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Kevin P. Cunningham, loving husband, father and grandfather, age 64 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Port Jervis, NY. He was born on August 30, 1952 in Queens, NY the son of the late Charles P. and Jean Frank Cunningham. He completed his Bachelors Degree at SUNY Plattsburgh and obtained his Masters in Education at Marywood University in Scranton, PA with an additional New York certification in Regents Earth Science. Kevin retired from the Port Jervis School District after 35 years of teaching Earth Science at the Port Jervis Middle School. He also taught Summer School for 28 years, GED Math for 10 years and was the director of Adult Education in Port Jervis for 4 years. He was a faithful and active member of St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA. He was a 4th Degree member and treasurer of the Port Jervis Knights of Columbus, Council 471, a member and past treasurer of the Port Jervis Lodge of Elks, #645 B.P.O.E. and a member of the New York State Retired Teacher's Assoc. He served the City of Port Jervis as a former first ward councilman. Kevin leaves behind his wife of over 42 blessed years Deborah Marchand Cunningham, whom he wed on June 1st, 1974. He is also survived by his daughters Erin Eckenrode and her husband Philip of Dillsburg, PA, Lauren Cunningham Preiato and her husband Richard of Wappinger’s Falls, NY, his two sons, Sean Cunningham and his wife Lisa of Matamoras, PA, Ryan Cunningham and his companion Marlo Smurda of Middletown, NY, his beloved grandchildren; Keira, Ellie, and Jacob Eckenrode, Julia and Catherine Preiato, his brothers-in-law Stephen Marchand and his wife Barbara of Hawley, PA, Raymond Marchand and his wife Martha of Yakima, WA, his father-in-law Henry Marchand of Hoosick Falls, NY, several nieces and nephews. Kevin was happiest when he was surrounded by the family and friends he loved so much. He loved music, camping, and watching his family grow throughout the wonderful years of his life. He will be celebrated for many more to come by his loving wife, family and friends. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday January 4th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Knights of Columbus will conduct services 7 PM Wednesday evening followed by Elks Services at 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Prayers will be offered at 9:15 AM Thursday, Jan. 5th at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Matamoras, PA. Rev. Alfred Vito will be the celebrant. Interment will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. Memorial contributions may be made in Kevin's name to the "Kevin P. Cunningham Memorial Scholarship", in care of the Port Jervis School District, 9 Thompson Street, Port Jervis, NY. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.