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Joseph Kennedy Obituary

SAUGUS Joseph C. Kennedy, 42, of Saugus, died August 7, 2008, after a courageous and long-fought battle. He was the beloved husband of Amy (Fletcher) Kennedy; devoted father of Leah Kennedy; cherished son of Marie and Charles Kennedy of Waltham; dear brother of Martin Kennedy and his wife, Ellen, of Winchester, Diane Buckley of Norwood, Charles Kennedy of Middleton, Marie McAvoy and her husband, Tim, of Waltham, Kevin Kennedy and his wife, Beth, of Sudbury, Carol Bersaw and her husband, Dan, of Great Barrington, Steven Kennedy and his wife, Holly, of Maryland and Donna Clossey of Waltham. He was the brother-in-law of the late Phil Clossey; loving son-in-law of Sandra McNeil and her husband, David, of Malden and Thomas Fletcher and his wife, Gayle, of Danvers; brother-in-law of Donna Strong and her husband, Brian, of Saugus, and many loving nieces and nephews. His funeral from the Barile Family Funeral Home, 482 Main St., (Rte. 28), Stoneham, will be on Thursday, Aug. 14, at 9 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass celebrating Josephs life in St. Josephs Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield, at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 4 to 8 p.m. Parking attendants will be available. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Joseph to Family House, 233 McKee Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. For directions or to send a memorial condolences, please visit www.barilefuneral.com.

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Published by Waltham News Tribune on Aug. 11, 2008.

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Tina Parziale

August 19, 2008

Dear Amy & Leah,
It was a "gift" to know Joe in my lifetime. I will always remember him as someone who could make me laugh first thing in the morning when he would drop Leah off at preschool. He had the greatest love for you and Leah. My deepest sorrow to you both...Tina Parziale/Office Mgr. Peas in a Pod

Erin Del Vecchio Peas in a Pod Nursery School

August 15, 2008

Dear Amy and Leah
I can not express how sorry I am for your loss. The Kennedy Family has touch my heart in every sense of the word. I'll never forget Joe. He is an amazing man and will stay in my heart and everyone he has ever touched. Thank You for allowing me to be apart of your family.

Franziska Fabian

August 13, 2008

Dear Amy, Donna, Sandy and Family
So sorry to hear of your Loss and my Prayers and thoughts are with you all. May Joe's wonderful Memories give you Comfort, Hope and Strength now and in future.
You are all in my Prayers
Sissy

Jim and Hellen Sheehan

August 13, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Heaven has received a most wonderful angel.

Sandra McNeil

August 13, 2008

Dear Joe,

Your couragous fight is over, and now your shinning light is with us all. I love you with all my heart. We have so many wonderful memories. , I will always remember our outings with the kids, Holidays made so special with your Holiday fare, And I will remember you sending me home with your famous soup of the day. You were so wonderful to Amy and a devoted loving father to Leah. We will all stay close as we promised, and you will be with us always.
Love Sandie

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August 13, 2008

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Dave McNeil

August 12, 2008

Joe,you had a unique style of living.You were happy,kind,sharing,and had an incredible love for Amy and Leah,as well as for the rest of your family and anyone else that met you.I will miss you dearly my friend. I love you,JOE.

Andrea Keenan

August 12, 2008

Dear Amy and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. May many happy memories of Joe keep you comforted now and always.

Your friends at Cambria

David Kennedy

August 12, 2008

Dear Aunt Marie, Uncle Charlie, Amy and Family,

Although Joe faced many health challenges throughout his life, he has gifted all of us with an extraordinary example of how to surmount our limitations, contribute to our community, celebrate our friendships, and to be a loving and supportive son, husband, father, brother, and friend.

I hope that this thought and the memories of family and friends will comfort you in celebrating Joe's life and legacy to us all.

Cousin David

Dorna Devaney

August 12, 2008

I was so sorry to hear about Joe - I had the pleasure of working with him at Bear Hill and came to know a very funny and upbeat man - he never seemed to have a bad day - something we could all learn from - my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Carole Kennedy

August 12, 2008

Dear Family,
The last time I saw Joey was at the Post 440. We had a wonderful talk and he had a sparkle in his eyes and a smile on his face and such hope in his heart. That is how I will always remember him.

Love your Cousin Carole

Erin Kate McAvoy

August 11, 2008

Uncle Joey... I miss you more than words can express. We had so many good times together and many memories that I will never forget. I know that Uncle Phil was waiting for you with open arms. I love you!

Laura Groark

August 11, 2008

To The Kennedy Family, please know that you are in many people's thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, Laura Groark-Lynnhurst School

William and Janet Dargon

August 11, 2008

To the Kennedy Family-Our deepest condolences on the untimely passing of your dear husband, father, son and brother. Marie, you were there
for us in our sad times and we will be
there for you and your family now. We love you and will pray for your
whole family.

Casey and Michael Russo

August 11, 2008

Joe we love and miss you more than words can express. You will forever be with all of us. You alwys had a special way of making everyone feel special and loved- just as you are. We will always be here for Amy and Leah. We love you all so much.

Linda Goldstein

August 11, 2008

Amy - We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

The State Street Team: Linda Goldstein, Julie Walleston, Jeanne O'Connor-Green & Kristin Smith

Steven Kennedy

August 11, 2008

Our hearts are broken Joe but we know that yours is now free and that you are breathing easily and enjoying the presence of your Lord. Amy & Leah, we love you and will be there for you. All our love, Steven & Holly

jimmie carabineris

August 11, 2008

To the family of Joseph c. Kennedy I give my deepest condolence of this sad loss. He was great and kind gentlemen, who will live on forever not only in hearts of the people who knew him, but also in the rebirth of saugus comunity television and the wonderful new studio in the high school in the wonderful town of saugus massachusetts. A great and wonderful tribute to a man so full of energy and life. Remember all the joy that he has brought in your life. He has defenitly brought much joy to all the people of saugus and to that all I can say is thank you verry much Joe I will deeply miss you, and once again from the bottom of my heart thank you.

Jamy Whitcomb

August 11, 2008

Joe we love you and miss you more than words can express. We will always be there for Amy and Leah. We will always love you and we will never forget all the goods times we shared. You are loved by MANY.

Dolores DeVeau

August 11, 2008

Amy, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,

Denise DeVeau Loreti

August 11, 2008

Amy, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. May the happy memories that you shared with Joe keep you strong during this hard time.

Kim & Jerry Bocchino

August 11, 2008

Our dearest friend......we miss you more than words. Our lives will be forever changed. We will forever love you.

Steve Bullis

August 11, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Joyce & Tommy Glynn

August 11, 2008

Amy, Leah and the whole Kennedy Family - We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathies.

MOM KENNEDY

August 11, 2008

WE HAD A LOT OF GOOD TIMES JOE AND GOOD MEMORIES, LOVE MOM

MARIE MCAVOY

August 11, 2008

My dearst wonderful brother, Joey.
I miss you more than words can say. You will always be the life of the family even while you are in heaven. You are in good company, with Phil meeting you there. All my love and hugs, Your sister, Marie

Ann Thornton

August 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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