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James Kennedy Sr.

1928 - 2019

James Kennedy Sr. obituary, 1928-2019, Longmeadow, MA

BORN

1928

DIED

2019

James Kennedy Obituary

James Christopher Kennedy Sr., 90, formerly of the Sixteen Acres section of Springfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 21, 2019. James, son of the late James and Helen (Keane) Kennedy who immigrated to this country from County Kerry, Ireland, was born on December 15, 1928 and raised in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield. A graduate of Cathedral High School, he went on to proudly serve his country in the US Army. James worked in the sales department for Baystate Gas Company where he retired after 43 years of faithful service. James played football for Cathedral High School and also the Springfield Acorns. He was an avid fisherman and loved listening to Irish music. James also enjoyed taking trips to Cape Cod with his wife, Maureen. He was a proud member of the John Boyle O’Reilly Club and American Legion Post 277. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, John and Timothy Kennedy; and his sister, Mary O’Connor. James will be missed by all who knew him, including his beloved wife, Maureen (Lynch) Kennedy; his sons, Paul Kennedy and his wife Denise of East Longmeadow, and Jim Kennedy and his wife Mary-Jude of Longmeadow; his grandchildren, Egan, Cormac, Margaret, Lauren, and Shannon; and many extended family members and friends. Visiting Hours for James will be held Monday, February 25, 2019, from 4PM to 7PM at Sampson’s Chapel of the Acres, 21 Tinkham Road, Springfield. Friends are invited to meet directly at St. Mary’s Church, 519 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 10AM for James’s Liturgy of Christian Burial. Rites of Committal and Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, 1601 State Street, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in James’s memory may be made to Baystate Children’s Hospital, 280 Chestnut St., 6th Floor, Springfield, MA 01199.

Published by The Republican from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2019.
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Always a smile on his face and a good word for everyone. A great Irishman!

Daniel Murphy

February 26, 2019

Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your father.

Joe Christofori

February 25, 2019

a loved one

February 25, 2019

Another loss from the GREATEST GENERATION. A man who was selfless, who was all about family and who would never complain. A life well lived Big Jim! Thoughts and prayers.

Patrick and Leah O'Shea

February 25, 2019

Jim and Paul and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Condolences on the loss of your dad.
Bob and Pat Pouliot
Sarasota FL

Bob and Pat Pouliot

February 24, 2019

Michael Murphy

February 23, 2019

To my wonderful uncle who shaped my childhood memories that I treasure. He will be dearly missed and was loved tremendously. May God bless and embrace him., Love Mary Dean

February 23, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to you Maureen and your family. Our Cape Cod days as neighbors will forever remain in our hearts as well as Tom's and Jim's fishing tales. May our Lord watch over you during this hard time. With Love, Tom and Loretta Madden

Loretta Madden

February 23, 2019

Loretta Madden

February 23, 2019

To Jiim's wife and Family:
Jim was just a great guy. He was a fine athlete. I used to kid him that, when I was a youngster, my father would take me to watch him play, although he was only a couple of years older than I. Later, we enjoyed welcoming in the new year in Chatham with the Burkes and the Moriartys. He was always good for a story and a laugh. He will be missed. We'll be thinking of you in these difficult times.
Love, Bill and Pat Fitzgerald

Bill and Pat Fitzgerald

February 22, 2019

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25

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sampson’s Chapel of the Acres

21 Tinkham Road, Springfield, MA

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26

Liturgy

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Church

519 Longmeadow St., Longmeadow, MA

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