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JOSEPH NEILL KENNEDY, M.D. (Age 77) April 4, 1933 - December 10, 2010
Neill Kennedy, a cherished doctor in the Washington community and a lifelong resident of Chevy Chase died peacefully at home December 10, 2010. Beloved husband of Jeanne Mazurek Kennedy for 51 years; loving father of John Joseph of St Louis, MO and Elizabeth Claire of New York, NY.; dear brother of Christine O'Connor (Daniel) of Acton, MA; Mary Jane "Susan" Baxter (Robert) of Providence, RI; and Edward "Arch" Kennedy (Mary Jane) of Atlanta, GA, and brother-in-law of Janet Chase (Peter) of St. George, UT. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by mother Christine and father Joseph Vincent Kennedy, MD of Washington, DC.A graduate of Georgetown Preparatory School, Holy Cross College and Georgetown University Medical School, he recently retired from the Internal Medicine Center practice of Chevy Chase, MD. A mass in honor of the life of Neill Kennedy will be offered on Wednesday, December 15 at 11 a.m. at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 3630 Quesada St, NW, Washington, DC. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 14 between 5:30 and 8 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church. Internment private.In lieu of flowers, to honor Neill Kennedy contributions may be made to Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation - Fund for Cancer Research, 202-537-4257; Hopkins Melanoma Program Fund c/o Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, 410-516-4203; or Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, Maryland 20850; or charity of choice.
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Theresa Dickson
December 20, 2010
For over 20 years, Dr. Kennedy was my physician. Before each visit, he would invite me to join him in looking out onto the neighboring roof tops and talk about the newest changes in the landscape. No problem I brought him ever seemed as large when I left. Such a wonderful man. He will be fondly remembered.
carlos Silva
December 15, 2010
my thoughts and prayers are with the family in their great loss, I knew Neil from the days we practiced medicine near each other at 1145 19th street
Janet Scheve
December 15, 2010
John,
I know how much you loved your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
December 14, 2010
Jeanne, Myra and I were so sorry to hear about Neill's passing. I first met Neill 40 years ago, and he was doctor for many years, and I would call him from time to time, to play golf. It's been a while since we talked, but he will always be in my heart, for being the wonderful person that he was, and his compassion, that he showed to me, when I was going through some health issues.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, at this most difficult time. God bless you all. Warmest regards, Joe and Myra
December 14, 2010
I was beyond shock yesterday December 13, 2010, when I saw that Dr. Kennedy had passed away. I had been thinking about him recently; didn't know he was ill. I was a patient of Dr. Kennedy since the 1970's until his retirement 2008. He was truly a good doctor; we had so many conversations about his family that he thought dearly of. So May God Bless and keep you all. Think of the pleasant memories that you had with him and I know God will take care of you.
Sincerely,
Gwen Holmes ([email protected])
Roger and Sue Rowe
December 14, 2010
We were so saddened to hear of Neill's passing. We will be thinking of all of you in the family in the coming days and praying too. We - Roger, Sue - are now in the Roman Catholic Church since last Easter. Jocelyn and Marjorie were our sponsors. Chris, married with 3 children, is in the Antiochian Orthodox Church. God bless you all. With fond memories, Roger and Sue Rowe
Stephanie Deoudes
December 14, 2010
I respected, admired and loved Dr. Kennedy.
He was a special person and an outstanding doctor -- who saved my life and that of my son's. He will be remembered well, and often. My sincerest best wishes to his family, of whom he spoke with love and humor many times over the years.
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