Obituary of Thomas Kenville

Kenville, Thomas J. Binghamton: Thomas J. Kenville, 82, of Binghamton, passed away peacefully on September 4 at the Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born on November 16, 1929 in Queens, Tom lived most of his life in New York City before moving to Binghamton in 2001 to be with family. He is predeceased by his wife, Patricia A. Kenville; and his parents, William J. and Ann M. Kenville. Tom is survived by his loving brother and devoted sister-in-law, William M. and Violet M. Kenville of Binghamton. He is also survived by his caring nephews, William M. (Victoria) Kenville of Binghamton and Mark F. (Kathleen) Kenville of Manlius; his caring nieces, Karin K. (John) Combs of Harrison, TN and Kristeen K. (Michael) Hickey of Eden Prairie, MN; several great-nephews and great-nieces, two great-great-nephews and a great-great-niece, as well as many dear, extended family members and longtime friends. Family and friends will remember him for his great love and knowledge of sports, music, theatre, and literature. Tom's upbeat personality, good humor, enjoyment of life, and storytelling talents will be missed immensely. Tom graduated from LaSalle Academy in Manhattan in 1947 and from St. Bonaventure University in 1951, and then served in the US Army. He was employed in public relations at the Mosler Safe Company, was a sports writer for the New York Times and the Associated Press, a boxing promoter at Madison Square Garden, a publicist for Top Rank Boxing and for boxing legend Muhammad Ali, and promoted events for George Foreman, Larry Holmes and Joe Frazier, among others. Tom also served as the official scorekeeper for the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. He was on the Board of Directors of the Boxing Writers Association of America. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Highland Avenue, Binghamton, Saturday, September 8, 2012, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in memory of Tom may be made to St. Bonaventure University, 3261 West State St., St. Bonaventure, NY 14778. Arrangements are by the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main St., Binghamton.