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Lawrence J.
TROY - Lawrence J. Kennedy, 59, of South Troy, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Troy, he is the son of Kathleen Burke Kennedy and the late Lawrence P. Kennedy.
Larry was a member of the Local 190, he enjoyed playing chess, basketball with his nephews, and an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan. Larry also enjoyed attending daily Mass at St. Joseph's Church, Troy.
Survivors in addition to his mother; include his son, Lawrence P. Kennedy; brother, Joseph (Laurie) Kennedy; aunt and uncle, Barbara and Gordon Risk; nephews, Joseph C. and Michael P. Kennedy; and his best friend, Joanne Donnelly.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Joseph's Church, Troy, with Father Joseph Ngo officiating, Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Family and friends are invited and may call at the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, Troy, on Monday morning, from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry's memory would be appreciated and may be made to St. Joseph's Church Food Pantry, 416 3rd St., Troy, N.Y. 12180.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lawrence Kennedy
Friend
July 16, 2025
Happy birthday to.a great kid...
Mary
February 18, 2025
Larry you always had a heart of gold!
Jeff Palmer (Tubby)
January 3, 2025
Much to young. I'm sorry for your loss.
Frank Flynn
January 1, 2025
I want to extend my condolences at this time to the Kennedy family. "Little Larry" as he was known to some of us is now Topside with "Big Larry" as they prepare for all of us who will eventually meet them again.
Charley Ward
December 30, 2024
My sincere condolences to Kathleen and family
Rob Tippins
December 30, 2024
Hey Joe, I´m sorry for your families loss, I´m praying for you.
Phil Suriano
December 30, 2024
How and. Family sorry for your loss
Phil Suriano
December 30, 2024
Joe and family sorry for your loss Phil suriano
Maureen Conway
December 30, 2024
Kathleen, Joe I am very sorry. I am just reading this today online Monday the 30th. I am so very sorry for your loss just remember true loveliness never dies it changes to another form of loveliness again I am very very sorry
Brigid Rufo
December 30, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was such a good guy and a devout man. He was so generous to our food pantry. May he Rest in Peace and enter into his heavenly home. No more pain, no more sorrow.
Mary Hernick
December 29, 2024
Kathleen I am sincerely sorry about the passing of Larry. He was a great person who was always so friendly and polite.My thought,love and prayers to the Kennedy Family and Joanne at this sad time.
God bless you Larry and may you rest in peace..
Sharon Powers
December 28, 2024
To the family: please accept my deepest most sincerest sympathy during this most difficult time. Larry was a great guy and will be missed. He may be gone from this earth but never forgotten. Sincerely, Sharon P.
Mary Dennin
December 28, 2024
To the Kennedy family my heart goes out to you. May god rest his soul.
Kim Edmond
December 27, 2024
My Condolences to the Family. You were a good friend to me and made me laugh so much I´lll miss you buddy.
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