Bruce E. Kinney

Bruce was born on Nov. 2, 1954. A lifelong resident of the area, Bruce was a 1973 graduate of Fredonia high school. He was a scout leader and soccer coach and in his free time he enjoyed fishing, going to yard sales and doing woodworking projects.

Bruce was a hard worker his entire life. He worked for Loblaws, Troyer Farm Potato Products, Hopes Windows and Monofrax he retired at the age of 63.

He was the beloved husband of Carol (Miller) Kinney for 47 years and devoted father of Ryan (Lauren) Kinney of Lakeland, FL and Shawn Kinney of Fredonia; brother to Mark (Janet) Kinney of Sheridan and Kathy (Ken) Tooley of Fredonia. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews .

Bruce donated his body to the State University of Buffalo, NY for the purpose of medical study and research.

Donations in his memory can be made to the Camp Gross Foundation, 8175 route 60, Cassadaga, NY 14718.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date with family and friends.