MOONEY KENNETH W

WO2 Kenneth "Ken" W. Mooney was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 11/28/2020 at the age of 79.6
Riverside, IL
Flight Class 65-4W
Date of Birth 05/06/1941
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 1/9 CAV in 65-66
Call sign in Vietnam BRAVE APACHE
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More detail on this person: Kenneth W. Mooney, 79, of Riverside, loving father of Sean (Zelida), Suzanne and Scott Mooney; dearest grandpa of Naomi and Sebastian Mooney and granddog Jake; dear brother of Stephen (Susie) and the late Lawrence Mooney; fond uncle; and dear friend of the late Mary Nakayama. U.S. Army Veteran. Served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Loved Irish music, telling stories, and volunteering. Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 126 Herrick Road Riverside. Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. to check in. Mass will be lived streamed at https://youtu.be/LUDIN2eYYwY. Interment on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL 60421 . All are encouraged to pay your respects or share a favorite memory through the online guestbook at www.moravecek.com or call 708-447-2261. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to "Hines Fisher House" at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in memory of Ken. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Kenneth W. Mooney please visit our Tribute Store.

Burial information: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL

This information was last updated 01/29/2021

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024