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James J. ‘Jim’ McKenna
James J. “Jim” McKenna of New York City and Quogue died on May 10. He was 88.
He was born and raised in Manhattan.
Working from an early age, he fondly recalled selling newspapers on the boardwalks of Rockaway Beach at age 8 or 9. This work ethic informed his entire life. When he had hip replacement later in life, he half jokingly claimed it was from pounding the pavement.
He met his wife, Renee, at Coopers Beach in Southampton. He had been a summer, and later full-time, resident of Quogue.
The years spent after marriage were the happiest of his life, his family said.
As a first generation Irish American, he wanted to be remembered as a member of The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.
The McKenna family will remember him for his humor, caring and dedication to providing for his family. He will be remembered for his tenacity on the tennis courts of the Quogue Field Club and his enjoyment of sitting on his (front row!) bench at the Surf Club of Quogue.
In addition to his wife; he is survived by his daughter, Laura Mazzaro (Gene); sons Paul (Sarah), Douglas (Katie), David (Tracy); and nine grandchildren.
Staff Writer on Jun 10, 2024