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Mary Kennedy Obituary
of Johnson City
Mary A. Kennedy, 74, of Johnson City, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday afternoon, October 28, 2007, at Wilson Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her parents, Stanley and Frances Sypniewski; three brothers, Joseph, Stanley, Jr. and Walter Sypniewski; and a sister, Sophie Woodruff. She is survived by a daughter and her companion, Debra Kennedy and Frank Woodruff, Johnson City; a son and his companion, Mark Kennedy and Gina Statts, Endicott; a grandson, Sgt. Jimmy Kennedy, currently stationed in Afghanistan, and fiancee, Katie Parshall and their daughter, Jillian Kennedy, Binghamton; two granddaughters, Justine and Emily Clarke, Johnson City; her sister and best friend, Helen Farrell, Johnson City, and her companion, Leonard Glosenger, Honesdale, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Christine Sypniewski, Johnson City; three nieces and one nephew, Diane McQuade, Patricia Schulze, Jane Krebbeks, James Woodruff and their families. She was a 1951 graduate of Johnson City High School. She was a member of St. James Church, Johnson City where she was on the Tabernacle Society, Bereavement Luncheon Committee, The Ladies of Columbus and the Over 50 Club. She was a retired employee of the IBM Corporation in Endicott and was a former employee of Boscov's Department Store in Binghamton. Mary loved sweets and enjoyed baking for everyone and every occasion. She had a big heart and will be missed by her family and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at the J.F. Rice Funeral Home, Inc., 150 Main Street, Johnson City, Friday, at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at St. James Church, where a Funeral Mass will be offered. Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Town of Maine, N.Y. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday from 4-7 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the St. James Church Memorial Fund, 147 Main St., Johnson City, N.Y. 13790, in Mary A. Kennedy's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Kennedy
Jessica Rake
November 13, 2007
Though it seems impossible to grasp the thought of someone with such a true appreciation for life passing, "Mrs Kennedy's" memory will certainly live on in the lives of those she has touched, especially mine. I've always said that I believe those involved in my childhood are responsible for my growing up to be the person I am today, and she definitely had her hand in those important years of my life. My thoughts are with all of you and Mary will always remain in my memories. With love..
Bunny McGovern
November 9, 2007
Dear Deb,Thankfully our wonderful memories are something we can always hold onto. Your Mom was a really funny, loving, wonderful person. How she put up with when we were younger.....the Ventura..with that "yellow means slow down not go like hell!"playing cards at your kitchen table, her putting up with that but also feeding us and all the wonderful baking she did!!! We had great times and all our mothers put up with us.She was great and loved by many. You are in my thoughts and prayers...We will stay in touch, and our doors are always open. Call me...love Bun
Kim (Scott) Dyson
November 4, 2007
Deb & Mark,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I didn't know your mom but, I know how much you thought of her.
Brenda (Cole) Darling
November 3, 2007
Deb & Mark,
I'm so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was a nice lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Brenda
Casey Oltz
November 2, 2007
deb & mark -I just wanted to let you know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. It was a beautiful service today, and Deb, your rememberance was very moving. Your mom was so good to Eleanor and she's going to be lost without her. If there's anything we can do, or anything you need please don't hesitate to contact us. Your mother will be sorely missed. Please keep in touch.
November 1, 2007
Deb, Mark and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I still have many wonderful, fun memories of our "Lester Ave" families. Your Mom always watched out for us. I hope you all find some comfort and please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Beth (Surowka) McDonald
Judith Clarke
October 31, 2007
Dear Deb, unfortunately Mary probably never really understood how important she was in my life, or how much our little dinner " get togethers " meant to me. Maybe if it's true that all is revealed in heaven, she now knows just that. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time in your life, and you will allways be a sister to me in my heart. I will allways be there for you if you need me. Love, Jude.
Lottie Olszewski
October 31, 2007
Our sincere sympathy to Mary's family. She always had a smile on her face and a made you feel special. God bless you all. A high school classmate.
Lottie T. and Frank Olszewski
Marian Carrigan-Williams
October 31, 2007
Deb, Mark and Helen,
I am so sorry to hear of Mary's passing. My prayers are with you in your time of grief. It's not that long ago that I talked with her.
David Stark
October 31, 2007
"As neat as a pin
With a friendly grin
Always ready with a joke
To pass onto other folk "
Quote from our yearbook
That is how we can recall Mary
David Stark
Class of 1951 JCHS
David Stark
October 31, 2007
As our yearbook states:
" As neat as a pin
With a friendly grin
Always ready with a joke
To pass onto other folk. "
That is how we can remember her
David Stark JCHS Class of 1951
Laur Lenga
October 31, 2007
Deb,Mark and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a wonderful person. Deb if there's anything you need please call.
OZZIE WARD
October 31, 2007
AM GLAD TO KNOW MARY AS A PERSONAL FRIEND,KNEW HER ALL THRU SCHOOL DAYS AND RIGHT UP TILL NOW,SHE MADE MY DAY PLENTY OF TIMES BY JUST BEING IN OUR PRESENCE.
WILL SURELY BE MISSED BY PLENTY OF
HER FRIENDS
Susan Pastor
October 31, 2007
Dear Deb and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Mary's death. All of us kids have fond memories of growing up in J.C. Please know our thougts are with you. Sincerely, Bob & Sue Pastor
Shirley Swartz
October 31, 2007
To the family of Mary Kennedy my deepest sympathy. Mary was a great Lady and Friend and am so Thankfull I got to know her while working with her at Boscovs. May God Bless you All In Your Time Of Sorrow.
Charles&Nancy McDonald
October 31, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Bev Burns
October 31, 2007
Deb,
I am sorry to hear about your mother. She was such a nice lady. I always enjoyed talking with her. She just made you feel good after speaking with her. I will miss seeing her at church and Boscov's. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time.
Mark Kvassay
October 31, 2007
Dear Mark, Debbie and the rest of the family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Mary's death. Lord knows she was a wonderful person and she will be missed dearly, she was like a mother to me at times.
I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend her funeral because I am in CT. working and won't be home until Saturday. I just wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are out to all of Mary's family and may God Bless her soul.
Sincerely your old neighbor,
Mark Kvassay
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