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John Kennedy Obituary
Canandaigua: May 26, 2009, age 63. He is survived by his wife, Katherine "Kate" Kennedy; 3 children, Christopher Kennedy of Laramie, WY, Lindsay Kennedy of Boston, MA & Matthew Mang (Inca Barnes) of Canandaigua; grandson, Jackson Kennedy Mang; sister, Kathleen (Wayne) Manning of Sarasota, FL; dear aunt, Hazel Rector of Rushville; nephew, Brett Manning; niece, Meridith Manning. Mr. Kennedy worked as an Attorney in Canandaigua for many years.
Friends may call TODAY (Thurs.) from 4-8 PM at Johnson-Kennedy Funeral Home, Inc., 47 N. Main St., Canandaigua. His Funeral Service will be held Friday 11 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 100 N. Main St., Canandaigua. Private Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canandaigua. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Canandaigua Salvation Army, 110 Saltonstall St., Canandaigua, NY 14424.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kennedy
Mike and Debby Foster
June 15, 2009
John Kennedy was one of the kindest men we've ever known. We treasure the friendship that we shared with him and send our love to his beautiful wife Kate, whom he adored.
He will be missed greatly and remain in our hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Helen Clark Reinhofer
June 5, 2009
My sincere sympathy to ALL of John's family and especially to Kathy. I feel sure you have great memories. I remember John when we were small children
in the summertime in Middlesex and playing on Uncle Roy's & Aunt Bessie's farm and at the Meadowbrook cottage on Canandaigua Lake. Such fond memories.
Jim and Cathy Williford
June 1, 2009
John introduced me to my wonderful husband. We shared an incredible summer with John in 1975 on the farm - the memories will always be with Jim and me. Our thoughts and prayers are with John and his family.
Cherrie Barbour
May 28, 2009
I met John at the U of R and later knew him in Naples, NY. He was a lot of fun and I remember his smile very clearly although I have not seen him since the 70's. I envy his family to have had him nearby for all these years. John handled the separation of my husband and myself, and it was my ex-husband who let me know of John's passing. I am sad today, for a spirit that I once knew and liked, has left this earth. May he find joy in the afterlife. My heart is with his family.
Jim and Janet Hamilton
May 28, 2009
I had the pleasure of knowing John all the way back to our college days together at the U of R. Janet has known him since 1970. He was indeed one of the most decent and honorable persons we have ever known, with a wonderful sense of humor and sharp, dry wit.
We hope Kate and all his family can take some comfort knowing how much John was loved and respected by so many whose lives he has touched through the years. He will be greatly missed.
Dave Zacharias
May 28, 2009
Fare thee well kind sir. My prayers are with you and your family. A more compassionate and respected man I have not yet met.
bob smith
May 28, 2009
i am truly saddened to know of the passing of john kennedy. i know he will be greatly missed by his wife kate, my step daughter inca, her fiance matt mang, and of course my grandson jackson kennedy mang, plus many many others of his family and friends. i'm so sorry that i only had the opportunity to be in johns company but on two occasions, but each time it was evident of his compassion to all things and how it emmanatd to those around him. he will be missed by many, and may he always be remembered for who he was and what he stood for. honesty and intergrity
Jeff Morris
May 28, 2009
John was a great attorney, respected advocate, and truly a fine person. I was honored to have known him. Condolences to his family.
Shirley Williams
May 28, 2009
My sincere sympathy to all the family at this time. My memories of John are from many years, growing up in Middlesex, his parents and grandparents were part of the fabric of that small town. That background served him well. May good memories carry the family through this time of sorrow.
Clark&Terri Gerstner
May 27, 2009
We're so sorry to hear this awful news. John was a good friend as well as a fair and honest Attorney.
Cindy Wallace
May 27, 2009
John was one of the most compassionate, honorable men I have known. It was always a pleasure to work with him and be in his company. He will be sadly missed by his community, colleagues and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. May your wonderful memories sustain in the days ahead. I will always remember him fondly.
Bonnie Havens
May 27, 2009
I've known John since I was a small child. He was always kind to me. I could see right away that he was someone you could trust, it poured out of him. He shared that with me when I was eventually able to babysit his children. He will be missed in the legal community as well. He could always be counted on to handle any situation with integrity and honesty. He was a friend and colleague and I will miss him.
Lee Beaulac
May 27, 2009
I am deeply saddened by John's passing. My family and I feel a tremnedous loss. John was a great friend. We have such wonderful memories of the many good times we shared over the years. "The Counselor" was there for us each time we needed his advice or help with some "legal" issue (I am using a very expansive definition of "legal" as there was nothing he wouldn't do to help us). Words cannot express the sorrow we are all feeling today. We send Kate and the kids our heartfelt sympathy. God Bless.
Lorie and Milt Adam
May 27, 2009
We have known John for so long. He was a kind gentleman and to have is life end so soon.
I enjoyed him as a teacher, back in the day. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and the "family" that works at the office. He will be deeply missed.
Jay Mitchell
May 27, 2009
John was a wonderful man. I valued his advice as an attorney, but valued his humanity and friendship much more. I am sad about his passing, and send deepest and sincerest sympathies to Kate, family and dear friends.
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