Joan M. Kenney

Joan M. Kenney (nee Sullivan), 90, of the Township of Washington, NJ, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Joan will be remembered for being kind to everyone she met and for keeping a pristine home.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Kathy Kenney and Eileen Sirois, and son-in-law, Marcel Sirois. She was the proud and loving grandmother to Lindsey, John, and Dan Sirois. She is also survived by her brothers Timothy Sullivan (Maureen) and Daniel Sullivan (Kathi) and nephews Timothy and Michael Rohan. She was predeceased by her loving husband Jack of 64 years and her sister Mary Rohan.

Joan was born in New York City, NY and graduated from Cathedral High School, NYC. She worked for NY and NJ Bell Telephone before starting a family, worked at the Twp of Washington Health Department while raising her family and held various other bookkeeping jobs.

Joan resided in the Township of Washington for 63 years and was a faithful member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her family and friends.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Monday November 17, from 9:00 am -10:30 am. A Mass celebrating her life and faith will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 668 Ridgewood Road, Township of Washington, NJ at 11 a.m. on November 17, with interment at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Township of Washington Public Library, 144 Woodfield Road, Township Of Washington, NJ 07676.