Kathleen Kenny (née McHale) born in Mullaghroe, Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland, born on December 22, 1936, passed away peacefully on February 16th 2025. Kathleen was surrounded by her loving family over the past two weeks as she battled with her illness. She was the beloved daughter of the late Sean & “Nan” Annie McHale, & the cherished sister of the late Martin McHale, Patrick McHale, John McHale, Michael McHale, Mary Mangan (née McHale), & Ann Lenihan (née McHale).
Kathleen immigrated to the United States in April 1954, where she lived with her brother Michael McHale and sister Ann McHale, and settled in New York City. It was there that she met the love of her life, James Kenny in 1956. They were married on June 27th 1959 and enjoyed a life full of love, laughter, and shared memories.
Kathleen’s deep Irish roots and her vibrant spirit made her a treasured part of both her family and her community. She was known for her kindness, warmth, and unwavering dedication to her family. She leaves behind her loving husband James, children Mary L. Kenny, the late James Kenny Jr., John & Jean Kenny, Martin & Ellen Kenny & Kevin Kenny & Dominick Pace, grandchildren Kieran Kenny, Jack Kenny, Owen Kenny, Maeve Kenny & Kate Kenny and countless other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Kathleen was a role model to us all. She had such an impact on the lives of those who knew her. Her amazing faith provided her with the strength and determination to face family tragedies and rebound quickly from the typical struggles we endure in life. She endured challenges in her life that no one should ever have to experience, yet her incredible faith and love for life never faltered.
We are all so fortunate to have had Kathleen (Katie, Nanie, Mom) in our lives. She was our rock and showed us how to be strong in the tough times and how to enjoy the good times. Her sense of humor was unwavering.
Until we meet again, we will forever hold you in our hearts and live life the way you showed us.
A wake will be held at McGraths Funeral Home in Bronxville NY on Thursday February 20th from 4pm-8pm to celebrate Kathleen’s life followed by a Catholic Funeral Mass on February 21st at 10:45am at St Joseph’s Church Bronxville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to her Godson Tim Lenihan Cystic Fibrosis Association Team AJ Avon CT https://fundraise.cff.org/Avon2025/Donate/Index/1884128?submit=Continue
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Santa Varbaro says
February 17, 2025 at 12:15 pmKevan and family,
Sending healing prayers 🙏 and comforting hugs 🫂. I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Love,
Santa 🌹🩷
Martin and Mary Mangan .leixlip.Ireland says
February 17, 2025 at 2:11 pmDeepest sympathy to aunt Kathleen’s husband Jimmy, daughter Mary, sons John ,Martin,Kevin ,their families and all the extended Mchale and kenny families.on her death.fond memories of herself,Jimmy and family visiting Roy Carter when they came to Ireland. May she rest in peace.
Christine Tormey says
February 18, 2025 at 11:17 amKenny/McHale Family- so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you during this difficult time. My Dad (Pat Garrett). and Kathleen had a special bond always catching up with Mullaghroe news.. I will always remember their phone calls when I was growing up.. Especially when they would start to speak Gaelic. May she RIP 🙏
Jim, Eilish and Seamus Higgins says
February 18, 2025 at 2:22 pmMay God comfort all who will miss her
Martin Barrett. Mullaghroe .Belmullett says
February 18, 2025 at 4:34 pmMy deepest sympathy to Jimmy and family on the passing of Kathleen . May she rest in peace.
John & Assumpta Ruane says
February 18, 2025 at 4:50 pmDear Jimmy & Family, Please accept our sincere condolences. Kathleen was an amazing woman. May the memories you shared with Kathleen, help ease the pain of her loss. She liked a few words of Irish, therefore – “Suaimhneas síoraí tabhair dí, a Thiarna, agus go lonraí solas suthain uirthi.” (Eternal rest grant unto her, Oh Lord, and perpetual light shine upon her).
Kathleen, Christopher & Angela Fleming, Crossmolina, Co. Mayo says
February 21, 2025 at 3:46 pmOur deepest sympathy to her husband Jimmy, daughter Mary ,sons John,Martin and Kevin and extended families on the passing of Kathleen . Thinking of you all at this time.
