Kevin William Humes
Humes, Kevin William passed tragically at the age of 35 on May 16, 2020. Beloved son of Steven and Margaret “Peggy” (nee Phillips) Humes. Loving brother to Steven A. (Alison) Humes, Kelly A. (Michael) McLarnon, Shelagh M. (Nathaniel) Wagner, and Kyle M. Humes. Adoring uncle to Andrew, Erin, Madison, Ryan, and Emily. He will also be missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins, and many, many friends.
Kevin was born on May 20, 1984 in Philadelphia, PA and grew up on Glenview Street in the Mayfair section of the city. His childhood days were spent playing games in the driveway with his siblings and neighborhood friends. Kevin was known for his playful side and never missed a chance to play a prank on his friends and family. His younger siblings knew that they could always count on Kevin to find the Christmas presents early, waking them up in the middle of the night to show them while Mom and Dad were asleep.
At an early age Kevin started attending boy scout meetings where he made life-long friends and memories, ultimately earning his badge as an Eagle Scout and a nickname of “Boy Genius.” The lessons he learned about honesty, loyalty, and kindness and a love of the outdoors followed him his whole life. Before his passing Kevin had recently completed several hikes on the Appalachian trail.
As a student Kevin excelled in Math and Science and had a natural gift for problem solving. He loved to make things out of Legos, build all sorts of contraptions, and figure out how things worked. He attended Carver High School for Engineering and Science where he participated in the robotics program and science-based competitions.
After high school Kevin attended Ursinus College before ultimately transferring to Penn State University where he graduated with a degree in Finance. During college he began to work part-time at UPS as a package loader to help with the cost of higher education. Upon graduating Kevin accepted a full-time role with the company where he continued to work for the remainder of his life. He held several positions spanning many departments and was most recently working as an Operations Analysis Supervisor at UPS headquarters in Atlanta.
Until his recent relocation to Atlanta last August Kevin lived his entire adult life in Philadelphia. He spent several years in the Manayunk section of the city where he made many friends that shared his sense of humor and enjoyed the nightlife on Main Street. His weekends were filled with softball games followed by good times with friends afterwards playing the juke box, watching sports, and telling jokes. He was a fan of all the Philadelphia sports teams and would put together the best tailgate parties at Eagles and Phillies games, always making sure everyone was invited and having a good time.
Kevin was fun, genuine, caring and loved by so many people. Despite being hundreds of miles from his family, he talked with them every day. He had a playful spirit that came out when he would play with his nieces and nephews teaching them tricks that only uncles can. Every year he looked forward to Memorial Day weekend as it kicked off the first of many trips to Sea Isle City, his favorite Jersey Shore destination.
It is with endless sorrow that we say farewell to our dearest Kevin. A moment will not pass that could not have been made brighter by his spirit. He will be forever in our hearts as we carry him forward with cherished memories of his life.
Kevin’s family would like to thank you all for your thoughts, prayers, and support at this time. Due to current circumstances the funeral service for Kevin will be private.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I still cannot believe what the entire Humes family is going through. You all will always be part of the Misciagno’s lives. So many amazing memories from Glenview and Knorr Street, as well as our family vacations. All of our block parties, playing stick ball, FREEDOM, and roller hockey. Even to more recently with being apart of Shelagh and Nates wedding was an amazing memory. I’m so thankful I got to catch-up with Kevin and even continued speaking so many months later. He is such an amazing friend and that will live on forever. I love you guys and send you all our love.
We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your son, Kevin. Although we did not know him, he sounds like a wonderful man with a loving and strong family and many accomplishments and a very promising future ahead of him. We send you our prayers and hope that you will find comfort knowing that you raised, loved and cared for such a beautiful person. God be with you all!
God bless you all. our sincerest sympathies.
I met Kevin after moving from Oklahoma through the
Manayunk Sport and Social Club, Matt Padilla and Stef (Lassin) Padilla.
Kevin was always happy, smart, and fun. Whether playing a friendly game of darts, Cornhole, watching Penn State, or just enjoying the evening he was always a bright, although quiet, light among our friends.
The world is much less bright without him. My sincerest
Condolences to his many friends and to his family. He will be missed.
My heart is broken. Kevin was a wonderful person. My condolences to all who loved him.
My most sincere sympathy for your entire family during this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you!??
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fumes family at this time of need. I was a co-worker of his father at SEPTA for many years. We are saddened to hear of his son’s passing.
Kevin was a wonderful person to work with. He never passed up an opportunity to help a fellow UPSer. Truly a great partner. He will be missed. My prayers go out to his family in their time of need. God Bless Kevin. May he rest is peace.
My heart goes out to Steve and the family .words can’t express my feeling for your loss.may you find peace in your memories of him and the good times your family shared with him .GOD BLESS your family.
my thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve and Peg words cannot begin to tell you how sorry i was to hear of Kevins passing. We all know I spent many years with Kevin in CUB SCOUTS AND BOY SCOUTS . He was always respectful and very eager to take on any task we gave Him! i will miss Him may he rest in peace .
Peggy, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your son. Because I can’t find the right words to express my sympathy, I found this beautiful poem called, So Loved.
“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near; so loved, so missed, so very dear.”
You are missed everyday and will continue to be…..