Charles J. ‘Jerry’ Kenny, Sussex businessman
Charles J. “Jerry” Kenny, 83, of Ocean View passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Atlantic Shores Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Millsboro.
Jerry was born in Newfoundland, Canada Oct. 5, 1936, son of the late William Kenny and the late Catherine (Lawlor) Kenny. He attended grade school at St. Bernard’s in Fermuse, Newfoundland, Canada and moved to West Chester, Pa., with his family in 1948. Jerry graduated from St. Agnes High School in West Chester.
Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He worked as an ironworker for ITE Circuitbreaker Corporation in Philadelphia, Pa., and then owned and operated J & J Bulkheading Inc. in Selbyville for over 40 years, retiring six months ago.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Chase Alchin; his siblings, Robert, Thomas, Ned, William, Leo, Gerald, Jeannie, Josephine McCorry and Mary Moore. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Rose Marie (Lorenz) Kenny; his three sons, Brian Kenny, Gary Alchin and Rick Alchin; five grandchildren, Kailei Kenny, Madison Alchin, Luke Alchin, Josiah Chicas and Peyton Chicas; two sisters, Catherine Kenny of West Chester, Pa., and Sheila Kenny Boyle and her husband Joseph of Chadds Ford, Pa.; 16 nieces and 25 nephews.
A celebration of Jerry’s life will be announced at a later date.
Arrangements by Melson Funeral Services.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
