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Gerald Kennedy Obituary

Kennedy, Gerald "Jerry" Retired C.F.D., beloved husband of Donna (nee Moriarty), loving father of Scott (Mary Rose), Thomas C.F.D. (Pamela), Sheila (Peter) Ciraulo, William (Laura), John (Tonia) and the late Joseph Kennedy, dear grandfather of Christine, Dave, Fawn, Joe, Michael, Justine, Donna, Paige, Shelby, Kristen, Carly, Tommy and Amanda, fond brother of Dan (Evelyn), Joann (Ken), Sharon (Wayne) and the late Elaine. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m., from Lawn Funeral Home, 7909 State Road (5500W), Burbank, IL 60459, to St. Joseph Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Loyola Medical Center Heart Research Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood, IL 60153, Attn: Development Dept. would be appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-636-2320.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 30, 2004.

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Raymond Egan

December 31, 2004

Donna, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sorry I was unable to attend the funeral.



Ray

MARVIN MANSCH

December 31, 2004

Tom, words cannot express how deeply sorry we are to hear about your dad. We offer our prayers and condolences to you and your family. Marvin and Maryann Mansch

Natalie & Bob Pomorski

December 30, 2004

Dear Donna and Family,



Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We offer our heartfelt sympathy and prayers.

Barb Becker

December 30, 2004

Dear Donna,

Thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow. Know that you and yours are in my prayers.

Barb Becker

Department of Mathematics

Saint Xavier University

Patricia Army

December 30, 2004

Donna, my deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family.

Pat Army

Department of Mathematics

Saint Xavier University

Jack Glover

December 30, 2004

I sadly offer my sympathy and condolences to Donna and her family.

Jerry was a friend of mine years ago,having worked together at Casper Tin Plate. He and I went in different direction at that point, he going to the Fire Dept. and I to the Police Dept.

We worked together for many years and as young men traveled to New York to my brothers wedding, using Jerry's 1949 Ford convertible, which we had to abandon in Ohio on the way home.

Although having lost contact with Jerry, he was always in my thoughts, the times we shared will always be a part of me and I along with his family will miss him deeply.

Unfortunately I cannot attend the funeral Donna but please feel free to call me at any time.

Donna Budil (nee Leitgeb)

December 30, 2004

Dear Kennedy Family,

My dad called to tell me of the news (he is your neighbor at 5824)and I just want to tell you how saddened and upset I am for your family. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this unbelieveably difficult time. I only hope that time can heal your hearts. Sincerely, Donna Budil (Leitgeb)

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