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for Leonard Kennedy
Terri Silipigni
July 8, 2008
To the Kennedy Family,
I am so sorry to hear that Lenney is no longer here with us. May the thoughts and memories of him comfort you in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
The Contento Family
July 4, 2008
May God's love give you peace and comfort at this time of your great loss. May He speed healing to your heart and His grace remind you what a blessing Len was to his family and community. You are in our prayers...
Sara Brown
July 4, 2008
Uncle Lenny is a person I will never forget, even though he only knew me for 12 years. he was always filled with happiness inside, and I look up to him for that. He must've been the nicest man I knew; he was such a holy man too. Everytime I came to visit, he would have us all pray before we left; that was so inspiring. Until God decides its my time; he will always be carried in my thoughts.
Donna Smith
July 4, 2008
I have so many fond memories of my loving brother Lenny growing up on the farm. I will always remember his loving smile and that twinkle in his eyes. He was always so full of life. Lenny was my best friend all through high school and my love for him will always be in my heart. "When we all get to heaven what glorious day." I will miss you. Your loving sister, Donna.
joan allen-moeller
July 4, 2008
Bette & Girls
our hearts and prayers are with you.
len was one of the good guys.
your good friends at Allen's
Lisa Damiano
July 3, 2008
Dear Bette ,girls and Kennedy family,
What an inspiration. Lenny was a blessed man. He was always so positive even in such trying times. I'm so happy I had the opportunity to get to know all of you through the years. The service for Lenny was very moving and showed what faith in the Lord can do. I always thought highly of your family and your Christian beliefs. Lenny surely shines like the brightest star in the heavens. I 'll remember him with every flower,or seed or vegetable that I plant. And they'll grow because of him. Love you all . I miss running up the street to grab a flower to fill an empty spot in my garden or to let Annie feed the fish or greet the customers!! RIP Lenny
Jim and Michele McIntyre
July 2, 2008
Uncle Lenny was a strong hardworking man who was an inspiration to our family. We can always remember his nice smile, his love for his family, and his passion for his business. He truly enjoyed his life on earth.
Aunt Bette-we will always think of you as a strong woman who is a real example to all of us.
We are praying that our Father in Heaven comforts you during this time.
May you find peace knowing that Uncle Lenny is with Jesus and his dad running around in heaven planting a beautiful garden for all of us. We cant wait to see it!!!
Victor and Barbara Scaranda
July 2, 2008
Bette & Daughters- We have just heard of the passing of Lenny. I was saddened that we were unable to attend the services as I was away on business. He will always be in our hearts and the memories of a Christmas tree from the market during the hollidays was a special event. God bless and take care- Barbara and Victor.
Cindy Scull
July 1, 2008
Just want to reflect on a special human being God sent us for sometime.
LENNY KENNEDY JR. BORN 10.06.1947 WENT TO TEND GOD'S GREEN HOUSES 06.18.08
When I first moved to Absecon 22 years ago. I went to "Kennedys Farm Market"
Plump and pregnant as a watermelon. I quess I fit in... I met Lenny and Sharon his sister they took me on a tour of the property there I met Bette and there four girls Brooke,Shelly,Dawn & Holly. The girls were swimming and playing on the swing set in the yard. The unbelievable aroma from the beautiful flowers that adorned the farm market and the unbelievable friendship I made in a moments time.
That grew for many years.
And my love for the garden and all its creatures. So every perennial,annual and vegetable I plant, I plant in Lenny's Garden, for the KENNEDY'S Thank you for being in my life. "GODS WILL"
WE MISS YOU ALL AND KNOW LENNY LIVES IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER AND IN MANY MANY GARDENS.....and every JERSEY TOMATO we grow...R.I.P LENNY KENNEDY
Forever friends Cindy and Mike Scull Karlee & Kerrie
Rich and Sue Lamkin
June 29, 2008
Lenny was truly a friend and we will miss him. His kind and gentle spirit radiated continuously every time we met. His positive attitude is a great tribute for his love and faith he had for his Saviour. One thing is for certain, he heard the words we ourselves long to hear, "Well done thy good and faithful servant". We know comfort will be yours through Lenny's memories and knowing you to will see him again.
Proverbs 3:5,6
Paul Carmel
June 28, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Carol Ann Kiemle
June 25, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Christina Cigala (Parks)
June 25, 2008
Dear Bette, the Girls, and all of Lenny's Family,
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. Words at this time can seem so empty and frail but know that my heart grieves with yours and rejoices that you will see him again in Heaven. He left a lasting legacy in the beauty of his wife and daughters and I believe that God welcomed him with open arms and the comment "Well done good and faithful servant."
