Charles Arthur Kernehan

Charles Kernehan passed away at the age of 78 on Sunday, April 27, 2025 with his daughter Cathy by his side.

Charles was born in Alexandria Bay, NY. Lived on Wellesley Island, NY. Charles attended SUNY Broome Community College and RIT. From 1968-72 He served in the United States Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. He obtained the title of SSgt. He received a Master Instructor Certificate for outstanding achievement while instructing in the Air Training Command. After getting out of the Air Force he moved the family to Henrietta, NY. He worked for and retired from Rochester Telephone Company/Frontier. Charles retired as a Senior Engineer. He also had his own business known as Kernehan Electric. Charles was an Adjunct Professor at RIT and MCC where he taught Telecommunication. He also taught Electrical at Monroe BOCES. Charles was a Life Member of Henrietta Fire Co. #1. He volunteered at Pet Pride of New York.

While living at St. John’s Nursing home he became Vice President of Resident Council alongside his friend Milt Bull, President of Resident Council. He also attended Food Forum meetings to bring complaints about the food and improve the food menu. Every November he would attend the Veteran Services held at the nursing home.
Charles is predeceased by his wife Carol Kernehan, brother & sister-in-law Ron & Peggy Kernehan. Charles is survived by his three daughters: Cathryn Kernehan, Cinthea (Allan) Aceto, Christa Grant. Three grandchildren: Curtis R. Grant, Carlea Grant, Seaira Aceto. Niece Colleen (Andrew) Best. Great Nephews: Jackson & Grayson Best, Great Niece Maggie Best. Long time friend Milt Bull. Also survived by many friends and staff from St. John’s Nursing Home.

Cathy would like to express her gratitude and thank you to the nurses and CNAs on Reservoir 6 at St. John’s Nursing Home. A very special thank you to Robin, Kyvon, Val, Toneisha, Sarah and Kiki at St. John’s Nursing Home.

Charles’ Funeral Service will be held 1 PM SATURDAY May 3, 2025 at Pinnacle Lutheran Church, 250 Pinnacle Road, Rochester, NY 14623. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held 1PM MONDAY May 5, 2025 at White Haven Memorial Park 210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534. Please meet at the main entrance.
Donations can be made in Charles’s memory to Pet Pride of NY at 7731 Victor Mendon Road, Victor, NY (WEBSITE) or Pinnacle Lutheran Church 250 Pinnacle Road, Rochester, NY 14623 (WEBSITE)