Kenneth H. Serviss Sr., 101, Massena

MASSENA – Kenneth H. Serviss, Sr., 101, passed away Friday evening, September 18, 2026 at North Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.

Kenny was born August 13, 1925 at the family home in Massena, the son of the late Charles W. “Bill” and Helen (Losey) Serviss. As a child, his father called him Skin, a nickname that he carried with his friends and co-workers as Skinner. He was a 1943 graduate of Massena Central School, where he was a member of the hockey team and enjoyed playing baseball, but had to forgo playing to help his father doing side jobs to make a living. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy, where he served his country during World War II and was honorably discharged on June 15, 1946. On August 31, 1946, he married Jeanne L. Dupuis at Sacred Heart Rectory with Rev. Bernard Kellogg, officiating. She predeceased him on October 26, 2010.

Kenny was machinist at ALCOA for 45 years and was a member of their 25-year club since 1968. Always a sports enthusiast, he coached Babe Ruth Baseball and Minor Hockey for many years, as well as played Old-Timer’s Softball into his early seventies. He also followed the sporting events of his sons and took pride in playing softball with them later in life. His love for sporting continued with his grandchildren, as he was a regular at their sporting events. He will also be fondly remembered for his extreme skill of skate sharpening to many hockey players within the community.

Throughout his life, Kenny had a great love for gardening and proudly shared his produce with friends and family. He also loved to fish, proudly capturing a photo of his catch as well as gardens. He learned to maintain his house, a skill he passed down to each of his sons and was always there to help them or any other that needed assistance. He was self-taught violin and fiddle player and was a member of the North Country Fiddlers Association and former member of the Moose Lodge.

Kenny is survived by his sons and their spouses, Robert (Susan) of Phoenix, Arizona, Bruce (Sue) of Massena, Timothy (Connie Leggue) of Massena, and James (Kathy) of Massena; a daughter-in-law, Julie Serviss of Phoenix, Arizona; 13 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and numerous great-great grandchildren.

Along with his parents and his wife, he was predeceased by a son, Kenneth, Jr. on September 13, 2006; and a brother, William.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, however services will be held privately with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Massena.

In lieu of flowers those wishing may consider memorial contributions to be made in his memory to Alzheimer’s Association or a local minor sports organization.

Friends are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonfh.com.