With sympathy and the love of Jesus,
David Brown
June 25, 2008
Aunt Bette,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Dave, Carrie and The kids
Terry Ferante Butterhof's Shady Brook Farm
June 25, 2008
Bette and Family,
I have only met Lenny a few times in the past years but ever time he came onto the farm he greeted me as a long lost friend. We shared many stories about produce, flowers and just life. He was a kind man with a great passion for his work. He took pride in giving his custmors only the very best of the "Jersy Fresh". Even though he suffer so, one couldn't tell it by his smile or the pleasant words he spoke, The world has lost a great man. I thank God there are people in this world like Lenny who have touch my life in the smallest of ways.
My God Bless all of you.
Betty Ann Canino
June 25, 2008
Lenny was a great guy and he will be miss.
Darlene
June 24, 2008
Dear Bette and girls, Please be comforted by all your wonderful memories of Lenny (Dad). I will remember him as a loving, wonderful, easy going Dad to you girls while also instilling strong morals and priciples to believe in for your futures. I will also remember Lenny as a wonderful husband to you Bette. He always treated you with love and the utmost respect while at the same time keeping your marriage joyful and full of fun with his super sense of humor. I will remember Lenny's later years as a devoted Christian serving our Lord. God especially showed his love for me when he created a true gift, Lenny, my one and only precious brother. I will truly miss my brother who I loved, admired and respected. Until we meet in heaven all the wonderful memories I have of him will be tucked next to my heart along with his warm, loving smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you always, Sister, Darlene
Janet Phy
June 24, 2008
Bette and family,
Lenny was a great guy. We had fun going to school with each other. He will be missed.
Janet Phy
sharon ireland
June 24, 2008
To the kennedy Family,
Sorry to read about the passing of a wonderfull man but now is is a peace with some of my family.
Melissa McIntyre
June 24, 2008
I have such wonderful memories of my uncle Lenny and hold them close to my heart. He was a true blessing to his family and friends.He will be missed so much! But i know he's flying with the angels smiling that wonderful Uncle Lenny Smile!
Katie Brown
June 24, 2008
Uncle Lenny was and always will be a great man,and uncle. I love him very much and am thankful to have had him as my uncle. Family is the most important thing,and everyone could see that when they saw uncle Lenny.He believed in god,and was an inspiration to me and many others.He was stronger than anyone could ever be,and he will always be one of my heroes. I miss him very much,and will always love him and keep his memory in my heart.And i know he is in heaven with my mommom b,my little brother Daniel,aunt loraine,poppop k,and many other amazing people.And i will keep all the momories i have of him like thanksgiving,swimming in the pool,and sleeping over and watching movies with jules in my heart forever..I LOVE you uncle Lenny,your amazing<3
sharon ireland
June 23, 2008
the kennedy faimily len willl be greatly missised I grew up and knew his sister Sharon
Fern Brown
June 23, 2008
As the youngest of the Kennedy clan I don't have the same fond memories of the family farm as my older siblings, however there are plenty of fond memories of the farm market years. Looking back through time I see how Lenny & Bettes' girls have grown and changed and blossomed into the wonderful, caring and beautiful adults they are today thanks to their parents. Lenny truly cherished his family and it shows in the individuals they have become. I looked to Lenny as a Father figure when our own Father passed away many years ago. He always gave me the courage and strength I needed to carry on even though he may not have known it. Everytime I start to shed some tears I think of something funny Lenny did or see his smiling face. I know he is truly in a better place with Dad, Lorraine, Daniel, Mrs. Brown and all those who have passed on before him. He is now in our precious heavenly Fathers care. Even though I am saddened deeply by his passing I have the hope of meeting up with him again in heaven. God Bless you Bette for your faithful, unending love and dedication to my Brother.
Love you,
Fernie
Dean Jr. and Brooke Tommi
June 23, 2008
I feel so lucky to have grown up with an uncle like you. I have so many great memories working at the market and hanging out with the girls. For that i thank you so much. You were a great businessman and an even better family man. Thank you for all the memories.
Shelly (Kennedy) Spier
June 23, 2008
As his daughter, I was so richly blessed to have this amazing man to look up to throughout my life. He has made me the person I am today. It's in his steps I can only hope to follow; and what a blessing to know the steps he followed were those of our heavenly father. It is what gives me peace, knowing that when I see him again in heaven with that big smile he will once again lead me to our heavelnly father as he did on earth. There we will all rejoice as we are all together once again, so for now I will hold on to the memories that made us all laugh.
Jennifer Rann
June 23, 2008
To the entire Kennedy family,
Our hearts go out to you all. You all have been so strong through the years, and Lenny was truly an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be missed. Jennifer (Hackney) Rann
Marilyn (Mohn) Ryan
June 23, 2008
To the Kennedy Family...One of my most fondest memories is the summer of 1971 when I spent so much time at the Kennedy Farm in Pomona, due to my dear friend, Sharon, Lenny's sister, and the kindness of Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy. My family used to look forward to "Lenny the Huckster" coming around. Then throughout the years buying numerous plants and trees from him and getting all kinds of great advice on how nurture them.
Lenny was truly one of those great family men. Take comfort in knowing that you now have another guardian angel to watch over you.
