Daniel P. “Skinner”
Kinnerney, 60, of 397 Fairview Ave., Hornell, died unexpectedly Wednesday
evening (April 1, 2020) shortly after being admitted to St. James Mercy
Hospital after being stricken at home.
Born in Hornell on June 1,
1959, he was the son of Edward & Lois (Ordway) Kinnerney.
Growing up in Hornell, Dan
was a graduate of Hornell High School (Class of 1977). Following high school graduation he briefly
served his country as a member of the US Army.
He was employed for several years at the former Haywood-Wakefield Corporation
in Hornell. When the company moved its
operation to Massachusetts, Dan decided to go along and lived and worked in
Massachusetts. Within time, he moved
back to Hornell and was employed at Crowley’s until he retired. Currently he had been working at the Fawcett
Post 1582 American Legion in Canaseraga as a Bartender.
Dan was a former member of
St. Ignatius Loyola Church. In addition,
he was a former member of the Hornell Elks Lodge, the Hornell Association as
well as the Fawcett Post 1582 American Legion in Canaseraga. Dan loved the outdoors enjoying fishing (lake
& stream) and hunting (deer & small game). In addition, he was a proud
supporter of the Hornell Red Raider Football and Basketball teams. Nothing
however, could compare to the true love and dedication he carried for his
family.
He was preceded in death
by his father, Edward Kinnerney; his step-fathers, Arthur Emerson and Robert
Elsenheimer.
Dan had been married to
the former Donna Sheroshick who survives.
Also surviving is his son, Stephen (Lauren Ingalls) Kinnerney of
Canisteo, his step-Son James Briggs of Hornell, his mother, Lois Elsenheimer of
Hornell; his brother James Kinnerney of Arkport; 2 sisters, Kathleen (Bill)
Horn of Canaseraga and Karen Bradley of Hornell; as well as his grandchildren,
Kylan Kinnerney, Liam Radka, Kaela & Abigail Briggs along with several
nieces and nephews.
Due to the Coronavirus
Pandemic, there will be no calling hours.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life for Dan will be held
at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are
in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church Street, Hornell, New York.
Dan’s family request that
in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the charity
of the donor’s choice. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.dagonfuneralhome.com.
