David J. Kennedy

David J. Kennedy obituary

David J. Kennedy

David Kennedy Obituary

Visit the Donohue Funeral Home - Newtown Square website to view the full obituary.

David J. Kennedy, 74, of Rosemont, PA, formerly of West Chester and Exton, passed away November 11, 2022.

Born April 12, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late John J. and Lillian M. (née Weed) Kennedy.

Dave graduated from Lansdowne-Aldan High School, Class of 1966.  He was employed as an accountant for Confab and Tyco Healthcare Group in King of Prussia and enjoyed his part time work in the deli department at Acme Markets, for over 28 years.    

Dave was a commander of the Awana boys and girls club as well as a leader in the Boys Scouts and loved camping with friends and family. He enjoyed trips to Florida and to the Jersey shore. He also enjoyed playing golf with his late brother.

Dave was the loving father of Dawn E. Kennedy-Ridgley (Pat); adoring grandfather of Madison L. Ridgley; devoted brother of Barbara White (George); caring uncle of Victoria Basalyga (Michael) and Stephanie Riley-Schafer (Rachel); and dear great-uncle of Charlotte Basalyga. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert B. Kennedy.

Services are private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Providence Animal Shelter, 555 Sandy Bank Rd, Media, PA 19063 and to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 30386, Philadelphia, PA  19103.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Donohue Funeral Home - Newtown Square

3300 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Make a Donation
in David Kennedy's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.

How to support David's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor David Kennedy's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Sign David Kennedy's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Plan and Price a Funeral

Create a funeral plan and price estimate in less than 5 minutes.