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TROY - Joseph John Kennedy Jr., Veteran of the Armed Forces, passed this October 26, at 83 years of age. He was a lifetime resident of Troy, and the son of Joe Sr. and Rita (McCafferty) Kennedy.
Joe loved all of his neighbors, and would do anything for anyone. He loved his music, sitting on his balcony and spending time with his girlfriend.
Joe is survived by his girlfriend, Nancy; children, Gregory (Ronda) and Shiela (Mike); grandchildren, Collyn, Devlin, Paul, and Charlotte; great-grandson, Oliver; many nieces and nephews; and friends.
He was predeceased by wife, Jean Ann (Rayno); siblings, Susan, Maureen (Sissy), Judith, John (Clarkie), Charles (Ricky), Tommy; and son, Joey Jr.
The funeral for Joe will be held on Friday morning at 11 a.m., at The Wm. Leahy Funeral Home 336 Third St. Troy N.Y., with Deacon Charles Wojton officiating. Relatives are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home, Friday morning from 9 until 11 a.m.
Interment with military honors will follow at 1 p.m., at The Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville N.Y.
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Michael Salvi
October 30, 2025
He was a good man wonderful uncle and great uncle I miss you great uncle joe
Judy Vincent
October 30, 2025
Joe has been my neighbor for many years on the 6th floor of Conway Court.I will miss his singing from his balcony and his sharing of his tomatoes and always a smile.My condolences to his family.
Gregory Kennedy
October 29, 2025
It's hard to put into words what my dad meant too all of us... really going to miss you, I love you nunches
Bocketti Funeral Home
October 29, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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