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Joseph McKenna Obituary

SFC Joseph P. McKenna USA Ret., known as "Buster" died September 2, 2005. Joe was born in New York City, NY on March 31, 1928 to the late Charles and Elizabeth McKenna. He retired from active duty in the U.S. Army in 1969 with 23 years of service to his country. He was extremely proud of his service most notably the Korean War "The Forgotten War". After his retirement Joe worked in the beverage industry in Briarcliff, NY before retiring and moving to Colorado Springs in 1993. In Colorado Springs Joe started a new career as a school bus driver for School District #8 in Fountain Colorado before retiring in 2004. Joe never had a job he didn't love and was a friend to all who knew him. Joe is survived by his wife of 53 years Alice J. McKenna; his children Michael McKenna of New York, Chris McKenna of Colorado Springs, Allyson Hensler of Ohio, Richard McKenna of Colorado Springs and Gene McKenna of New York and Beth Leaver of Colorado Springs. Sister Peggy Flanagan of New York and brother Robert McKenna of Pennsylvania, five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Philip and his brothers Charlie McKenna and Joseph McPhee. Joe was a very special person and will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, friend and patriot. A Memorial Service with full Military Honors will be held at Soldiers Memorial Chapel, Fort Carson, CO on Saturday September 10, 2005 at 12:00 p.m. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Pikes Peak Hospice, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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Published by The Gazette on Sep. 8, 2005.

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Richard McKenna

September 21, 2005

Dad, I miss you and there will never be a day you are not in my thoughts. Until we meet again, I love you more than you love me.



Rich

Malisa Willis

September 10, 2005

Joe was a wonderful, happy, man. He was always full of laughter and humor. Never a dull day with Joe around. I will miss his big, loud, laughs. Deepest condolences, Malisa Willis

Gretchen Simmons

September 10, 2005

I worked with Joe when he was with School District 8 and really enjoyed his sense of humor and smile. He made coming to work fun.

He will be missed by many.

Clark &Kay Wilson

September 9, 2005

I rode with Joe as a bus monitor. He was a wonderful and sensitive person. We had some great laughs in the almost 4 years we rode together. I will miss talking to him on IM and getting emails jokes from him. You will be greatly missed by all that knew you. Kay

Donna Mengel

September 8, 2005

Joe was one of the greatest guys I know he never came into work with out a smile on his face. I had the pleasure of knowing this great man for 9 years and I will treasure every memory I have. He had the most contagest laugh as soon as I would hear him walk in the door I would be smiling. God walk with you all Donna

Ken & Janet Quintal

September 8, 2005

Buster, we will treasure the memories we have of you and all the good times. You brought a sparkle to the lives of everyone you met, and our love for you will be forever. Cannot wait to see you in Heaven, when we will again sing together the great Irish songs.

Joel Baker

September 8, 2005

We love you, and miss you very much. With all our sympathies and prayer. Love the Baker family.

Alice McKenna

September 8, 2005

I love you



Love me

Jeanne Brockelman

September 8, 2005

A very wonderful and jolly guy that all who knew him will miss greatly. I feel really honored to have known him and their will be an emptiness with knowing he has gone home to sit by the Lord's side. A true friend he will always be.

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