Richard Bruce McKenna Sr.

Rich was the cherished husband of Kathleen Foley McKenna, loving father of Edmund F. McKenna of Camden NJ and Richard B. McKenna Jr. of Barnegat, NJ.

Loving brother of DonnaLee Fienberg of Melborne Beach FL. Rich was an awesome grandfather of four, Shane, Dillon, Tyler and Jerry. One of his great joys was taking them crabbing out on the bay. A beloved brother~in~law, uncle, step brother and a loyal friend to many.

Born in Warwick Rhode Island May 12, 1954, he's predeceased in death by his mother Mildred Brennan Knight and his brother John W. McKenna.

Rich attended the College of William & Mary and graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelors Degree. From there he went on to the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island becoming a commissioned Naval Officer and on to his first assignment aboard the USS Corry DD817 in Philadelphia. Launching a long rewarding career. Rich served aboard the USS Charles F. Adams and USS Spartanburg County LST1192 .

Changing his designation to Supply Corps after attending the Naval Supply Corps School in Athens GA, he went on to obtain his Master's Degree in Science and Management from the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterey, CA.

Serving on both coasts and abroad his favorite duty station was most certainly Naval Supply Depot, Subic Bay , Philippines.

He loved his Filipino team and they loved him back. Quite a few have stayed in touch with him. After the eruption of MT Pinatubo Rich was part of the Decommissioning Team. When the lights turned out on the base for the last time as a US Naval Installation, it was an important moment to him personally, saying a final goodbye to his Filipino "family" and seeing the long NSD commitment to the Philippines come to an end.

Then came Philadelphia and Lakehurst ( Joint Bases McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst ) He loved his job and the people he worked with there so much he decided to retire here in New Jersey permanently instead of returning home to Rhode Island.

Rich was a member in good standing of both the Manahawkin Elk and the Beach Haven Moose where he made many friends over the years and had lots of laughs.

His family greatly appreciates the out pouring of love from friends and the community.

To leave online condolences and fond memories of Rich for the McKenna family, please visit www.shinnfuneralhome.com

A Celebration of Life will be held at a date yet to be determined due Covid19 safety.

The Thos L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Dr., Manahawkin, NJ was entrusted with the arrangements.