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John Kennedy Obituary

John F. Kennedy WOODSTOCK- John F. Kennedy, 81, passed away Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Kingston Hospital. Born June 9, 1929 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Matthew and Nancy Roche Kennedy and had resided in Woodstock for the past 30 years. He was a district manager for Met Life before his retirement. Surviving are his wife Joey Kollmer Kennedy, a son Peter Kennedy of Woodstock, three brothers, William of Fla., Frank of Reno, Nev., and Matthew Kennedy of Lake Ronkonkoma, neices and nephews. He was predeseased by a sister Ann Fahrman. Friends may call at Lasher Funeral Home, Inc., 100 Tinker St., Woodstock Wednesday 2 to 4 7 to 9 p.m. The procession will form 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home and 10:30 a.m. a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. ColemanChurch in East Kingston. Burial will follow in the Woodstock Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the charity of ones choice, would be appreciated.

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Published by Daily Freeman from Apr. 25 to Apr. 26, 2011.

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D Smith

May 7, 2011

Mr. Kennedy was a great guy who always treated me with a lot of kindness and respect. I remember riding with Pete to band practice and hockey games and listening to his father entertain us with his quick wit and hilarious stories. Those were some great times. I'm sure that Mr. Kennedy will be sitting front row center and cheering loudly when Pete and I restart the BWF in the next life.
He will be missed.

May 5, 2011

Jackson, I'm going to miss you. There is no one around who remembers what we remembered --- it was always fun just talking about our lives. So, please, save me a seat close to you so we can
talk about "old times" and throw in a little trivia to keep our brains working.

Say hello to everyone for me.

Joey take good care of yourself, Peter take good care of your Mom.

See ya when I see ya, Jackson
Bill

Annie Saccoman

April 27, 2011

Joey & Peter,
A piece of my heart and soul left me when I heard of Jack's passing. He was more than a good friend to me,...our friendship began over 25 years ago, and you both were family to me. Altho, I have not seen him in a long time, I will miss him forever. Earth has one less angel, and heaven has one more. I know he is looking down watching over you.

Jane and Jim Giordano

April 27, 2011

We will miss Jack so much....his tall tales and funny stories.
His gift for making you feel special.
Thank you, Joey, for sharing him with the rest of us.
He will always be loved and remembered as a great brother and friend in our family.

Linda and Larry Queipo

April 26, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Jack. We remember him fondly with his wonderful sense of humor. He was a kind and caring man. Our thoughts and prayers are with Joey, Peter the rest of the family.
Linda and Larry Queipo

Maggie Jones

April 26, 2011

Jack was always a friend and good listener ever since I was thirteen making candles with him in milk cartons setting in a bowl of ice and drinking Ovaltine. He always had a joke and something to say that was worth listening to. Always kind and thoughtful, I love Jack like a brother but more than that, like a good friend too. I will miss him in voice but I know I'll be able to talk to him forever.

Shannon Kennedy

April 26, 2011

Uncle Jack always had a smile and a joke for us. My memories of him are happy, and I know that he is peaceful now. My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Joey and cousin Peter. Love, Shannon

Scott Drew

April 26, 2011

Uncle Jack was a kind man; I remember him best as a summer companion when I would visit family in New York. He always used to tell me he grew too tall for his hair when I asked why he had none. My thoughts and prayers are with him and our family.

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