Rev. Kenneth J. Tunny

Albany-Reverend Kenneth J. Tunny, 85, entered Eternal Life Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Teresian House. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of the late James and Irene Erwin Tunny. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran. Mr. Tunny graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and Siena College. He went on to Our Lady of Angels Seminary at Niagara University before being Ordained a Priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. Father Tunny earn his Doctorate of Ministry Degree from Andover Newton Theological School in Boston. Later Father Ken spent time on the West Coast in post graduate courses at the Matthew Fox Center for Creation Spirituality. Father Tunny’s assignments as a Priest for the Albany Diocese included Pastor of St. Joseph’s in Albany, and ministry at St. Teresa of Avila Church; Albany, St. Gabriel’s Church, Schenectady; St. Joseph’s Church, Schenectady; and St. Paul the Apostle, Schenectady. Father Tunny spent over 25 years in Pastoral Counseling at the Diocesan Counseling Center for the Laity. He also served many years as a Chaplain for The Community Hospice. Father Ken coached many sports in several Catholic schools, and he enjoyed playing golf, basketball and skiing. He is the brother of Gerald Tunny (Barbara) and the late James and Erwin Tunny; brother-in-law of Winifred Tunny and Anastasia Tunny; many beloved nieces, nephews, brother Priests, friends and parishioners survive Father Kenneth J. Tunny. The Rite of Reception of the Body will be offered at 4:00 pm Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany followed by visitation 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 11:00 am in Blessed Sacrament Church, Albany where his Funeral Mass will be Concelebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menand’s immediately following the Funeral Mass. Those wishing to remember Father Ken in a special way may send contributions to Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY 12206. To leave a special message for the family, light a candle, obtain directions please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Rev. Kenneth J. Tunny

August 9, 1931 - April 9, 2017