Frances C. Kennedy

Frances C. Kennedy obituary, Quincy, MA

Frances C. Kennedy

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Frances Kennedy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of Massachusetts on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Frances C.(Vitulano) Kennedy, 88 of Quincy passed away October 2, 2025 following a period of declining health. She was the loving mother of Cyndi Barter and husband Dan of Weymouth, Linda Gosselin and husband Scott of Kingston, Robin Garvey and husband Michael of Holbrook, Jackie Kennedy of Hull, John Kennedy of Weymouth, Bob Kennedy of Holbrook and Caroline Ibrahim of Boston, and the late Edward Kennedy.. She is also survived by her beloved furry companion Kneeko.
Daughter of the late Salvator and Annina (Paglione) Vitulano. Sister of Michael Vitulano of Quincy, Eleanor Groezinger of Quincy and the late Anntoinette Kane, Mary Carter, Susan Gianinno, Lucy Baker, Emma Dibona and Salvatore Vitulano. She was the cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
She loved ballroom dancing, dancing at the Pavillion at Nantasket Beach, gardening,Bingo and Travelling.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours from 4:00pm-6:00pm on Thursday October 16, 2025 in the Hamel-Lydon Chapel, 650 Hancock Street, Quincy MA, 02170.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Frances's name to the Dana Farber Cancer Center, 101 Columbian St, Weymouth, Ma

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Upcoming Events

Oct

16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hamel-Lydon Chapel

650 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02170

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