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KENNEDY, KEVIN M., 52, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at home. Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of Donald F. Kennedy, Sr. and the late Joan M. (Riggs) Kennedy. Kevin was employed as a juvenile corrections officer for the State of Rhode Island for 20 years before retiring in July of 2011. He was the beloved father of Michael P. Kennedy, Corrections Officer at the Wyatt Detention Center and his wife, Candace and Christopher K. Kennedy, Providence Police Officer; brother of Donald F. Kennedy, Jr. and his wife, Patricia; Paul J. Kennedy and his wife, Gloria; Edward S. Kennedy and his wife, Carolyn, and the late Robert J. Kennedy; brother-in-law of Audrey Kennedy; cherished grandfather of Katelyn Marie and Karah Lauryn Kennedy and the late Kendrah Lea Kennedy and uncle of several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held Saturday, February 25 at 8:30 am from the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Home, 2435 Warwick Ave. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter Church, Fair Street, Warwick at 9:30. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Information and condolences, visit TheQuinnFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Providence Journal on Feb. 23, 2012.

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February 21, 2013

I miss you. ~ L

Dave & Mickey Joly

March 12, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Kennedy family on Kevin's utimely passing. We just heard the news and are deeply sadden.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Kevin gave the gift of laughter
And dried his share of tears.
He left his mark on many lucky lives
Throughout the years.
He spread a lot of love around,
He shed a world of light,
And in the memories he left,
His spirit still shines bright.

Rest in Peace, Kevin,
We all love you.

Dave and Mickey Joly

Jim Tallman

March 4, 2012

It's been a long time since the Marriott days, but those great memories and laughs working and hanging out with Kevin for those years
have, and will, continue to brighten every day. My Condolences to all the Kennedy's, So sorry for your loss.

Johnny Strain

February 27, 2012

Dear Paul, Gloria, and Family -- I was very sorry to hear about the recent passing of Paul's brother. I hope the many kind words and prayers of family and friends will help you through this most difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!

Ret. Sgt. George Thomas, EPPD

February 27, 2012

Donald, My sincere deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. I wish I could have attended the services. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

February 26, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Kevin..loved working with him at T O's...Gene Blair

Tom & Kelly Cassin

February 26, 2012

Dear Ed and family;
Tom and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.

John O'Leary

February 26, 2012

To all the Kennedy family:
Ann and I send our condolences to you upon learning of the passing of Kevin. We are so sorry for your loss. May the love and support of others help to carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Margaret Corey

February 26, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Billy,Glenda,Travis,Katie McCusker

February 26, 2012

paul,gloria and the entire kennedy family. Thinking of you all, in your time of sorrow.

Anne Louise Paolilli

February 25, 2012

Dear Kevin,

I was shocked to hear that you left this world so suddenly, at such a young age. Your family members are so obviously pained and missing you. You would be so proud at the grace and composure that Mike and Chris possessed as they greeted the mourners. You were a unique character, Kevin Michael Kennedy. Unforgetable for so many reasons. That huge smile and booming laugh (I did used to shush you alot). Although our married life was brief, it will always be one of the most important times of my life. I know that someday, we will meet again and I hope that we can laugh till we cry. Until then, watch over Dad, Donald, Paul, Eddy, Mike, Chris, your grandchildren and all of your other "peeps". And know that in the 52 years you spent here, you made a difference to alot of people.

Rest in Peace, Kevin.

Love, Annie

Ernie Greco

February 25, 2012

Paul,
I'm very sorry for the loss of your brother, Kevin. My thoughts and prayers extend to you, your family and, of course, Kevin. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Rick Goff

February 25, 2012

Our prayers are with the Kennedy family.Kevin was a great friend and brother-in- law, we had many fond memories that will last forever. sincerely, Rick & Mary Goff Florida

Jared Elwell

February 25, 2012

To the Kennedy family, my deepest sympathy to all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

February 25, 2012

To the Kennedy family, our deepest sympathy to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim/Anne Murphy in Fl.

Donna Bailey

February 24, 2012

My dearest sympathy to Paul, Gloria and Sean. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

February 24, 2012

Dear Eddie and Carolyn,

Very sorry for your loss. Kevin is now watching over all of you with love. May your hearts be comforted by his legacy of how he helped others and loved his family.

