Obituary of Timothy W. Kensing

Tim died peacefully on Wednesday at Westchester Medical Center surrounded by his family, after a short illness. He leaves his father and mother, "Rub" and Eileen Kensing, his brother Mike, long time college friend Maureen McCullough, and his beloved dachshunds, Gracie and Mickie. Also surviving are his uncle Henry V Kensing and (Eileen), and his aunt Anne M. Kensing. He also leaves behind numerous cousins far and wide who will cherish wonderful memories. His grandparents Mary and Bill Lee, Sue and Howard G. Kensing, and "Aunt Ginny" Lee, all predeceased them. He also leaves behind an army of his beloved volunteer firefighers who have stood by him during his life and especially during his late struggle to live. Tim was born in Mt. Kisco, July 5, 1960 and lived there all his life. He graduated Fox Lane High School in June, 1978, and SUNY at Oneonta May, 1982. During his high school and college years, he worked at the old "Friendly's", making many close friends who now mourn his passing. He had a twenty-six year career with I.B.M. For twenty-eight years, Tim was a member of the Independent Fire company of Mt. Kisco, where he served as captain, and a two year past president. There will be a wake at Oelker-Cox & Sinatra Funeral Home, 262 E Main Street, Mt. Kisco, NY. on Friday, December 11th from 4:00-8:00pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Church at 11:00am on Saturday December 12th. followed by a graveside committal service. In lieu of flowers, all donations can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Church Building Fund, or Independent Fire department. We will dearly miss you, Tim. We love you. Sleep in peace!