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of good times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
May God bless you all & may the love of family and friends carry you through your grief.
Darlene McIntyre
June 22, 2008
We will miss Lenny so much but know that he will always remain close to our hearts forever. Sister, Darlene and Jim
Jodi Gioconda
June 22, 2008
Bette, Brook and family, How truly sorry I am for your loss, I like many others adored Lenny. Growing up your family was my second home and a majority of my memories involve the Kennedy clan. I was always greeted by Bette and Lenny with a warm hug and smile and I always knew I was welcomed. Lenny had a way of pushing me to try harder and gave me faith I could accomplish anything. I love all of you, and like many many others, will miss Lenny. How lucky you girls are to call him Dad. You are as always in my thoughts and prayers.
Allan Botwinick
June 22, 2008
LENNY was the kind of friend we all want to have.
As a young boy, we all loved to hang with him at his father's farm and check out all the old cars there. He was the friendliest kid with a good heart and always present smile. As an adult, his ethics of hard work, love of family and maintaining loyal friendships lived on.
In business, he was an honest, compassionate soul who was an inspiration to all who knew him.
I am proud to have known him and call him my friend. We will miss his bright light forever.
Rafael, Darlyne, Bremen and Lindsey de Haan
June 22, 2008
To the Kennedy Family:
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Carol Santo
June 22, 2008
To the Kennedy family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a wonderful man. Each time I pass by his old Market, I recall his kindness when he would give my preschool students a discount on pumpkins. Such a generous soul. He is missed.
Robert Daub
June 22, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie and Leisa Cook
June 22, 2008
Bette and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Lenny was a good man and an inspiration. I know that he was a true friend to my Frank before we lost him to cancer in December. I feel your deep sadness but know they are together in a better place. God Bless you and your family through the journey ahead.
Bonnie & Cha Thomas
June 22, 2008
Lenny will be missed by many.His heart was big enough to embrace everyone he came in contact with.Thanks for letting us into the circle of your lives.Our prayers are with all the family.
Sandra Price
June 22, 2008
I was so saddened to hear of Lenny's passing. Over the years he and your family went from someone I knew at the gym and market to friends. We shared our first attempts at skydiving-He and Shelly giving me the courage, simply by not having any fear. He also helped me down the black diamond slope being ever so patient and pretended to be tired when we made it to the bottom so I wouldnt be alone and had some hot cocoa. This was the kind of man that Lenny was, and he was that way with everyone. As is his family.
Although I have moved from the area and rarely get the chance to see you all-you remain in my heart and thoughts-and naturally my prayers. And the sign of true friends and good people-no matter how long its been -when I do get the chance to stop in, its like I was there just the day before.
I feel grateful to have known Lenny and all of you. I thank you all for sharing him with all of us.
My heart goes out to all of you....with much love, Sandy
Frank McGinley Jr.
June 21, 2008
To the Kennedy Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. I worked for Lenny when I was 12 years old and I can tell you that his work ethic and love for his family has stuck with me my entire life. He was a wonderful role model and was definitely a great man to look up to. Heaven is now a better place that he is up there. Words can not express how sorry I am. God Bless You and Your Family.
Michael & Cindy Frank
June 21, 2008
Lenny was truly one of a kind. A great friend and a outstanding individual. Everyone will miss his humor, laugh and smile. I know we will.
Joe & Kathy (Higgins) Anderson
June 21, 2008
Shelly and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. You'll always have wonderful memories of your dad, may he rest in peace.
Skip and Sarah Bellino
June 21, 2008
Lenny and I have known each other since high school. He will surely be missed by all who knew him and was certainly a model for all. We will all meet again in Heaven in the presence of the Lord Jesus. Our prayers are with the family and all who are impacted by his passing.
His smile will go on forever!
devon,shawn, and dean tommi
June 21, 2008
We love our Uncle Lenny
one of the best!
Sharon Tommi
June 21, 2008
Missing my brother who was and always will be so dear to me.
Kathy & Jimmy Bernhardt
June 21, 2008
Bette, We want to express our sadness to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in prayer at this time. It's hard to know just what to say. I know God will give peace. Love Kathy & Jimmy
Ann & Ed Kulesa
June 21, 2008
Dear Bette and Family, We are so saddened to hear of the loss of our wonderful friend. Lenny was one in a million. We loved his smile, witty sense of humor and caring heart. He will be missed by many people. I am sorry we can't be their for you at this time. You will all be in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless and Take Care. PS. See you some time in July. Love Ann & Ed
Marian Sallis-Wilson
June 21, 2008
Bette & Girls.....Eddy's sister Marian here...So sorry to hear of Lenny's passing. He'll be missed by many I'm sure.
John & Lee Wojculewski, Sr.
June 21, 2008
We have known Lenny for over 30 years - his personality was something you would never come across again. His kind generosity to anyone who needed it and his genuine smile were unforgettable. We will miss him terribly.
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