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Covid-19: Former Lirr Acting President Raymond Kenny, Of Lindenhurst, Dies

Former Long Island Rail Road Acting President Raymond P. Kenny, NJ Transit's vice president and general manager, died of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) related complications, the agency said Saturday, April 18.

Raymond Kenny

Raymond Kenny

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The Lindenhurst resident was 69.

Kenny helmed NJ Transit's rail operations since January 2019.

"Ray's reputation and experience in the industry are unparalleled," said NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin Corbett, who announced earlier this week he had contracted the virus. 

"The leadership and incredible wealth of railroad knowledge Ray brought with him has truly made a positive impact on our organization. On behalf of everyone at NJ TRANSIT, our thoughts and prayers are with Ray's family and friends at this difficult time."

Kenny is the fourth NJ Transit employee to have died of the virus. He formerly served as the rail consultant for WSP America and senior vice president of operations at LIRR, in addition to acting president.

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