January 25
January 25
The missing never goes away, Kev, but the memories are wonderful!
As always - much love!
As always - much love!
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Kevin McAward, 64, born on January 22, 1953 and passed away on May 21, 2017. We will remember him forever. Please share your stories and photos of Kevin.
Kevin's Memorial Mass of Ressurection will be
Saturday June 24 at 11am
Our Lady of Victory Church
2 Floral Parkway, Floral Park, NY 11001.
Commemorative Luncheon
Jonathan's Restaurant
2499 Jericho Turnpike
New Hyde Park, NY 10040
Immediately Following Mass
For those who wish to make a donation in Kevin's memory, the family suggests:
Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
90 Park Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10016
646-681-4888 | 800-829-8289 https://www.bbrfoundation.org/
info@bbrfoundation.org
Tributes
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January 22
January 22
Happy birthday, Kevin. You are sorely missed. I love you.
January 22
January 22
Happy birthday Buddy
Miss you a lot
Walter
Miss you a lot
Walter
January 22
January 22
We Love You and miss you, Kevin.
May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
Love you and miss you, Little Brother.
January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023
Today would have been your 70th, Kev. I think of you every day. I love you.
Happy Birthday, Little Brother.
Happy Birthday, Little Brother.
May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022
We Love You, Kevin! You live in our hearts forever.
May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
miss you always my one of a kind dear friend. xo
May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
Five years Wow. Miss you Buddy
May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
Miss you every day, Kev. Hard to believe it's been 5 years. I love you.
January 24, 2022
January 24, 2022
Happy belated birthday pal. Always thinking about you.
January 22, 2022
January 22, 2022
Happy Birthday, Kev. I miss being able to call you and get together for a birthday dinner. I especially miss our goodnight chats.
I love you, Little Brother. Miss you every day.
I love you, Little Brother. Miss you every day.
May 22, 2021
May 22, 2021
Miss you Buddy.
May 21, 2021
May 21, 2021
Miss you and think about you every day, Kev. I love you.
January 23, 2021
January 23, 2021
Well, Kev, the country finally figured out what you knew all along - the emperor had no clothes and he's gone!!!! Hope you can have the pleasure of knowing from the other side. Still miss you and all the fun conversations!
You're always loved!
You're always loved!
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
Miss you more than words can say my dear friend. Happy birthday! Hope youre celebrating with some special angels! I miss our conversations and your warmth and encouragement...forever missed and gone too soon..love you always xo
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
We miss you so much Kevin. Our love for you will never wane. Sending hugs to all your loved ones. Love always...
D'Anna & Karim
D'Anna & Karim
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
I think of you every day, Kev. I still miss you so much. I've imagined some of the conversations we would have had these past 4 years. Glad you missed them. :) I love you.
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
Happy Birthday Uncle Kevin. Everyone misses you. I hope that wherever you are, you're with all of our family members and your friends having a blast. Miss you.
January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021
Thinking about you on your birthday Pal
Happy Birthday Kevin
Boomer
Happy Birthday Kevin
Boomer
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
Started to get here half a dozen times yesterday and got sidetracked each time. Sorry Kev. I can't believe it's been 3 years. I think of you every day. I miss our daily good night chats. I love you Little Brother.
May 22, 2020
May 22, 2020
miss you everyday! can't believe it's 3 years! hope your hanging with Philip....love you forever! xo
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
Kevin, you are truly forever missed - your humor, your kindness, your generosity, your thoughtfulness and of course your love! I'm grateful having you for a brother! Keep laughing!
Your loving sister, Rosanne
Your loving sister, Rosanne
May 21, 2020
May 21, 2020
Three years already. Miss you Buddy
January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020
I miss you every day, Kev, but especially on your special day. Gone much too soon. I love you Little Brother.
January 22, 2020
January 22, 2020
Thinking about you on your birthday Buddy. Going to have to go to the Knickebocker to celebrate your life
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
Can’t believe it’s two years already. Still miss our talks on my way home from work. Discussing politics was always fun. Rest In Peace Buddy
May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019
Sorely missed every day, Kev. Love you.
