Wednesday, February 13, 2008

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SOUTHINGTON - Dr. Thomas K. McKnerney Sr. DDS, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. He was the husband of Arline (Johnson) McKnerney.

He was born Sept. 14, 1931 in New Britain, son of the late Reginald and Angeline (Kane) McKnerney. Dr. McKnerney had practiced in Southington for 40 years. He was a lifetime member of the Rotary Club of Southington.

Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Thomas K. McKnerney Jr. and his wife, Laura, Paul McKnerney and his wife, Dawn, all of Southington, Kevin McKnerney and his wife, Jennifer of Lebanon; two sisters, Rita Stiano and her husband, Joseph of Berlin, and Joanne Johannes of Niantic; six grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Reilly, and Maggie, all of Lebanon, Shawn, Brandon and Devin, all of Southington; several nieces, nephews and friends. Dr. McKnerney enjoyed his grandchildren and spending quality time with his family.

The funeral will be held Friday 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, 99 Bristol St. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Donations may be made in his memory to the CT Children's Hospital, Pediatric Cardiology, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 907, Wallingford, CT 06492-0907. DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences visit dellavecchiafh.com

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