Robert Michael Smith Kinney, Sr.
June 7, 1939 ~ August 15, 2014
Robert (Bob) Michael Smith Kinney
Robert (Bob) Michael Smith Kinney, Sr., born June 7, 1939 in New Haven, CT, died August 15, 2014 in Nellysford, VA. Bob joins his remarkable wife of 45 years, Susan Kinney, and their daughter, Katherine, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Bob, Jr. and Bob's wife Carol, Timothy and Timothy's wife, Shelly, and Jennifer and Jennifer's husband, Phil. He was blessed with many grandchildren: Matthew and Christine (Katherine); Michael, James and Joseph (Bob and Carol); Jennifer and Abigail (Timothy and Shelly); and John and Theodore (Jennifer and Phil), as well as one great-grandchild, Wren (John and Caroline). Bob was a rocket scientist, having received multiple degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California, Los Angeles. His started his career as an aerospace engineer with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, followed by civil service as Chief of Technology for the US Army Ballistic Missile Defense Organization. He rounded out his career as Vice President of SPARTA, Inc. He was a scholar, connoisseur of fine wines and finer scotch, lover of honky-tonk and opera, and a sweet man to his many friends and family. He leaves behind a large legacy and even larger shoes for his family to fill. There will be a visitation at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, on Monday, August 18, from 6:00 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 19 at 11 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorial contributions be made to the Emily Couric Cancer Center at the University of Virginia Medical College, Charlottesville, VA.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Robert (Bob) Michael Smith Kinney, Sr., born June 7, 1939 in New Haven, CT, died August 15, 2014 in Nellysford, VA. Bob joins his remarkable wife of 45 years, Susan Kinney, and their daughter, Katherine, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Bob, Jr. and Bob's wife Carol, Timothy and Timothy's wife, Shelly, and Jennifer and Jennifer's husband, Phil. He was blessed with many grandchildren: Matthew and Christine (Katherine); Michael, James and Joseph (Bob and Carol); Jennifer and Abigail (Timothy and Shelly); and John and Theodore (Jennifer and Phil), as well as one great-grandchild, Wren (John and Caroline). Bob was a rocket scientist, having received multiple degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California, Los Angeles. His started his career as an aerospace engineer with McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, followed by civil service as Chief of Technology for the US Army Ballistic Missile Defense Organization. He rounded out his career as Vice President of SPARTA, Inc. He was a scholar, connoisseur of fine wines and finer scotch, lover of honky-tonk and opera, and a sweet man to his many friends and family. He leaves behind a large legacy and even larger shoes for his family to fill. There will be a visitation at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, on Monday, August 18, from 6:00 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, August 19 at 11 am at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA. Interment will follow at Fairfax Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, we ask that memorial contributions be made to the Emily Couric Cancer Center at the University of Virginia Medical College, Charlottesville, VA.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Our dear “Bobby” we will miss you so very much. You touched our lives in a way that will be with us forever. Lynn and Taylor Mark
Bob Jr,Timothy,Jennifer & families, Betty and I send our condolences and prayers to you and my friend and fraternity brother, your Dad. We enjoyed each other at MIT Course XVI (Aero/Astro Dept) as well. May the peace of Christ continue to bless him and his family. Bob and Betty
Our deepest sympathies on Mr. Kinney’s passing. He was a very special man that touched many lives. Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Barb and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. You will be missed. Bob and Barb Sanders
Please accept my sincere condolences. I knew Bob as a friend and neighbor. He was a great asset to our community here and worked for years as the treasurer of the Rockfish Valley Community Center. We worked together there and he always took the role of the father figure for me. It was always great to see him in mass. I think the last time I saw him he said he was going to tell my mother that I was behaving badly. (I’m sure I was!) I will miss him greatly. He was a good man.
Bob,Tim,Jennifer and Family I was so sorry to hear of your Dad passing. He was a good man and friend when we all lived on Post Rd. in Vienna. Our families were similar and grew up together with many fond memories and some very “special times” together. You know what I am talking about! God Bless You !
Jenny, My heart knows what you are experiencing and my prayers are with you, Phil, John, and Teddy. Tom Wilcox
My business partner, Jim Troy, and I have been working for Bob for three years taking care of his landscape. A lot of time we would have lunch on Bob’s front porch and he would join us to talk about life experiences. He was one of our most entertaining clients, telling stories about his life and travels. We will sincerely miss Bob’s friendship and happy go lucky attitude. We lift a glass of good wine to Bob, happy travels to a kind gentle soul.
I was so saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. I will miss the time together every five or six weeks when he would come to the salon for a haircut. He shared many interesting stories about his incredible life and amazing family. He was a dear, sweet man who loved his family very much. I am so lucky to have known him.