KINGSBURY – Kenny B. VanNess, 47, of Route 4, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness.
Born on September 30, 1965, in Glens Falls, he was the son of Margaret (Winters) VanNess and the late Leo VanNess.
Kenny was a 1985 graduate of Hudson Falls Senior High School.
On June 3, 2000, he married Tina Hart in his parent’s backyard in Hudson Falls.
He worked in maintenance for The Epic Company and for several years as a custodian the Hudson Falls School system. He also helped his brother work on slate roofs. He was a jack of all trades and a master of none.
Kenny enjoyed hunting and riding his Harley. The sunshine of his life was his grandson. He was a loving, giving man who loved everyone. Everywhere he went, he served as the comic relief! He liked Little Debbie’s snacks, loved company and he was more than the life of the party; he was “the party”. He enjoyed burning picnic tables and loved his bird, Cookie.
In addition to his father Leo, he is predeceased by a brother in law Artie Hart and a good friend, Jeff Bardin and his GooseLucy.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Tina (Hart) VanNess of Kingsbury; his mother Margaret VanNess of Hudson Falls; his three children, Patrick (Terra) VanNess, Stephanie VanNess and Crystal “Moe” VanNess, all of Kingsbury; his cherished grandson, Dominick VanNess; his brothers and sisters, Margaret (Dick) Quirk of Hartford, Edward “Butch” (Stella) VanNess of Arizona, Linda Dugan of Gallway, Janet (Ken) LaFay of Hudson Falls, Virginia (Fred) Whiting of Gansevoort, Art (Diana) VanNess of Hartford, Sharon (Gary) Jenkins of Hudson Falls, Leo “leaper” VanNess of Fort Edward, Jim (Judy) VanNess of Queensbury, Gail (Perry) Wittmer of Buffalo, Lisa VanNess of Lake George, Laurie (Mark) Havens of Argyle, Steven “Beaver” (Lisa) VanNess of Fort Edward, Tom (Fiancé Michelle) VanNess of Fort Edward and Timothy “Trouble” VanNess of Hudson Falls; his adopted son, Adam Wells of Hudson Falls; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; his in laws, Art and Sandy Hart of Kingsbury; his brothers in law, Shawn Hart of Kingsbury and Jeff Hart of South Glens Falls; his sisters in law, Mindy (Mark) Suprenant of Fort Edward and Megan (Art) Catellier of Fort Edward; and his close friends, Sandy and LeRoy Catone of Hudson Falls, Darrell and Sue Allen of Corinth, Mike and Kim Ryan of West Glens Falls, Brian and Cindy Yole of Texas, Scott Kelly of Hudson Falls and Jeff and Cindy Wheeler.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St., Hudson Falls. Kenny’s family has requested that in honor of Kenny, all dress casual.
Funeral services will take place at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Gospel Lighthouse Church on LaCrosse St. in Hudson Falls.
Burial will follow in Moss Street Cemetery in the town of Kingsbury.
Memorial donations in Kenny’s memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309 or the American Diabetes Association, 2 Pine West Plaza, Washington Avenue Extension, Suite 204, Albany, NY 12205.
Dude man may you Rest In Peace and watch out for all the People who Love to Party & Have a Good Time . You will be Missed By Many . Sorry for your Loss VanNess Family .Dude man keep the Party going ..
I only met Kenny a couple of times and he was a real nice guy. I have heard lots of stories from his wife. Tina who I call “JR” would talk of Kenny and her children a lot. Kenny as I hear would help anyone and had a sense a humor. He will be missed by so many.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Laura Fogg
so sorry to hear about Kenny. Only really meet him a few times but such a nice fun person. Tina ( Jr. ) please know you are in mine and David’s prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Kenny will be missed. I grew up in the neighborhood. I also worked with Tina in Argyle.
To Sharon, Tina and VanNess family. So very sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you both and your family at this time. Take care. Sincerely, Denise Frommer
Sorry for your loss, Kenny was such a great person. You all are in my thoughts as you go through this difficult time. RIP Kenny
Kenny was a childhood friend. I remember many hot days at the Community pool along with his brother Beaver. He will seriously be missed. They say the good die young but it still is not fair. Just goes to prove to live your life like it was the last day. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
rest in peace Kenny I remember the old days of u working with my father at the school and the times u walk through the yard after partying my dad talked about the things u guys used to do those are memories that will never die
Extending my deepest sympathies to the VanNess family.
I’ve known Kenny, Steve, Laurie and Jim for nearly 4 decades and have always thought the world of you all.
Being so far away from home, I was saddened by the news and regret not being able to join you in saying farewell to one of the funniest and coolest guys I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for all of this time.
My heart goes out to you as well as my deepest sympathies.
Ed “Breerzee” Breeyear