Patrick James "Pj" Kenefick

Patrick James "Pj" Kenefick obituary, Bridgeport, OH

Patrick James "Pj" Kenefick

Patrick Kenefick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Funeral Home - Heslop Chapel - Martins Ferry on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Patrick James "PJ" Kenefick, 45 of St. Clairsville, formerly of Steubenville passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Wheeling Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born November 10, 1979, the son of Patricia Kenefick and the late James Kenefick.
Patrick was Catholic by faith and a chef at the Ville Restaurant in Steubenville. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather and cousin who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother Patricia (Dear) Kenefick, daughter Katelinn Bailey, grandson, Shaun Townsend, brother, Thomas (Melissa) Kenefick, Daniel Kenefick, Aaron Kenefick, sister, Emily (Dustin) Blake, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
All services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home – Heslop Chapel, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH 43935.
To leave online condolences please visit www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com.
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