Maureen Kinney

Maureen (Maroney) Kinney, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 18, 2025. Born on December 4, 1933, in Waterbury, CT, she was the daughter of the late Maurice "Mossy" Maroney and Fanny (Nest) Maroney. Maureen was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Francis L. Kinney who she has deeply missed over the last 13 years since his passing. Maureen's family was her proudest accomplishment, and she will be remembered as a loving mother to her five children: Lisa Blonar (Jeff), Mary-Lynn Kinney (Roy), Maureen Yatrousis (Greg), Tricia McDonald (Michael) and Michael Kinney. Maureen was cherished by her thirteen grandchildren: Jason Blonar, Kimberly Morrissette (Tom), Mary, Nicole and Steven Yatrousis, Lauren Dombrowski (Tony), Kelly McDonald (Tom), Katie Karangekis (Mitchell), Caitlyn Szoka (Nick) and Evan, Rory, Decker and Wren Kinney. She was also blessed with three great-grandchildren: Kya Morrissette, Sloane Dombrowski and Luca Karangekis She is survived by her brother Reverend Maurice Maroney; in-laws Robert Kinney, Donald and Marianne Kinney, Paul and Mary Kinney, Flavia "Sue" Sullivan and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by in-laws John Patrick and Eileen Kinney, Peter and Barbara Kinney, David Kinney, William Kinney, Anne Kinney, Elizabeth Kinney and Martin Sullivan. Maureen graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury and Colby Sawyer College. She was a proud decades long volunteer at New Britain General Hospital's Women's Auxiliary and gift shop. She especially enjoyed spending time with Frank and their family at their home in Cape Cod, where they created many lasting memories together. Maureen and Frank raised their family in Newington, CT and forged lasting friendships with neighbors and friends. Upon retirement, they moved to Rocky Hill, CT while enjoying winter months in Marco Island, FL. She enjoyed the last two years residing at Cedar Mountain Commons in Newington where she was surrounded with care and kindness. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Monday, September 22, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.at Duksa Family Funeral Homes at Newington Memorial, 20 Bonair Avenue, Newington. Being a woman of great faith, a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield, CT, celebrated by her brother Reverend Maurice Maroney. Interment will take place in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. To share a memory with the family please visit us at www.duksa.net.