Love, Marianna Marra Newman and Allan

February 24, 2012

I'm going to miss you Kevin. I wore that cowboy hat one night and you called me Tex for the rest of me life..it was a true joy and great fun knowing you...mike

February 24, 2012

Dear Eddie,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts are with you.
With love, Pam Neville

Debra Neville

February 24, 2012

Eddie,

I just read about your brother's passing. Both Randy and I send our heartfelt condolences. Only those who've lost a brother know the pain; Randy knows the sorrow.
Warmly,
Deb Neville and Randy Palmer

February 24, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Kevin's family...especially my Uncle Donald and all of the family I too have fond memories of Kevin when we were kids...you will be missed ...much love Your Cousin Jackie

February 24, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Donald "DK" Kennedy and family. Many mnoons ago we all worked together at the Providence Marriott Kevin with his bright smile and great laugh. He will be forever missed.. May God Bless your family with his love. Judi Baxter and family.

Don Alberico

February 24, 2012

To Paul, Gloria, Sean - sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.

Alfred & Anita Lima

February 24, 2012

To Paul and Family,

My Deepest condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this times of sorrow. May the many great memories of Kevin grant you some peace.

colleen ranieri

February 24, 2012

To the entire -Kennedy family-, I'm so sorry for your loss. What great memories I have of Kevin growing up @ Bonnet Shores back in the day. I'll always.remember your beautiful family. Many blessings to you. Colleen M.Casey.....

February 24, 2012

To Paul, Gloria, Colleen and the rest of the Kennedy family I am sorry for your loss, and my prayers and thoughts are with all of you.

MeMe, Florida

Kenneth Mark

February 24, 2012

Kev, I can still hear your loud voice and your laughter throughout the old training school. We miss the uniqueness and only offer boring days and halls that are too well lit. Rest in Peace. Ken

Carolynn Gifford

February 23, 2012

To the Kennedy family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have thru the years had some of the greatest laughs with Kevin. I and I am sure all of you will miss him tremendously. May he rest in peace and may God give you comfort. With love, Carolynn Gifford

Ted & Dottie Vitucci

February 23, 2012

To all the members of the Kennedy Family,
please accept our sincerest sympathy in
the loss of your Loved one. I used to work with Kevins Father Don. Our prayers are with you.

Denise Kennedy

February 23, 2012

Kevin may you rest in peace love Denise

February 23, 2012

Mr Kennedy, Paul, Donald, and Eddy, I am so sorry to hear the news of Keven passing, I am currently in Mexico and unable to attend the wake and funeral. My prayers are with you guys. Kevin was my world during my teen years. God let him rest in Peace. Bobby Brown

Belinda Collins

February 23, 2012

Dear Chris,
I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts our with you and Allison during this difficult time.

Wes & Beth Lessard

February 23, 2012

Ed,
Me & Wes were so Sad to hear about your Brother Kevin.
I truly , Never know what to say or write at these time's .
So , I will just say what come's from our Heart's ; You & Your Entire Family our in Our Thought's & Prayer's at this very sad time.
Our Loss, is God's Gain!( and he is so lucky to have Kevin with him ! )
Love,
Wesley & Beth Lessard

Kevin Whetstone

February 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 23, 2012

To the entire Kennedy Family,
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you. Kevin will be sadly missed.

Love, Jack and Carol Ann Daley

Chuck & Karen Topalian

February 23, 2012

Kevin
will forever have great memories of times gone by.
Rest in Peace my friend.

BRIAN MATTIS &FAMILY

February 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 23, 2012

Ed I am so sorry for your loss my condolences to your family
Mike DeGiulio

Herman Rainey

February 23, 2012

To Kevin
You were always a true gentlemen and always had staffs back when thing went down.RIP

Mark Gray

February 23, 2012

Having started on the same day at RITS we went through many things together. I will always remember those times and you will be missed.RIP,Kevin.

patricia morris

February 23, 2012

I will always hear your laughter. It will echo in my heart and in the halls of the old training school forever. I will always remember the good times we shared. R.I.P. Kevin. pat Morris

CURTIS BARNETT

February 23, 2012

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE KENNEDY FAMILY.MY BOY KEV WHAT A SHOCK ,FROM THE DAYS OF BROAD STREET SCHOOL,TO RODGER WILLIAMS ,BASEBALL AT THE PARK .YOU WERE MY TRUE FRIEND ALWAYS,AN WILL ALWAYS BE ,I,M VERY SADDEN THAT I HAVE NOT SEEN YOU FOR MANY YEARS,BUT ONE THING FOR SURE I,LL NEVER FORGET THE FRIENDSHIP WE HAD ,YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED MY BROTHER TILL ME MEET AGAIN KEV RIP!