January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
Happy Birthday Buddy "Booma"
January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
Kevin- thinking of you on your birthday, as you always remembered mine.
January 22, 2019
January 22, 2019
I think of you and miss you every day, Kev. I love you, Little Brother.
December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
We miss you Kevin!
December 22, 2018
December 22, 2018
Miss you much, think of you often Little Brother.
January 27, 2018
January 27, 2018
My wonderful brother, Kevin, is missed every day for his kind,generous and sensitive soul, for his keen political interests, for his concern about the environment, for his passionate beliefs which always made for stimulating conversation, for his laugh and delightful sense of humor! He always was and always will be loved dearly and is now sorely missed. You left your mark, Kev - now rest in peace and love!
January 26, 2018
January 26, 2018
and happy birthday..love Joy B
January 26, 2018
January 26, 2018
miss you so much! kiss my baby...xo
January 22, 2018
January 22, 2018
Happy Birthday Buddy
Miss You
Miss You
January 22, 2018
January 22, 2018
Very much on my mind today, Little Brother. I miss you very much. I especially miss our nightly phone calls. I love you.
July 10, 2017
July 10, 2017
Remembering a friend from Hollis gone to soon Kevin RIP
June 25, 2017
June 25, 2017
i will love you always,
miss you forever.
you were one of a kind.
rest in peace....xo
miss you forever.
you were one of a kind.
rest in peace....xo
June 25, 2017
June 25, 2017
So many things to miss, Little Brother. You've left such a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion. You would have been blown away yesterday by all the people who came to honor you. There were so many more who were unable to be with us. You left a lot of heavy hearts behind by leaving us much too soon. As I said yesterday, Kev, there will always be a place in my heart that says "Little Brother". I love you. I'll see you whenever.
June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017
The world has lost a beautiful, kind, loving man who brought joy to so many people over the years. He has been part of our family for nearly 60 years and it's hard to imagine a world without him. I am so deeply saddened that our friend/brother left us too soon. My deepest condolences to his family who I know loved him and who he loved and to all of his friends who considered him family. Words can't express how much we will miss him. We love you, Kevin.
June 24, 2017
June 24, 2017
Sorry can't be with you all to remember Kevin.He will always be in my heart and I know he is at peace now
June 10, 2017
June 10, 2017
Kevin, my first love...I posted a picture of us as we were getting ready to go to your Junior Prom. Many years later, you made my 60th birthday special by taking me out to lunch and buying me a birthday cake. So grateful that we reconnected over the past few years. Rest in Peace my dear friend.
June 5, 2017
June 5, 2017
Such a kind and gentle soul.
I know he will be greatly missed.
I know he will be greatly missed.
June 3, 2017
June 3, 2017
Through 30 some odd years (but who’s counting… ;) Kevin has been a wonderful and trusted friend – like a brother to me.
These are some memories of Kevin and things I will miss:
His easy laugh
His ready ear and honest opinion
His sagely advice
His funny and tactful way of letting me know I had done something dumb without making me feel stupid
Sticking with Dewar’s with a splash of water
Celebrating birthdays
Listening to jazz at the Knickerbocker
His late night computer help questions – not! ;)
His generosity
The political discussions we would have that went on for hours
I will miss these things and more, but most importantly I have been blessed to have known a man as thoughtful, ethical, kind, classy, and wise as Kevin. I will carry his memories and lessons in honor of him, sharing them and in so doing, Kevin’s spirit will live on.
These are some memories of Kevin and things I will miss:
His easy laugh
His ready ear and honest opinion
His sagely advice
His funny and tactful way of letting me know I had done something dumb without making me feel stupid
Sticking with Dewar’s with a splash of water
Celebrating birthdays
Listening to jazz at the Knickerbocker
His late night computer help questions – not! ;)
His generosity
The political discussions we would have that went on for hours
I will miss these things and more, but most importantly I have been blessed to have known a man as thoughtful, ethical, kind, classy, and wise as Kevin. I will carry his memories and lessons in honor of him, sharing them and in so doing, Kevin’s spirit will live on.
