Dateline: Speculator, NY
Robert Thomas McKenna, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Nathan Littauer Hospital. Robert was born on November 1, 1947, in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert C. and Claudia (Ludlum) McKenna.
Robert graduated from high school and continued his education at Southern Texas University. Robert worked for Tops Market as a Produce Manager until his retirement in 2012.
Robert loved sports, especially football. He could always be found cheering on his favorite team or just chatting it up about the game. He was an avid reader and had a brilliant mind. He loved books of all subjects and genres, especially history. When it came to trivia, Robert knew the answer to everything. He was a kind hearted man and no matter where he went, he always managed to make people laugh.
Robert is survived by his wonderful children, Peter M. McKenna, Joellen E. McKenna, Sarah M. McKenna, John McKenna and Phillip McKenna; his siblings, Claudia Day Laturza, Christina S. Sharak and William C. McKenna and his adored grandchildren, Ariann C. McGaw, Alanna McGaw, Amiya M. McGaw, Jayson Jr., Ajanae Hill and his great-granddaughter Naiyanna B. Brooks
Funeral service will be held private at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, PO Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240.