Paul Collins

February 23, 2012

Eddy and Family, my condolences and sincere sympathy for the loss of Kevin.

David Brown

February 23, 2012

Rest in Peace My Friend,My Brother.

February 23, 2012

Dear Paul and Gloria:
Mike and I just wanted you to know how sorry we are for the loss of your brother. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and JoAnn McCarthy

Marc Berube

February 23, 2012

To the Kennedy family,
I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. I have so many fond memories of working with him at the Providence Marriott many, many years ago. He always had a way of making me laugh. He had a great sense of humor. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers.

Erin Gulliver

February 23, 2012

Chris and the entire Kennedy family,

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Sending love and strength,
The Gulliver Family

Tom Falcone

February 23, 2012

Our deepest condolences go out to the entire Kennedy Family. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kennedy, however, his sons, Chris and Mike, are personal friends of mine and are class acts as I'm sure their Dad was. No words can bring complete comfort during this time of loss but know that my thoughts and prayers are with the Kennedy Family at this very difficult time.

Carlos Ares

February 23, 2012

My prayers go out to your family. Love Carlos and Pamela Ares

Jim & Lee Anne Clift (PPD)

February 23, 2012

To the entire Kennedy Family,
Im so sorry for your loss I can only imagine how difficult it is to lose Kevin. Know that we are thinking of all of you and hope that our friendship and fond thoughts of all of your family can help to comfort and hold you close to one another in these tough times. Im so sorry we are away but we shall see you all when we return.

February 23, 2012

Our sincere sympathoes to the Kennedy Family. May you find peace in knowing that Kevin is now with Joan & Bobby and at peace. May happy memories remain with you always.

Love
Christine & Mark Glynn

MaryAnne and Bob Brown

February 23, 2012

So sorry to hear the news. We have many years of memories of Kevin in our house growing up with our boys. As a kid he was like a member of the family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. We are in Florida and will be unable to attend the wake or funeral but he will be in our prayers. Love, MaryAnne and Bob Brown

MaryAnne and Bob Brown

February 23, 2012

So sorry to hear the news. We have many years of memories of Kevin in our house growing up with our boys. As a kid he was like a member of the family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. We are in Florida and will be unable to attend the wake or funeral but he will be in our prayers. Love, MaryAnne and Bob Brown

Bob and Claire Bessette

February 23, 2012

To the entire Kennedy family,our deepest sympathy on your loss,you all will be in our daily prayers. Bob,ret.Lieut.P.P.D.

Jeremy

February 23, 2012

I'll remember the good times & laughs we shared. I'm sure you'll have them all laughing up there. You can finally rest now brother.

Lani and Joe Baris

February 23, 2012

So sorry to hear this very sad news! We have a lot of fun memories from years gone by when Kevin was like a 3rd brother in my house growing up. Many Christmas Eves spent together and just hanging out at my house. Years go by, people grow apart but memories stay and there will always be a place in our hearts! We are in Florida and will be unable to attend the services but our hearts will be with your family. Love, Lani (Brown) and Joe Baris

Lee Ann Morris-Claytor

February 23, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 23, 2012

Dear Paul, I am sorry for your loss. I know what it is to loose a brother, but I believe Kevin is at pease with God. My prayers will be with you and your family.

Ken Mancuso, Florida

Lori Dunn

February 23, 2012

Don & Family,
Kevin will always be in my thoughts and prayers. I loved him dearly. ~Lori Dunn

February 23, 2012

It was great working with you, me and Mark down in 5 Kev. Somethings I will never forget. Rest In Peace Brother. Jerry

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