Kevin P. South

KEVIN P. SOUTH

HORNELL-Kevin P. South, 25, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning (Nov. 13, 2010) at his home on Elizabeth St.
Born at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on June 10, 1985, he was a son of Loren and Mary Bridget Hanrahan South.
Kevin graduated from high school in Arizona and also resided in Buffalo, Rochester and Phoenix, Az. before coming to Hornell five years ago.
He was employed as an assistant manager and Friendly’s in Hornell before he became a manger at the Country Kitchen in Hornell. He was also employed part time at Fingerlakes Marble and Granite in Hornell. Kevin was ambitious, reliable and a hard worker at any position he held.
An avid fisherman, he especially enjoyed fly fishing. He loved animals and was very proud of the fish that he raised in his fish tank that he had at his home. Kevin also loved spending time with his family and many friends. He will be remembered most of all for his ever present smile, his love of others, his generosity and for the soft spot he held in his heart for the elderly.
His family includes his parents, Loren and Bridget of Hornell; his two brothers, David (Sheila) Hanrahan of Elmira and Christopher South of Hornell; his two sisters, Michele South and Brittany South, both of Hornell; his niece and nephew, Emily and Sean Hanrahan; his paternal grandmother, Patricia South of California; also his 10 aunts and uncles and his many cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, William and Geraldine Hanrahan.
Calling hours are from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to their favorite charity.