KIDNEY, PHILIP R., III

A funeral mass was offered Jan. 5 at St. Anne’s Church, Jersey City, for Philip R. Kidney III, 49. He passed away Dec. 31. A retired Jersey City police detective and lifelong city resident, Philip loved rock music, especially Rod Stewart and The Cars. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Vikings fan. He also enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Philip was predeceased by his wife Ourania “Nina” Kidney. He was the father of Taija and Gianna Kidney; grandfather of Anthony and Mia Cerza; son of Philip and Patricia Kidney; brother of Deby Maxwell and her late husband Lloyd, Michael Traino and wife Maryellen, Dominick Traino, Donna Conroy and husband Danny, Craig Kidney and wife Danielle; friend to Lauren Brazicki. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Services arranged by the Riotto Funeral Home, Jersey City.

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