Chapter Eternal - Thomas B. Kinney '69
We have been honored to call this man our Brother. The condolences of Theta Chi’s extended worldwide family are offered to the family and friends of our deceased brother.
Thomas B. Kinney '69
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of:
Thomas B. Kinney '69
Thomas Boone Kinney, 66, formerly of Ligonier, died Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, at his home in Washington, Pa. He was born July 24, 1947, in Latrobe, a son of the late Dr. Harold Kinney and Dr. Mary (Seamon) Kinney. Tom graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1969, from Miami University in 1972 with a master's degree in political science and was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honor Fraternity. He currently had been employed as senior vice-president of Piper Jaffray and Co., Investment Bankers of Pittsburgh. Prior to entering banking business, he taught state and local government finance at Ursinus College. He was an active member of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, PMAA, the Pittsburgh Stock and Bond Association, the Security Traders Association, as well as several not-for-profit and civic organizations. Tom served eight years on the governor's advisory council on hunting, fishing and conservation. He was also a member of Ligonier Lodge No. 331 F and AM, the Valley of Pittsburgh Consistory, the Oakmont Country Club, the Laughlintown Protective Association, Washington Sportsmen's Club, Old Colony Sportsmens, was a life member of the National Rifle Association, Trout Unlimited, United Bowhunters of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Long Bow Association, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Ruffed Grouse Society and the National Wild Turkey Association, to name but a few. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Kinney. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane (Dukate) Kinney; two sons, Timothy B. Kinney, of Greensburg, and Dr. Ted B. (Amy) Kinney, of Mars; a stepdaughter, Tina (Lance) Atkinson, of Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Alex, Cassidy, Rosalie and Benjamin Kinney and Bishop and Ellora Atkinson; two sisters, Jane (Kenneth) Meyers, of Washington, D.C., and Mary Alpaugh of Florida; and John Kinney of Latrobe.