Obituary of Peter McKenna

PETER MC KENNA, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 17, 2013 at the age of 79. Peter enjoyed carpentry, gardening, and traveling, especially to County Monaghan, Ireland where he was born. Prior to retiring in 1985 he worked as a bus driver for the Metropolitan Transit Authority, in New York. After retiring, he enjoyed his second career as a member of Paramus Board of Education maintenance department. He also proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Army, he was a member of the Bergen Irish Association, Knights of Columbus Trinity Council #747, Hackensack and a parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Hackensack. Peter will be sadly missed by all, especially his Beloved wife of 13 years, Maura (nee Joyce), and the late Mary (nee Warren) (1997) of County Clare, Ireland. Cherished father of, Maureen, Eileen and her husband Rob, Patrick and his wife Eva, and his stepchildren, Patrick and his wife Maureen, Anoinette and her husband Patrick, and Eddie. A great joy in Peter’s life were his cherished grandchildren; Olivia, Stuart, Robby, Tara, Patrick, Clare, Michael, Daniel, Ashlyn, and Patrick. The funeral on Saturday, December 21, at 8:45 AM from the Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, 34 Maple Ave. Hackensack, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Peter’s memory to: Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.