Thomas James Kenney, 62, of California, MD died Nov. 29, 2010 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.

Born May 17, 1948 in Auburn, NY, he was the son of the late Francis Ward and Elizabeth Wetzel Kenney.

He was the loving husband of Jean Marie Kenney. He is survived by daughters Shawna Kenney of Mt. Rainier, MD and Melissa Ann Soper of Solomons Island, MD; granddaughter Dylan Elizabeth Kenney; brothers John Kenney and Michael Kenney of Delaware.

He served in Viet Nam with the Navy and retired from a civil service career with the Department of Defense. He was an antique car enthusiast, a loyal friend and the last of the honest mechanics.

The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to either the American Diabetes Association or Pets2Vets, a non-profit organization that provides companion animals to veterans for rehabilitative purposes.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

A memorial ceremony will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A, Leonardtown, MD.