Peter J. McKernan, age 88, died on August 3, 2021 at home. He resided in Castleton Corners. He was married to the late Dorothy (Rines) McKernan for 51 years. Born in Staten Island, New York, he graduated from McKee High School where he learned to be a printer which he did for many years. He served in the United States Army. He was self employed as a vending machine operator for about 40 years owning Island Vending. His interests were playing softball, raising tropical fish, crabbing, and military history. He was a fan of the Mets and the Jets. He enjoyed helping people. He raised 5 children: Joanne McKernan (deceased since 2001), Nancy Lippa, James McKernan, Dorothy Lorenzo, William McKernan. He has 6 grandchildren: Valerie Lucca, Michael Lippa, Anthony Lucca, Nicholas Lippa, Peter McKernan and Madison McKernan. He has one great-granddaughter Penelope (Penny) Lippa. He is a father-in-law to Joanne Mckernan and Raymond Carr and Victor Lorenzo and soon to be Alyssa Fiorito. Special friend Jamie Tardo. The wake will be held at Casey Funeral Home on Thursday, August 5, 2021 from 5pm until 9 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Staten Island Council of Animal Welfare (SICWA). Casey Funeral Home 350 Slosson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10314 (718) 447-4242
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