Antoinette Z. Kenefick

Antoinette (Zito) Kenefick, 90, of Manchester, beloved wife of 53 years to Dr. Edward J. Kenefick Jr, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Kenefick was born November 3, 1924, in Manchester, daughter of the late Vito M. and Julia (Pugliese) Zito and had been a lifelong resident. She graduated from Manchester High School, Class of 1943, and was a communicant of St. Bridget Church. She was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees and enjoyed cooking, traveling, going to Saratoga, and summering at the beach with family. In addition to her beloved husband, Mrs. Kenefick is survived by her loving family, a son Edward J. Kenefick III and his wife Susan of Coventry, three cherished granddaughters Danielle Kenefick, Nicole Kenefick and Stephanie Kenefick, a sister Frances Bartolotta, of Manchester, and several nieces, nephews, and their families. She was especially close to her niece, Mariann D'Antonio, and her nephews, Peter Bartolotta and Frank Zito and their families. Besides her parents she was predeceased by two brothers, Matteo and Angelo. Her family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Fenwood Manor for their compassionate care given to Antoinette. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at 9:45am at Watkins Funeral Home, 142 E. Center St, Manchester, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am at St. Bridget Church, 80 Main St, Manchester. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Manchester. Family and friends may call Tuesday, January 13, from 5-8pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bridget School, 74 Main St, Manchester, CT 06042. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com .

Visitation DetailsTuesday, January 13th, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsWednesday, January 14th, 2015 10:30am, St. Bridget Church