Martha Jane McElkenny, of Charlestown, Passes at 79

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Avery Storti Funeral Home & Crematory

Martha Jane McElkenny passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 22nd surrounded by her loving family in Charlestown, RI. Born on May 16, 1942 in Englewood Hospital, Englewood, NJ to James McKeon and Mary Conlon McKeon of Tenafly, NJ. Martha is predeceased by her three brothers, James McKeon, Robert McKeon, and David McKeon.

Martha is survived by her husband, John J. McElkenny, of Charlestown, daughter Heather (and David) Cohen of Charlton, MA, son, John P. (and Deborah) McElkenny of Charlestown, RI, daughter Erin (and Matthew) Manni of Charlestown, RI, son, Michael (and Kate) McElkenny of Ridgefield, N.J., and son Peter McElkenny of Oakland, NJ. along with 15 grandchildren, 1 ½ great-grandchildren, and her beloved dog “Rocky.”

After graduating from Tenafly High School in 1960, Martha started her career as a secretary at Mutual of New York in Manhattan. She married in 1964 and lived in Ringwood N.J. raising her children and volunteering at numerous organizations throughout her life including the Achilles Track Club NYC, the Franciscan Sisters NJ, the Goodwill Society, and St. Catherine’s Parish. Her free time was spent traveling, boating, gardening, and spending time with family. Even in retirement, she was generous in both time and spirit, always willing to help friends, family, or even a complete stranger in need. Anyone who knew Martha was touched by her kindness, sense of humor, and dedication to her family and the numerous organizations she volunteered for.

Martha leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends who were always entertained by her stories, and hilarious sense of (sometimes indelicate) humor. She truly brought life to the party.

There will be a Celebration of Life Mass held in her honor on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Romuald Chapel at 61 Atlantic Avenue, South Kingstown, RI.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Covenant House, NY, Times Square Station, P.O. Box 731 New York, NY 10108-0900, an organization that Martha felt strongly about.

Since 1863, Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory has provided families in South County with caring and professional service. To maintain high standards people have come to expect from them, they are always looking for better ways to serve you. Their family and staff have developed a tradition of caring by assisting families with funeral arrangements for many years. In a time of need, it's natural to trust in friends and neighbors for help and support. At Avery-Storti Funeral Home, their funeral professionals are your friends, known and trusted by families who have lived here for generations. They are proud to be the family-owned and locally operated funeral home of choice and only crematory in South County and are committed to serving families just like yours. Their goal has always been to provide personalized, compassionate, and professional service - before, during, and after the funeral of your loved one. When you think about whom to turn to in your time of need, it's nice to know you can always turn to Avery-Storti Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Martha Jane McElkenny, of Charlestown, Passes at 79

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