.
Condolences to Richards wife and entire family
January 13, 2014
We were sad to hear the passing of Richard today & extend our condolences to Marie & the entire Mc Kenna family . May all your fond memories of your precious time together give you strength during this very sad time in your lives. Sincerely, George & Rosalie Mc ILroy
Janette Denham & Family
January 12, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the McKenna Family.
You will always live in our hearts, we cherish special memories made with Richard and Marie which will last forever.
seamus mc caffrey
January 12, 2014
very sad to hear of richards passing, a true timaloy.we will miss you, my condolences and sympathy to his family.ynwa,hail! hail!
DAN,HELEN MCMAHON
January 11, 2014
MY LAST VISIT TO THE CONVENTION IN SAN. FRAN. YOU MADE IT MEMORABLE FOR ME AND MY WIFE THANK YOU RICHARD AND FAMILY
Ronnie & Ann McGarry
January 11, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathy words fail.....
Eugene Kearney
January 11, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the McKenna Family. We were shocked and sorry to hear the news of Richard's passing. Richard was a true Celtic supporter and he always had a smile for us anytime we met him in Fiddlers Green or wherever. Richard will be missed by all who knew him. Hoping our thoughts and prayers can bring you some comfort at this sad time. May Richard Rest In Peace Now. With much love, Eugene & Kathy Kearney - Galway, Ireland
BRIAN LINDEN
January 11, 2014
Our condolences to the McKenna family during this sad time ,we will keep you all in our prayers.
RIP Richard
From all at the JSMCSC Hamilton Ontario Canada
Michael & Josephine Mcloughlin
January 11, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to all the family.
Jimmy Murphy
January 11, 2014
R.I,P. Richard...our deepest sympathy to Marie and all the family. Jimmy & Josephine Murphy
Dwight Murphy
January 11, 2014
My deepest condolences to the McKenna family. My prayers are with you.
Frank & Janette Masterson
January 11, 2014
Deepest Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to the entire McKenna family. God Be With You at this very sad time.
Lou & Kevin Wright
January 11, 2014
I shall miss you, big man! Rest in peace.
Michael Dillon
January 11, 2014
Sincerest condolences from the Andy Doyle Trenton (NJ) Celtic Supporters. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McKenna family and friends.
January 11, 2014
Our Condolences to all the McKenna Family. R.I.P Richard was really shocked at your Passing. GBNF the Joe & Maggie Hagan Glasgow. YNWA
January 11, 2014
Rest in peace big man.
JOHN LENNON [THE SCARF]
george o'brien
January 11, 2014
god bless you and keep you y.n.w.a. hail hail
Tam Donnelly
January 11, 2014
You will always be remembered Richard as a True gentleman and a True friend. May God be with you. My heartfelt condolences to the McKenna Family
Stacey Mcvey
January 11, 2014
Thinking of the McKenna family during this hard time. I'm so glad I had the privilege to spend time with Richard and family. God bless xxx
David Craig
January 11, 2014
Sorry to hear this sad news, my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Richard was a true celtic man and friend to many. He was always fun to be with talking celtic among other things.he will be sorely missed. R.i.p. richard
bill Ramsey
January 10, 2014
Only met you 3or4 times
But an absolute gentleman
God bless you and your
Family YNWA
John Ward
January 10, 2014
Our deepest condolences to the McKenna family on their loss. Richard made us very welcome at the SF Celtic Convention in 2010. May he Rest In Peace.
From all at the Vancouver Shamrock CSC.
Steven Donaghey
January 10, 2014
A great man, enjoyed his company every time I had the pleasure of seeing him, Imet him numerous Vegas conventions ago and had a great laugh at the convention golf tournaments. You will be greatly missed, RIP Richard
Tommy Love
January 10, 2014
Rest in Peace Richard.
A wonderful person and a great friend. You will be sadly missed, but never forgotten
John Neeson
January 10, 2014
Our condolences to the McKenna family. It was always a pleasure to spend time in Richard's company, he will be greatly missed.
Stephen Waters
January 10, 2014
R.I.P Richard condolences to the whole McKenna family
January 10, 2014
God Bless big Richard,a man with a heart of gold and a tantalising smile that would melt butter. A true Celt and a perfect gentleman in everty sense of the word. With Respect, Jim McGinn & all members of the New York CSC
January 10, 2014
Our condolences to Marie and family. Richard was a great character and will be sorely missed. RIP Peter and Josephine Meehan Co. Offaly, Ireland
ANGELA THOMSON
January 10, 2014
Richard your were a true gentleman who made us so welcome everytime we met. My sister Clare & I and all the family of Drumchapel NO 1 CSC send our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Marie and all the family.God bless you all. RIP Richard we will miss you.
John McAloon
January 10, 2014
When my wife was first diagnosed with leukemia, Richard got in touch with us right away. Unfortunately he had first hand knowledge of the disease in his family. That year when we made it to the Vegas convention he came over with his nephew to talk to us about what to expect. He was a big help to us at a time when we needed it. For that we will be eternally grateful. We will miss his terrific sense of humor, his big smile which told you that no matter how bad things appeared it would somehow be OK. Richard had a gift that few men possess. We will miss you Big MHAN. In the words of the Celtic Anthem You Will Never Walk Alone
John & Irene McAloon
Houston TX.
Dennis Docherty
January 10, 2014
Goodnight God Bless
January 10, 2014
Met Richard in Las Vegas At Celtic Convention 2013.Had blether about the Celts a gentleman MAy He Rest In Peace.
Richard from Dumbarton Scotland
January 10, 2014
Celtic conventions will never be same without you, enjoyed your company over many years deepest sympathy to the McKenna family. Harry & Veronca McGinn Vancouver
Lynn McCrum
January 10, 2014
God bless ... Such a special and amazing man ... Fond memories that will last a lifetime.
Jacky & Anne Meehan
January 10, 2014
Richard gone but never forgotten, a true gentleman you'll never walk alone
John Fallon
January 10, 2014
God be good to Richard as he was good and kind to us, will miss him
Cait Coyle
January 10, 2014
So proud to have met you Richard, you gave me such wonderful memories dear friend x YNWA
Maureen alex mosson
January 10, 2014
Rip Richard prayers being said for Richard s family st pauls Whiteinch Glasgow
Trish & Richard Harman
January 10, 2014
Richard was a true gentleman, loved by everyone who had the privilege to know him. We'll miss his kindness, his smile and his wonderful sense of humour. He may not be with us in person at the Celtic Convention in New Orleans but he will be with us in spirit. Richard will always live on in our hearts. You'll never walk alone Big Man.
January 10, 2014
rest in peace Rich
Vincent Cauchi
January 10, 2014
My condolences to the entire McKenna Family. Rich's fingerprints are left deeply embedded in San Francisco, and in the hearts of his brothers of Local 6. His humor will never be forgotten, nor his principles on life. God Bless you Rich.
maria mccrum
January 10, 2014
you will never be forgottten Richard. such a wonderful special person forever in our thoughts.
skip and judy mckinney
January 9, 2014
Many memories with Richard and Marie lots of laughter he was a great person
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