Kedney, Roy P.

Roy P. Kedney

Roy P. Kedney was born March 20 1920 in Port Chester to John Thomas and Eleanor Brennan Kedney. In Rye his family lived at 189 Purchase Street. Roy’s family consisted of his father John, his mother Eleanor, his 3 brothers, John, Charles, Kenneth, and his 2 sisters Winifred, and Agnes. Roy’s father had an 8th grade education, and worked as a chef. Roy’s mother passed away at the young age of 50, Roy was only 17 at the time.

Roy was a proud member of the Rye High School class of 1940. In high school Roy participated in driving club, boxing club, and mixed chorus. Roy was also very active in athletics, and played varsity basketball, and junior varsity football.

After high school Roy enlisted into the US navy, in August of 1941. Roy was a dedicated serviceman, and during WWII served on the USS Polaris AF-11, the USS Philadelphia CL-41 and the USS Alaska CB-1.USS Alaska (CB-1) was the lead ship of the Alaska class of large cruisers which served with the United States Navy during the end of World War II. She served in the screen for the carriers off Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Roy dedicated almost 25 years of his life in service to the US Navy, retiring in March of 1968.

Roy lived in Mamaroneck for 25 years after his retirement. For many years he was a chef at Benny's restaurant in Mamaroneck then at Cook's Restaurant formerly in Larchmont. Roy was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Mamaroneck He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars David Potts Jr Post 1156 in Larchmont and the American Legion Post 90 in Mamaroneck. Roy Kedney a retired chef who lived in Port Chester and Mamaroneck died 12/3/1993 at United Hospital Medical Center in Port Chester. He was 73. At the time of his death he was survived by his wife Helen D Kedney of Mamaroneck a daughter Eleanor Kedney Schaffer of New Haven Conn, a sister Agnes Arndt of Rye and two brothers John of Port Chester and Kenneth of Rye. A son Peter Roy Kedney died earlier.


Austin Harvey
RHS 2021

Helen D. Kedney 86, passed away on October 27, 2009. Helen, born August 19, 1923, was the daughter of the late Stephanie and Peter Joswick of Bayonne, NJ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Kedney; son, Peter; brothers, Anthony, Stanley, Peter and Alphonse; sisters, Stella, Mary, Harriet and Francis; and her dog, Kelly. She is survived by her daughter, Eleanor Kedney Scnaffer; son-in-law, Peter Schaffer; nieces and nephews and granddog, Jackalyn. Helen was a devoted Navy wife. She moved to Arizona with her daughter after living for many years in Mamaroneck, NY with her husband after he retired. Helen loved people and animals. She liked to dance, tell stories, and make people laugh. She will be remembered as feisty and funny. She was admired for her strength, kindness, and humanity throughout her life and during her final days in Northwest Medical Center. She was soft-hearted and her generosity touched the lives of many people. She was loved and will be greatly missed by family and friends. A Memorial Service in celebration of Helen's life will be held at Mona Lisa Town Homes Club House, 2451 Via Di Silvio, Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Helen will be buried with her husband and son in Port Chester, New York. Memorial donations may be made to The Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to DESERT SUNSET FUNERAL HOME (297-9007). https://www.newspapers.com/clip/72708363/obituary-for-helen-d-kedney-1923-2009/

Enlistment Date 1: 28 Aug 1941 Release Date 1: 29 Mar 1968Rye High School Graduate, class of 1940

Roy Kedney a retired chef who lived in Port Chester and Mamaroneck died yesterday at United Hospital Medical Center in Port Chester He was 73 Mr Kedney was born March 20 1920 in Port Chester to John Thomas and Eleanor Brennan Kedney He lived in Mamaroneck the last 29 years For many years Mr Kedney was a chef at Benny's restaurant in Mamaroneck then at Cook's Restaurant formerly in Larchmont He had retired He was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Mamaroneck He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars David Potts Jr Post 1156 in Larchmont and the American Legion Post 90 in Mamaroneck During World War served in the Navy In addition to his wife Helen D Kedney of Mamaroneck Mr Kedney is survived by a daughter Eleanor Kedney Schaffer of New Haven Conn a sister Agnes Arndt of Rye and two brothers John of Port Chester and Kenneth of Rye A son Peter Roy Kedney died earlier Family and friends are making donations to Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Services 200 N Barry Ave Mamaroneck NY 10543 or the New Rochelle Humane Society Animal Shelter 1 Humane Lane New Rochelle NY 10801 The ONeill Funeral Home in Mamaroneck is handling the arrangements https://www.newspapers.com/clip/75927200/the-daily-item/