Andrea Ann McKenna
Enjoyed living, working and volunteering in Cape May
Andrea Ann McKenna (nee Kakstis), 77, of Cape May, N.J., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019.
Born in Elizabeth, N.J., Andrea resided in Flemington, N.J., before moving to the Cape May area 25 years ago. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School in Elizabeth; earned her nursing degree from St. Peter's School of Nursing in New Brunswick, N.J., and later earned her master's degree in counseling from Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J. Andrea enjoyed a long and successful career as an occupational health nurse with ExxonMobil.
While in the Cape May area and during her retirement years, Andrea worked and volunteered within the local senior community of Cape May. Throughout her life, she maintained a strong relationship with the Alumni Association of St. Peter's School of Nursing and enjoyed her friendships within this circle.
Among many things in her life, Andrea enjoyed traveling, living at the seashore, baking and simply being with her friends and family.
She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Anna Kakstis, and her son, Thomas McKenna. Andrea is dearly missed by her loving family which includes her daughter, Cindy McKenna; brother, Donald (and Patricia) Kakstis, and nieces, Jennifer Pogyor and Alison Krisak.
Andrea's funeral ceremony will take place on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 11:30 a.m., in the Spilker Funeral Home, 815 Washington St., Cape May. where friends will be received from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date. Info and condolences: spilkerfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation online at: www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org