Kenneth J. “Kenny” Rea, age 45 of Rochester, passed away, Friday, January 15, 2021 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Born in Fall River, a son of Judy Simpson and her husband John of Rochester and Kenneth Rea and his wife Julie of Florida, Kenny was a lifelong resident of Rochester. He was a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School and later received his Associates degree from Bristol Community College. He was formerly employed by P&J Rental.
Kenny loved his family dearly; he enjoyed his early morning calls with his childhood and lifelong best friend Greg Weigel. Kenny was an avid NASCAR enthusiast; he enjoyed fishing, playing the Guitar, collecting baseball cards. He was also an avid Eagles fan. Kenny was a proud Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister Melissa Longuemaire of New Bedford; a brother, Jonathan Simpson of Rochester; his grandmother, Irene Champagne of Tiverton; his uncle, Jimmy Champagne of Maryland; his cousin Amy Baker of FL; uncle Jimmy and Dot Pires; cousin Sharon Pires and his best friend Greg Weigel of Rochester. He was the grandson of the late Kenneth and Yvette Rea and Marcel and Jeanne Champagne and his aunt Darlene Rea.
Kenny’s visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. Relatives and friends are invited. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm. Burial is private. Due to the current restriction regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic, face masking and social distancing will be required. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com
Rest in Peace Kenny.