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Thomas Kennedy Obituary
He was born in Brighton, Mass., son of Thomas M. Kennedy, M.D. and Patricia (O'Reilly) Kennedy, of Meriden. He grew up in Meriden and was a graduate of Xavier High School and Northeastern University. Tom served in the U.S. Navy, as a submariner on a nuclear sub. He worked for Verizon for almost 22 years and was an active member of the IBEW union, including Local No. 2222 in Hyde Park, Mass. and Local No. 2321 in Dracut, Mass. Recently he ran for state representative for the Londonderry/Auburn District as a Democrat.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, Gail; two sons, John and Kevin; and three daughters, Emily, Hannah and Brigid of Londonderry, N.H. He is also survived by siblings, Maura J. Kennedy-Staudinger, M.D., of Birmingham, Ala., Brian M. Kennedy, of Sacramento, Calif., Teresa Gagnon, of Shelton, Michael Kennedy, of Rockaway Park, N.Y., Peggy Benjamin, of Natick, Mass., Katherine Curtin, of Wrentham, Mass., and Daniel Kennedy, of New Britain. He is also survived by 23 nieces and nephews, many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Tom loved all things Irish. Among his many climbing accomplishments, one of the proudest moments was his climb atop Mount Brandon in County Kerry, Ireland. As an avid outdoorsman, nature commanded his love, interest, and respect, all of which live on in his children. He was an environmentalist, political activist, unionist, and big Red Sox fan. Most of all, Tom was a man who understood the importance of being at every family event and was a devoted husband and father.
Calling hours are Monday, April 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Peabody Funeral Homes, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, N.H. Funeral mass will be held at St. Jude's Church at 438 Mammouth Road in Londonderry, N.H. For further information go to www.peabodyfuneralhome.com or email [email protected]. Tom will be missed sorely by those he has left behind. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Warm Homes and send to P.O. Box 329 in Londonderry, N.H.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Kennedy
Leanne Hunter
October 7, 2009
Dear Kennedy Family,
I just saw the notice of Tom's death in the fall Mercy newsletter and wanted to express my condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Zaiga and Richard Antonetti
April 12, 2009
Dear Pat, Tom and family:
We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. We will keep you all in our prayers and thoughts.
Zaiga and Richard
Esther and Cliff Laube
April 11, 2009
Dear Pat and Tom and family:
As Dante approached the top of the mountain of Purgatory, he sensed the closeness of heaven and said: "Will above will now surged in such delight to climb to the top, that with each step I took I felt my feathers growing for the flight." With the full wings of God's mercy and love, Tom is now safely in Paradiso.
With love for you all,
Esther and Cliff
Mary (Pajer) Duba
April 10, 2009
To all of the Kennedy family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Tommy. I was so sad for you and your family when Mom called to tell me the other day. I know Tommy will be missed. Please hold onto the memories. Love to all of you and you are in the prayers of my family. Mary Pajer Duba (Harwinton, CT.)
Chrissy Kravitz-Quintiliani
April 9, 2009
To the Kennedy family,
My sincere and deepest condolences to you. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Chrissy Kravitz Qunitiliani
Nina Miller-Phipps
April 8, 2009
To the Kennedy family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nina Miller Phipps
Kate (Cunniff) Jonkman
April 8, 2009
To the Kennedy Family, with the deepest sympathy and condolences.
The Cunniff Family
LISA PETROCELLI-NIEVES
April 7, 2009
TO THE KENNEDY FAMILY,ARE DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW. WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER WE WERE FRIEND FOR MANY YEARS. AGAIN ARE DEEPEST SORROW TO YOU AND THE ENTIRE KENNEDY FAMILY.FROM THE ENTIRE PETROCELLI FAMILY FOR MERIDEN CONN.
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