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Robert Kennedy Obituary


Robert A. Kennedy, Sr.
of Binghamton, N.Y.
Robert A. Kennedy, Sr., passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2008. He was predeceased by his son, George Kennedy; his brothers, Curtis Kennedy, Jr. and Donald Kennedy, Sr.; parents, Mary and Curtis Kennedy, Sr. He is survived by his children, Crystal Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Jr., Doreen and "Douglas" Anglin, Adriane Lewis; grandchildren, Jemila and "Derek" Pierce, Erica, LeRyan, Lorenzo Kennedy, Sophia Prescott, Shelton McKoy; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Audrey and "Lorenzo" Nathan, Kay Kennedy, Wanda and "Brantley" Hawkins; sister-in-law, Barbara Kennedy; one aunt, Nancy Gough; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Funeral Services will be held at the Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc., 137 Robinson St., Binghamton, Friday at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Spring Forest Cemetery, Binghamton. The family will receive friends at the Shea Funeral Home, Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Aug. 20, 2008.

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Danielle Gulick

August 31, 2008

I was Robert's nurse's aide when he was at Lourdes. I really enjoyed his humor and how sweet he could be. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I'm sorry for your loss.

Greg Loveria

August 26, 2008

Big Bob and Family,

I just learned of your father's passing Bob. I was so sorry to hear of this belatedly after his services. You and your family have always been there for us in our times of loss, most recently with the passing of our brother Tim and also with our Dad. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you in your time of sorrow. Please do not hesitate to get in touch. - The Loveria Family

DEBBIE BURKE

August 20, 2008

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MAY THE MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD HELP YOU THRU YOUR GRIEF. I HAD ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING HIM WHEN I DID.

gee bush

August 20, 2008

I've worked with Robert at SWS and he was a very sweet person. My prayers go out to the family. He will be missed.

Benay Rodriguez

August 20, 2008

Dear Crystal. Doreen and B.J.
I remember the visits and time you spent with Bobbie and his family when you were small children...those are the memories you keep...Bobbie, Mama Mae and Uncle Tony are in a place we all will be...I love u all children...God Bless
Aunt Benay, Cousins Evan and Aaron

BETTY REESE

August 20, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

ROSE SMITH

August 20, 2008

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

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