Hugh Robert "Bob" Kennedy

Hugh Robert "Bob" Kennedy obituary, Litchfield, CT

Hugh Robert "Bob" Kennedy

Hugh Kennedy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thurston Rowe Funeral Home on Feb. 17, 2025.

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Warren - H. Robert (Bob) Kennedy, 83, passed away on February 13, 2025 at Danbury Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Platt Kennedy.
Bob was born in Torrington on August 24, 1941 to the late Hugh and Beatrice Kennedy. He was raised in Roxbury and graduated from Woodbury High School.
In 1962, Bob began working for the Litchfield County Artificial Breeders as a technician, serving dairy farms in Litchfield County. He continued to work through many mergers and changes in the dairy industry retiring in 2007 as a District Manager. A true people person, Bob not only enjoyed helping family, friends and neighbors but truly enjoyed working with farmers and co-workers throughout his career. He also appreciated the continuing friendship and helping hands enjoyed during his later years.
In addition to his wife, Linda, of Warren, Bob is survived by three sons; William (Allyson) of Sharon, James (Wendy) of W. Cornwall, and David of Bantam, a sister, Peggy Johnson of Tallahassee, Fl; a granddaughter, Amanda of Litchfield, four grandsons; David (Brenda) of Harwinton, Thomas (Jamie) of Harwinton, William of Southbury and Patrick of W. Cornwell and three great-grandchildren; Kayden, Kolton and Reagan.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, February 21 from 5-7pm at Thurston Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. Graveside services will be held in the spring.
Memorial contributions "In Memory of Bob Kennedy" may be made to the Warren Volunteer Fire Co. (Ambulance Service), 11 Sackett Hill Rd., Warren, CT 06754 or to 4-H Foundation, 843 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790.

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Joann

March 19, 2025

Sorry Linda I am JoAnn Colaer and always think of you since Brenda died June 2020.

Sylvia Sostak

February 19, 2025

My condolences to all the family.I knew Bob for many years.He & I share the same Birthday.He will definitely be missed.Love Always,Sylvia"Bourdeau"Sostak

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