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July 17, 2008
Kevin J. Kennedy, 49, of the Parsons section of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Thursday at home.
He was born February 7, 1959 in Wilkes-Barre, a son the late Edward and Eleanor Thomas Kennedy. He attended Coughlin High School and was formerly employed at Carter Footwear and Medico Industries. He enjoyed camping, fishing, riding his bicycle, and spending time with his family. Kevin was a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Kennedy Constantino.
Surviving are his brothers and sisters; Pat Filipowich and her husband, Stephen, Mountain Top, Edward J. Kennedy and his wife, Helen, Ashley, Betty Lou Kennedy, with whom he resided; Raymond Kennedy, Wilkes-Barre; godchildren, Raymond Kennedy, Jr., Terilyn Weston; nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from E. Blake Collins Funeral Home, 159 George Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, with a Funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Dominic’s Church. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township. Friends may call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.eblakecollins.com