John C. "Jack" Kenney, Jr.

John C. Kenney Jr. (Jack), 88, of the Township of Washington, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Joan; his daughters, Kathleen Kenney and Eileen Sirois and son in-law, Marcel Sirois. He was the proud grandfather of Lindsey, John, and Dan Sirois. He is predeceased by his parents, John and Elsie (Feher) Kenney and his brother, Brian Kenney.

Jack was born in Hoboken, NJ and graduated from Weehawken High School and the Agricultural and Technical Institute of the State University of New York at Delhi. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a telecom consultant after retiring from a long career at Bellcore/Telcordia.

Jack lived in the Township of Washington, NJ for 61 years and was an active member of the community helping coach his daughter’s softball teams and was a faithful member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. He was a former Grand Knight of the Mother Seton Council #5427 of the Knights of Columbus, and a former Treasurer of the Golden Seniors of the Township of Washington, NJ. He was also an avid reader whose love of books was evident in his over 50-year volunteer dedication to the Township of Washington Library.

As a Trustee for over three decades and former Board President, Jack was instrumental in planning and establishing the Township of Washington Library from its various temporary locations to its current home on Woodfield Road. Jack enjoyed gardening, running, golfing, fishing trips with his nephews and brothers-in-law, traveling with his wife, and spending time with his family and friends.

The family will receive relatives and friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Thursday, March 7th, from 4-8 p.m. A Mass celebrating his life and faith will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, 668 Ridgewood Road, Township of Washington, NJ at 10 a.m. on March 8th, with interment at Maryrest Cemetery, Mahwah, NJ to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Township of Washington Public Library, 144 Woodfield Rd., Township Of Washington, NJ 07676.