In Memory Of
Dr. Nzioka Kitonyi
1943
2019
Dr. Nzioka Kitonyi
November 22, 1943 — June 20, 2019
ALBANY-Dr. Peter Kitonyi passed away on June 20, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones.
Dr Kitonyi was a teenager living in Kenya when he came across a letter in a magazine from a Binghamton resident, that discussed the need for better education programs for disadvantaged children. Peter wrote to the author, expressing his desire for an American education. The ACA, along with the Rotary and Lions clubs and local churches, rallied around the cause, and Peter came to the United States in 1961 at age 17.
He was a graduate of SUNY Albany where he earned his Ph.D in education. Peter spent his career as the Regional Supervisor for Correctional Education until his retirement. After retirement, Kitonyi earned many awards including a City of Albany resolution in 2013 nominating Peter for his exemplary community service and a Proclamation in NYS Assembly in which he was nominated for the same by the Honorable Patrica Fahy. He was known to the community as a great educator and will truly be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Yolanda; his 2 sons, Zinab (Jaime) and Sadaka (Catrina); his daughters, Sabrina Seabridge (Corbin), Denise and Anika; his brother, Benny (Pauline) and many Grandchildren whom he loved so much.
The Family would like to extend our gratitude to the St. Peter's ICU nurses and oncology department for their compassion.
A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, June 26th at 10:30am at Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Civic Association,131 Front St, Binghamton, NY, 13905-3101.
Dr Kitonyi was a teenager living in Kenya when he came across a letter in a magazine from a Binghamton resident, that discussed the need for better education programs for disadvantaged children. Peter wrote to the author, expressing his desire for an American education. The ACA, along with the Rotary and Lions clubs and local churches, rallied around the cause, and Peter came to the United States in 1961 at age 17.
He was a graduate of SUNY Albany where he earned his Ph.D in education. Peter spent his career as the Regional Supervisor for Correctional Education until his retirement. After retirement, Kitonyi earned many awards including a City of Albany resolution in 2013 nominating Peter for his exemplary community service and a Proclamation in NYS Assembly in which he was nominated for the same by the Honorable Patrica Fahy. He was known to the community as a great educator and will truly be missed.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Yolanda; his 2 sons, Zinab (Jaime) and Sadaka (Catrina); his daughters, Sabrina Seabridge (Corbin), Denise and Anika; his brother, Benny (Pauline) and many Grandchildren whom he loved so much.
The Family would like to extend our gratitude to the St. Peter's ICU nurses and oncology department for their compassion.
A memorial mass will be held Wednesday, June 26th at 10:30am at Blessed Sacrament Church in Albany.
Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Civic Association,131 Front St, Binghamton, NY, 13905-3101.
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Memorial Mass
Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Blessed Sacrament Church Albany
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