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JAMES L. "JIM" KENEFICK

Needham, Massachusetts

1929 - 2020

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KENEFICK, James L. "Jim" Of Needham, passed away on November 14, 2020, at the age of 91 years old, after a long and distinguished life that focused on family, faith and public service. Jim was born on June 25, 1929, in Detroit, MI, to James William Kenefick, a plumber, and Agnes Emily Kenefick...

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Bill and I met Jim when he moved to Waterstone. In a matter of minutes, Jim found that we shared a family connection through his wife's family. Jim persisted in knowing exactly which small town on the Hudson River had been my hometown. When he recognized it - Haverstraw, NY - we became fast friends. Jim was a man of faith and I truly appreciated Jim's presence at Bill's funeral Mass and luncheon that followed.
My deep condolences to Jim's family and Martha. How proud you must be...

I was so sorry hear about Jim's passing. My wife and I were very fortunate to have Jim and Alice for neighbors for over 20 years. Both were very special people and will be missed.

Maj. Kenefick,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army and USAR-especially when you served in Korea fighting the communist North Koreans and Chinese as a member the 27th Infantry-the “Wolfhounds” of the 25th Infantry Division. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

It was a pleasure to work with Jim when he & Alice moved from Harris Ave, and later, for Jim's move to Wellesley. He did have a great sense of humor, and was an interesting man to talk with. He talked often about his children. I'm very glad I got to meet him.