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Joseph Maximillian "Mac" McKenna Sr., 84, died Friday, April 27, in his summer home in North Cape May, N.J., due to a long illness, having been a bladder cancer survivor for more than 20 years.
He was a retired lieuten-ant in the U.S. Coast Guard, having served from November 1957 to August 1977, with assignments aboard the USCG Cutter Chincoteague, Norfolk, VA; USCG HQS, Washington, D.C.; USCG Cutter Unimak, Cape May, N.J.; USCG Training Center, Cape May; USCG Base, Kodiak, AK; and USCG Boating Safety Office, Ninth CG District, Cleveland, OH.
McKenna was a former director of the Carbon County Rural Transportation System and a retired caseworker for Carbon County Assistance Office (D.P.W.), Jim Thorpe.
He was a member of Towson High School Alumni Association, Towson, MD, and the Alumni Association, University of Baltimore, MD.
The deceased was a past master councilor, chevalier, Blue Honor Key and majority member of the Mt. Moriah Chapter, Order of DeMolay, Towson.
He was a past senior deacon and former editor of state paper for MD State DeMolays; a 60-year member of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 116, A.F. & A.M., Towson; a 40-year member Scottish Rite Consistory and the Al Aska Shrine, AAONMS, both of Anchorage, AK; and a former member the Al Koran Shrine Kampers Klub, Cleveland.
The deceased was a board member of the Cape May County Shrine Club; a member of the Crescent Shrine Legion of Honor and the Cape May County Scottish Rite Club; a past president of the Cape May City Elementary School PTA; and a past chairman of the Cub Scout Pack Committee, Cape May.
McKenna was a dual member the Cape Island Lodge No. 30, F. & A.M., Cape May; a life member of the Military Retirees Association, Lehighton; treasurer of the Jersey Cape Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; secretary-treasurer of the Cape May County Crime Stoppers, Crest Haven, N.J.; and treasurer of the Cape May County Chapter of the Compassionate Friends.
He was a member of North Cape May Senior Citizens Club and a council member of Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Villas, N.J.
Surviving are his spouse of 45 years, Meridel "Del" (Rooney) McKenna, a son Joseph M. "Mickey" Jr., and his wife, Anne, and a daughter, Lynnda (McKenna) Riederer, all of Cape May; four grandchildren, Maxime and Louise McKenna, Kirsten Sanders and Ryan Riederer; a stepdaughter Kathleen Rooney of Jim Thorpe; and a stepson, Timothy Rooney of Mustang, OK.
He was also predeceased in death by brother, Richard S. McKenna; and a stepson, James P. Rooney.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 1220 Bayshore Road, Villas. Interment at a later date, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Call 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday. Masonic service will be conducted by Cape Island Lodge No. 30, F. & A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the Shriners' Children Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Online condolences can be offered at www.EvoyFuneralHome.com.
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May 4, 2018
Once in a great while a person comes into our lives who brings special delight to everyone. In my life Mac was that person. He did not have a bad bone in his body as they say. He was full of an upbeat and positive attitude. He filled the room with laughter and a smile. He always had a positive spin on life__never being negative about anything or anyone. He was a great story teller. He was a wonderful host. He was the ultimate patriot and he was a dedicated Mason and Shriner. And most of all he was a model citizen. Mac did, however, have two faults. He had terrible hand writing and his printing was not much better. But I loved it because that put me in second place in our work environment. The wonderful memories I have of Mac will be with me forever. He will rest with honor in Arlington with those who served__the ultimate tribute to patriots and heroes. My deepest sympathy goes out to Del, his children and grandchildren.
Bob Stoffa
Tamaqua, Pa.
Joseph Greco
May 3, 2018
Our sincere condolences for Mac. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayer.
Lisa Clothier RN
May 2, 2018
It was a pleasure taking care of Mac of the past year. He was always very pleasant and I looked forward to seeing him every week. Rest in peace my friend.
Carin and Ron
May 1, 2018
Will miss you Mac.
Carin and Ron
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