Jonathan Peter Kenneth

Jonathan P. Kenneth, 74, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024 at Hospice by the Sea in Boca Raton, Florida after a long illness.

Jon - or Jonny, as his family called him - was born in 1949 in New York City. When he was 9 years old, he had the opportunity to join his mother on an around-the-world cruise, a formative experience that provided a lifetime of stories and shared mementos. He attended Deerfield Academy and the George Washington University before eventually returning to New York, where he co-owned Mallory Data Systems, a technology recruiting and staffing company.

Jon was passionate about fitness and an avid competitor. One of his proudest accomplishments was earning a black belt and studying at the Tae Kwon Do studio of S. Henry Cho in New York City. He shared this passion with his sons, taking them to classes and always encouraging their active pursuits. He remained dedicated to working on his own strength and fitness, installing a heavy bag in his garage and working out daily.

After leaving New York City, he founded and ran the I.S. Group Inc., a technology recruiting company based in Boca Raton, Florida. In Florida, Jon also became active in the shooting sports community. This hobby brought him many friendships and offered an opportunity to continually sharpen his own skills as he pursued new challenges.

Jon doted on his grandchildren, often spending days questing after the perfect gift for birthdays or Hanukkah, and marveling at their accomplishments. He was also an avid reader, and the advent of the Kindle only fueled his appetite for books. He was a particular fan of historical nonfiction and mystery or espionage novels, and he loved seeing his grandchildren develop a love of books.

Jon is survived by two sons and their families: Michael and Kirsti Kenneth, parents of Zachary and David, and William and Rachel Kenneth, parents of Emilia. He is also survived by his sister, Toni Davis.