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Brian Kennedy Obituary
Forney, TX - Mr. Brian James Kennedy passed away from natural causes with his wife of 53 years, Irene, by his side on August 21, 2021. Brian was born in May 1943 in Brooklyn, NY the son of James and E. Marion Kennedy.
Brian is survived by his wife Irene Kennedy (LaBelle), his son Kevin Kennedy and wife Cynthia, his daughter Colleen Kennedy Harrigan and his seven grandchildren.
After high school, he attended the U.S. Coast Guard Academy for a year before enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps. He served from 1963 to 1966 as an electrician rising to rank of Corporal.
Brian attended the UCONN earning a BS in Civil Engineering. He worked as an engineer before starting his third career as an attorney.
He graduated from the University of Houston in 1980 with his Doctorate of Juris Prudence. Brian spent his legal career in Putnam, CT where he served the town as a leader in local politics and the VFW. His final years were spent in Texas with his wife Irene.
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Ann Panteleakos
October 14, 2021
Irene. I´m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Bill & Cindy Martin
September 14, 2021
Irene,
So sorry to read of Brian's passing. Many fond memories of our VFW years...God bless him and may he rest in peace.
Norman Manis
August 29, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jean Ryan
August 27, 2021
Our sincere condolences to Irene and the family. May Brian rest in peace.
Jeanne (LaBelle)Trudo
August 26, 2021
My sincerest condolences to Irene and family. Love Jeanne
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