Obituary of Thomas J. Kenney III

Thomas J. Kenney III, age 76 of Vineland, formerly of Merchantville, passed away on March 23, 2024 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland.  He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 4, 1947.

He is the beloved son of Marjorie (nee Gallagher) and the late Thomas J. Kenney Jr.; dear brother of Richard (Gail), Marjorie (Kevin) O'Brien, Kathleen (Dr. Paul) Collura, and Barbara (Robert) Prior; also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.  He is predeceased by his father Thomas, a brother William Kenney and a nephew Sean Prior.

Prior to his retirement, Mr. Kenney was an attorney in South Jersey for over 40 years.  He was a graduate of St. Joseph's Prep High School Class of 1965, received his bachelors degree from Holy Cross College, where he was also a member of their Naval ROTC program, and was part of the first graduating class at Widener Law School.  Thomas was a United States Naval Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.

Thomas enjoyed watching the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team and was also a fan of Big 5 basketball at the Palestra.  He enjoyed boating and sailing.  Known as "The Mole", Thomas loved to entertain and take part in improv acting and comedy.

All services are being handled privately at the request of the family with entombment to take place at the Camden County Veterans Cemetery in Camden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Veterans Memorial Home, 524 N. West Blvd., Vineland, NJ 08360.