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Frank passed away suddenly at his home in Nevada City, CA, following cardiac arrest
on March 3, 2023. Deeply regretted by his wife Lisa and her daughter Shayna, his brother
Denis Kenny, sisters Ina, Joan, Carmel and Dympna, brothers-in-law John Petty, David
Burke and Keith Jones, sisters-in-law Anne (Pat Kenny) and Ann (Denis), mother-in-law
Mari, nieces, nephews, cousins (including Al, Geri, Kathy, Diane, Denis Kenny and Kevin
O’Connor of San Francisco) and a wide circle of friends. Frank is predeceased by his
parents Frank and Delia, sister Peggy Judge, brother Pat Kenny and brother-in-law Liam
Judge.
Frank was born in Cordarra, Headford, Co. Galway, Ireland on December 28, 1954, to Frank
and Delia Kenny. He moved to San Francisco in 1982 where he and Marty Ryan founded
Ryan Engineering, Inc. He appreciated and embraced every aspect of Californian life and
thought San Francisco was the most perfect place on earth. Frank’s generosity was
legendary as he played host to family and friends visiting from Ireland. Having spent many
years in Sausalito, gradually he moved his life to Nevada City where he met and later
married Lisa.
Frank’s interests included classic cars, sports particularly, golf, 49ers, Liverpool FC and of
course all Galway GAA; music of all genres and landscaping. He loved animals, especially
his dogs. Frank had a keen sense of humour and would always see humour in any situation.
Frank’s funeral has taken place in Nevada City. A celebration of Frank’s life will take place at
12 noon on March 29, 2023, at The Basque Cultural Center in San Francisco.