May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Mary Kate Garrett and Arthur Thurrat says
February 18, 2025 at 6:33 pmGood Bye to my lovely Godmother you will be so missed Condolences to Jimmy Mary John Martin and Kevin May her beautiful soul light up heaven she is now with James and all her siblings and the gang from Mullaghroe North and south rest in peace Kathleen 🙏 🪦
Michael McHale says
February 21, 2025 at 3:15 amTo Uncle Jimmy and the Kenny family. You are in oir thoughts and memories, and our deepest condolences going out to you at this time of sadness with the passing of our beloved Aunty Kathleen.
Although we are physically a long way from you all, you have always been close in our spirits.
Rest in peace Aunty Kathleen.
Michael, John, Yani ( McHales Australia ).
Mary & Eamon Ruane. Mullaghroe says
February 19, 2025 at 1:23 amOur deepest sympathy to her husband Jimmy, daughter Mary ,sons John,Martin and Kevin and extended families on the passing of Kathleen . Thinking of ye all at this time. May her soul rest in peace
Kieran Carr on behalf of the Carr family says
February 19, 2025 at 3:21 amTo Kevan & all the Kenny family, so sorry to learn of Kathleen’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time. God Bless, Catherine, Frank, Kieran & John.
Bridie & Joe Mangan and family, Roy, Doohoma. says
February 19, 2025 at 1:15 pmSincere sympathy to her husband Jimmy and family, daughter Mary, sons John , Martin and Kevin, also all the extended McHale and Kenny families on the sad passing of Aunt Kathleen.
We have beautiful memories of meeting Kathleen last June in New York when she made a special effort to come and meet us. She was a kind, caring and considerate Aunt and always had a great grá for visiting Mullaghroe and Roy together with her husband Jimmy and their family.
Kathleen will be sadly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Ann and Christina Mchale (Mullaghroe and New York)ull says
February 19, 2025 at 1:21 pmWe will miss our beloved Aunt Katie as she was always there for us. Deepest Sympathy to Jimmy and all the Kenny Family. May God Bless…
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam
Patcy & Sadie Mangan, Roy, Doohoma. says
February 19, 2025 at 1:26 pmDeepest sympathy to Jimmy and his family , daughter Mary, sons, John, Martin and Kevin , also the extended McHale and Kenny families on the death of our aunt Kathleen.
Great memories of herself and Jimmy coming to visit us in Roy and her chatting to our Mother in their native Irish language .She was a lovely kind hearted aunt and will be sadly missed by us all. May her gentle soul rest in peace.
Martin McHale says
February 20, 2025 at 5:52 pmDear Kenny Family, Heartfelt condolences for the passing of your beautiful mother and devoted wife. She was strong and compassionate with a very generous heart.
Rest peacefully Aunty Kathleen.
Martin, Terry & Jared McHale, Casey & Josh Paterson, Perth, Australia
Casey and Josh Paterson, Western Australia says
February 20, 2025 at 7:58 pmOur deepest sympathies to you all. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of the lovely Kathleen.
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
Marsha Ashley says
February 20, 2025 at 10:38 pmMartin, Sending condolences, hugs and love to your family at this time. Your mom seemed so sweet, kind and witty. May the entire family find comfort in her sweet memories and smile wherever her name is mentioned.
Sean and Gina McHale Fremantle Western Australia. says
February 21, 2025 at 6:02 amAunty Kathleen had a cherished place in my heart and life as a strong and loving person who made me one of her family when I stayed with the Kennys many years ago. My deepest condolences and love to Uncle Jimmy and all the family on her passing. God Bless.
Christina & Timmy Hegarty, Co. Mayo says
February 21, 2025 at 3:49 pmOur deepest sympathy to Jimmy, Mary, John, Martin and Kevin and extended families . Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
May Kathleen’s rest in peace.
Patricia Fischer says
February 22, 2025 at 9:06 amI was so sorry to hear of your great loss Kenny family!!
She’s home now! I am so glad I saw you all at St Anthony’s last year!! Love from Ptischa!
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