June 2, 2017
June 2, 2017
My friend Kevin McAward's compassionate heart and limitless generosity not only helped save my life and revived my hope in the human race, but also taught me that it doesn't matter where one comes from, what creed, gender, culture or what tendency one may subscribe to in life in any part of this troubled but magically beautiful planet we all reluctantly share......we all as species have more in common with one another than we may think we do.
That a single act of kindness, a compassionate gesture, a feeling of solidarity toward those who suffer, and the forgotten ones among us can indeed not only transcend differences and do away with strife and prejudice, but also unite the human species and elevate it to a higher and much more universal level of consciousness and thus lead humanity to pioneer a new history free of war, greed, hatred and that deadly monster we call prejudice which sadly keeps most humans unable to truly know and have love and respect for each other. Kevin was a wonderful and rare example of a true friend.
With this, D'Anna & I offer a wreath of gratitude and a prayer for salvation and eternal love for his luminous, loving and forever undying spirit.
We'll always be thankful for the gift of his friendship and hold him in loving memory.
With deepest respect and Love and comfort to all of his loved ones
That a single act of kindness, a compassionate gesture, a feeling of solidarity toward those who suffer, and the forgotten ones among us can indeed not only transcend differences and do away with strife and prejudice, but also unite the human species and elevate it to a higher and much more universal level of consciousness and thus lead humanity to pioneer a new history free of war, greed, hatred and that deadly monster we call prejudice which sadly keeps most humans unable to truly know and have love and respect for each other. Kevin was a wonderful and rare example of a true friend.
With this, D'Anna & I offer a wreath of gratitude and a prayer for salvation and eternal love for his luminous, loving and forever undying spirit.
We'll always be thankful for the gift of his friendship and hold him in loving memory.
With deepest respect and Love and comfort to all of his loved ones
May 31, 2017
May 31, 2017
Always my Best Man
May 30, 2017
May 30, 2017
Kevin passed early Sunday morning, May 21st at Lenox Hill Hospital. He battled a number of serious medical issues that in the end he did not have the strength to overcome. I will sorely miss my friend of almost 60 years. He was the most giving and generous person I knew, beloved by family and many, many friends. Rest in Peace, Kevin.
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January 25
January 25
The missing never goes away, Kev, but the memories are wonderful!
As always - much love!
As always - much love!
January 22
January 22
Happy birthday, Kevin. You are sorely missed. I love you.
January 22
January 22
Happy birthday Buddy
Miss you a lot
Walter
Miss you a lot
Walter
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What kind of a friend
May 21, 2019
Gave the old boys plaque a shine...
Interestingly, there was a gentleman sitting next to Kevin's bench in the garden. I told him what I was doing and how great a guy Kev was—he was journaling and was moved to write about friendship...wondering which of his friends he'd do such a thing for and which friends would do such a thing for him. Probably the kind of friend Kev was—generous, kind and fun
May 21, 2019
Miss ya Kev! ✨
My memories of Kevin
June 26, 2017
by Barbara Mann
I met Kevin in 1983. We were introduced by Lenny. I think he thought 2 single people maybe.... it wasn't a "love connection " but 2 people who had mutual admiration for one another. Kevin was a knight in shiny amour. He was a chivalrous man. He waited for me (when everyone left) while I locked my bicycle up when it was Alphabet City and not the East Village. He always called me up to see if I needed a ride when we were going to the same party. And yes, I waited in the car, while he ran in to get pastries from Veniero's. It wasn't as fast as he thought it would be. We would discuss politics but we were on the same team. He would fill me in with things I didn't know about or the circulating conspiracy theories. When we were at a party at Jon's he would love to watch us dance. He would always have a big smile on his face. And every once in a while he would dance with all of us. And of course he would ask me if I needed a ride home. I said I was taking the train because my friend was taking the train. Without blinking an eye, he said he would drive him to the upper westside. He was truly a beautiful person. I only wished he knew how he was so helpful and cared about and loved. I was so glad I went to the memorial service and party in his honor. Thank you to everyone who shared great stories and memories. He was someone I proudly called my friend and he will be greatly missed! With love and hugs to Kevin! Barbara