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Al proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 - 1953. He graduated from The University of Hartford in 1957. He worked for the State of Connecticut as a Social Worker until retirement.
He was an avid NY Giants and Boston Red Sox fan. Al was a gentle, patriotic, kind, thoughtful, generous gentleman. His faith was very important to him. He is already deeply missed.
In addition to his devoted wife, he leaves sister-in-law, Charlene H. Kennedy; nieces and nephews, William R. Kennedy, Jr., Jennifer Lajoie and husband Jeffrey, Thomas J. Kennedy, Jr., Sandra Kennedy and Loreen Bissell; and extended family.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, William "Bob" Robert Kennedy, Sr., Thomas "Jimmy" James Kennedy, Sr., and a niece, Alaine Kennedy.
Friends may call on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Montano-Shea Funeral Home, 922 Main Street, Winsted from 6 - 7 PM with a funeral service at 7 PM. Burial will be private at Village Cemetery, New Hartford with Military honors. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, PO Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438 or North Congregational Church, 17 Church Street N, New Hartford.
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