Walter Joseph Kendra
Died: May 2, 2020
Walter Joseph Kendra, 91 of Long Valley, beloved husband of Joan Alyce Kendra nee Provost, passed away on Saturday, May 2nd, 2020 from complications from Covid-19.
Originally from Chicopee Mass, he was pre deceased by the rest of his entire family: His parents Frank and Victoria Kendra, his sister and her husband Jane and Elmer Bordeau; his sister Mary J Kendra; his brother Joseph and wife Lorette Kendra; his sister Emily `Mitch` and her husband John Baseler; his younger sister Francis and husband Domingo Gruniero; and a brother who died at a very young age named Teddy Kendra.
Walter and Joan settled in Long Valley, NJ after several moves with Bell Telephone/AT&T. They lived there for 44 years and raised 5 children.
Walter has resided at the House of the Good Shepherd in Hackettstown since 2014. He was a Veteran of the US Army where he served for over 7 years and became a Sergeant and was stationed, among other places, near Paris, France. He was a long time employee of AT&T Longlines for over 33 years. He and his wife Joan owned and operated a framing franchise store, Prints and Things later renamed Deck the Walls, in the Brunswick Square mall which they operated for over 10 years. He had retired and also worked for the US Post Office, Drove a school bus for the Washington Township Board of Education, Drove the Heath Village shuttle bus, and was an avid Garage Sale aficionado. He had played a harmonica like a professional which he loved to do. He had always enjoyed his polish heritage, and had visited Poland where he found his roots. He has many friends and family and extended family and he will be greatly missed.
Walter is survived by his Daughter Joanne Scara and her husband John; his son Mark Kendra and his wife Moira; his son Eric Kendra and his wife Mary-Leigh; his son Paul Kendra; and his daughter Julia Wulf and her husband David. Walter is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Jessica and Jennifer Scara; Liam, Connor, James and Brenden Kendra; Eric Kendra; Dylan, Benjamin and Katie Wulf.
He was a great father, and a great man. We love you Dad.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ 07840, www.cochranfuneral.com
Condolences:
Sandy Amato
#8
May 12th, 2020 7:09 pm
I just learned of Walt’s passing today. My condolences to
the family. I met Walt working with him at the WTBOE I also drove buses with him for several years. Had a lot of great
conversations was a caring man.
Tom Pellerin
#7
May 12th, 2020 4:04 pm
My condolences to Walt's family. I worked with Walt at WTBOE transportation. He was always a great gentleman. RIP Walter.
Rosemary Drake
#6
May 12th, 2020 10:47 am
So sorry for your loss. Walter drove bus with us a and was always happy.
Florence Holzmacher
#5
May 12th, 2020 9:51 am
I’m sorry for the families loss. I remember him
as a happy person always nice to talk with him.
10/4 Walt
Cathy Horan McPherson
#4
May 9th, 2020 6:10 am
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Kendra. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor
always had a smile and a story! My sympathies ...you had a great Dad.
Mary Keiling
#3
May 8th, 2020 10:15 am
I knew Walter for his humble and gracious manner. He personally researched and taught me about his and my grandparents homeland of Poland while I visited at the HOTGS. His reminiscing of the past and spoken word to my mother, Helen, while she was a resident, was both comforting and familiar to her. In turn, it provided such recognition of days gone by. Walter was often seen reading or just relaxing in easy or rocking chairs enjoying the world for what it had to offer. What if we all could be a little like him, to be proud of our heritage and pass on that legacy and enjoy life as he did, what a person we could become? Please accept my deepest condolences in the passing of this fine gentleman.
Most Sincerely, Mary Keiling
Fran Searles
#2
May 8th, 2020 12:23 am
My sympathies and condolences to the entire Kendra family and their friends. I met Walter years ago through Mark and Paul. He was such a kind sweet man. God rest his soul.
Pat Beckmann
#1
May 7th, 2020 5:31 pm
Joanne and family, You have my deepest condolences in this difficult time. (((Hugs)))
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