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Francis Kennedy Obituary

Kennedy, Francis Coleman "Frank" or "Mick" Age 74. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Miska); devoted father of Michael (Cheryl), Thomas (Susan), Brian (Sharon) and Mary Frances (Michael) Smith; proud grandfather of Kendall, Daniel, Sean, Kelly, Kristen, Morgan and Paige Kennedy, Jennifer, Timothy and Michelle Smith and the late Kevin Kennedy; loving brother of William (Jan) and the late Patricia Keating; loving brother-in-law of Marjorie (James) Dowling, and the late Joan (the late John) O'Malley; dear friend of Fr. Phillip Dressler. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:00 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn to St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, Mass 9:45 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. President of Gehrett Plumbing, Inc. in Chicago. Former member of the Plumbing Council of Chicagoland Board of Directors, Former member of the Plumbing Contractors Association of Chicago and Cook County Board of Directors, Trustee Northern Illinois Local 501 Pension Fund Board, Member of Pamcani (plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Authority of Northern Illinois), Member of the City of Chicago Board of Plumbing Examiners, Member of ASA Chicago (Association of Subcontractors and Affiliates), Member of PHCC (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors). Memorials to the Kevin Dowling Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 702, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 will be appreciated. Info, 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2012.

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liz blend

May 26, 2012

Mary & family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. God Bless.

May 25, 2012

God bless Mr. Kennedy. He was a great man with an equally great family and a true inspiration. It was a honor to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry,Terri, Cailee,Jamie, and Molly Corcoran

May 25, 2012

To the family of Francis Kennedy may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Randall Byerley

May 24, 2012

Brian and the Kennedy Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have known Frank for many years and he was always a gentlemen, just speaking with him a few short weeks ago. He was a man of integrity and it was a pleasure to have known and worked with him.

Scotty Clifford

May 24, 2012

Tommy,
I was sorry to read of your Father's passing. May all the wonderful memories that you and your family had with him help you all through difficult times. St Laurence pray for him and may he Rest in Peace. God Bless your Father and your family.

May 24, 2012

Brian & Sharon, Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Please accept our condolences.
Dave & Debbie Jandris

Colleen Dominick

May 24, 2012

Kennedy Family:

Mr. Kennedy was a wonderful man and will be truly missed by many. I will always remember all the fun we had our family vacations. God bless you and your families at this most difficult time. He fought his battle hard for so many years and was always a trooper about it. He is an inspiration to many of us.

Colleen, Joe, and Kellie Dominick

Jean O'Sullivan

May 24, 2012

Mrs. Kennedy, Mike, Tom, Brian & MaryFran:
Mr. Kennedy was truly one of the kindest most caring people I have had the pleasure of growing up with. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone. My favorite childhood memories include all of you, and I have been so blessed to have your Dad in my life. He fought his illness with more courage and determination than most people would, and his love for all of you kept him going for all these years. Please know you are in my constant thoughts and prayers. Your family has suffered a huge loss but he lives on in each and everyone of you. Love you all.
Jean O'Sullivan

Gerard Pagliuco

May 24, 2012

Brian, Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My condolences to you and your family.

Nancy&Paul Hofflander

May 24, 2012

Brian sorry about your loss what a wonderful man.our sympathy to the family.

May 23, 2012

Mike,
My condolences on the passing of your Dad.
Deepest Sympathies,

Ernie Aguilar

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