Kenneth F. Cooney of West Roxbury entered into eternal rest on June 6, 2025. Age 92. He passed peacefully after a long and challenging illness, facing each day with unwavering resilience, grace, and courage until the end. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia M. (Sullivan) Cooney for 65 years. Born in Medford, Ma. to Dennis and Catherine (Shea) Cooney, he leaves behind his loving daughters Kathryn Cooney of Newton, Susan Cooney and Paul Durr of Newton, and Diane and John Reilly of West Roxbury. The dear brother of the late Robert, Mary, Donald, John, brother-in-law of Donna Sullivan of Easthampton, brother-in-law of the late Mary Sullivan, John and Philomena Sullivan, Lawrence and Bertha Sullivan, Eugene Sullivan, Anna and Richard Talanian, and Francis Sullivan, he is survived by many nieces and nephews. A heartfelt thank you to his devoted caretakers over the years. Bart Mwebaza, Sonia Alarcia, Mina and Junior Therilus, Annah Dacey.
In 1959, he established Cooney Industrial Corporation, a thriving enterprise specializing in material handling solutions. After stepping away from the demands of business, he found joy in simpler pleasures—spending sun-soaked days at the ocean with his family, enjoying leisurely rounds of golf, and even winning the club championship in his first year of taking up the sport. He also cherished the company of all his beloved pets. We will truly miss his sharp Irish wit and infectious sense of fun. His absence will be profoundly felt.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Thursday, June 19. Visiting hours will be held in the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury, on Thursday, June 19, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Chapel, 2078 Centre St., West Roxbury, at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, in honor of Kenneth's lifelong love of animals, contributions may be made in his memory to Protectors of Animals, 144 Main St., East Hartford, CT. 06118. For the guest book, please visit www.gormleyfuneral.com.