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Grace Kennedy Obituary

KENNEDY-Grace M. (nee Lauricella) Of Buffalo, NY entered into rest October 19, 2007; beloved wife of the late James M. Kennedy; devoted mother of Joanne (late Edward) Reddy, Julia (late James) Stamey (Nick Mortellaro), Joseph (Carol) Kennedy, Harold Kennedy, Ted (Netty) Kennedy, MaryAnn (Michael) Schipani and Gail (Rick) Godfrey; cherished grandmother and mother-like to Richard and Kathleen; fond grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren; loving daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine (nee Scaglione) Lauricella; dear sister of Mary (Leo) Ciaravino and the late James, Charles, John and Carl Lauricella; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Northtowns Chapel), 885 Niagara Falls Blvd., near Eggert/Sheridan Dr., on Monday from 4-9 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 20 Herkimer St., Buffalo, on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock (please assemble at church). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Published by Buffalo News on Oct. 21, 2007.

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Patti Barrett

November 16, 2007

To All of you..
I am very sad to have read that your wonderful Grace is no longer with us. She was always like a ray of sunshine. Always made me feel good. We may have lost touch over the years, but you guys are still fond memories in my heart. Joann, Judy,and all of you please know I share in your loss. Love Always
Patti Barrrett
(Grant Street)

Lucy Marino

November 1, 2007

Dear Kennedy Family
I am so sorry about your wonderful mother. I have not seen Grace for a long time. But when I first came to Buffalo she was so nice to me and my family. A beautiful person. And I understand she has a wonderful family. I am sorry. I loved her. God Bless you all.

brenda calabro

October 29, 2007

when you were born your mother chose the perfect name for you! GRACE how beautiful and glorius is that. I will remember your wounderful large pot meals that you always offered to anyone who entered your home and your kind smile that made me feel so comfortable there. But I'm most impressed with your abilty to have raised such a loving and caring family that will do anything for each other. I have been blessed to a part of this great family and today i thank you! Now you are watching over your family with more power than you have ever had before. You were such a great mother.I can only imagine how great!!!! a guardian angel you will be.Your love will always be around forever and ever.
I love You!
Brenda Gatti (Calabro)

October 29, 2007

To the Kennedy Clan,What words could describe all of our good times through the years ,there were to many to write.All of you were like my family even till this day.I feel your pain and sorrow but all of you should keep your heads up high for the wonderful times you had together with momma.She was very proud of you guys and if my son would take care of me 1/10 of the way you guys did I would be one happy angel.Your family should be proud of the greatest times you showed her.She is definatly shining down on everyone.I love you guys forever,Karen

October 28, 2007

Dear KENNEDY FAMILY
WE ARE SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER
SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY.
THE BLOCK CLUB

Jamie godfrey

October 28, 2007

If tears could build a stairway up memory lane.I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. Grandma i love you soo much!! Grandma please watch over us, we need you!<3

October 25, 2007

Mommas Sweet Love
One day in 1922....
The lord said to Josephine, this child Grace i give to you....
Love her, teach her well, care for her and watch her grow....
For one day she will meet a boy name Jim and away together they will go......
Grace will be blessed with seven of heavens best....
Four will be girls and three of them boys....
They will have so much love they won't need many toys.....
She taught those children all she knew....
She just could'nt believe how fast they grew.....
Today we all thank the Lord up above....
For it is all of us who are blessed with mommas sweet love....
I love you Momma
JuJu

October 25, 2007

I Love you, I Love you, I Love you, I will never forget you. You are the most beautiful Lady to ever walk this earth. God Blessed us all with you.We thank him, and we thank you for being you. We will never forget you, Please keep a close eye on us all. You and God.
your children xoxoxox

October 23, 2007

I was so saddened to hear of your mother's passing, she was such a sweet lady! Hold dear to your memories.

Lu Ann Love(Infantino)

Dominic & Jamie Calandra

October 22, 2007

Judy, Maryanne, Gail and the rest of your families, We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

Tracy

October 22, 2007

Rich & Bridget,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. If there is anything that I can do, please call me.

Christmas Eve 2006

October 22, 2007

Non with daughter Julie and great-granddaughter Madeline Reese

October 22, 2007

October 21, 2007

It is so hard to see this world without you. You are the kindess, sweetest lady I have ever known. I will always Love you, you are so missed. Not a day will ever go by without thinking about you. You will live in our hearts forever.
Hearts that Love you so much.xoxoxo

Rich Reddy

October 21, 2007

THANK YOU NANA,

For the times you let me mix the cookie dough and roll meatballs for sauce; for the countless games of 500 rummy.
THANK YOU NANA
For the times we spent watching your favorite soaps - All My Children & The Young and The Restless; for the times I had to go to Bingo with you but you let me play outside.
THANK YOU NANA
For the secrets you kept for me and the love and understanding that you gave so freely.
THANK YOU NANA
You taught me so much about what is really important in life, being honest and true, having faith in God and always putting family first.
THANK YOU NANA
I will miss you greatly, but I will always have you in my heart.
Your Grandson

Paul Baglio, Jr.

October 21, 2007

I am saddened by the passing of Mrs. Kennedy. Although I have not seen her nor the family for many years, I have fond memories of our gatherings in the old West Side neighborhood.
Best wishes to all.

Henry Kelly Morgan

October 21, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 21, 2007

Loving you so much, missing you already.

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