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Thomas Kennedy Obituary

Kennedy, Thomas M. dearly beloved husband of 30 years of Peggy Kennedy, devoted father of Thomas M. Kennedy Jr., and Kathleen A. Kennedy, dear twin brother of John F. (Maryanne) Kennedy Jr., Mary Kay, Patrick J. Kennedy and Michael T. Kennedy fond uncle of seven great uncle of one. cherished son of the late Anna Mae and the late John F. Kennedy Sr., fond brother in law of Pat (the late Jim) Mackey and Cathy Shain. Lifelong Cubs fan and avid sailor who will be greatly missed at the "Mac Race". Funeral Saturday, 9:45 a.m. from Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 North Ashland Ave., to St. Clement Church, 642 West Deming, for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Friday, 3 to 8 p.m. For further information call 773-561-5147.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 28, 2007.

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Sue Kovall

December 24, 2008

One year since Tom's passing. I think of you guys and know that this has been a very difficult year. I hope the New Year brings more hope and joy to all of you.
Love
Sue"cuz"

Thanks for being with us Tom

December 23, 2008

YOU LOVED TO HAVE A LAUGH.

December 23, 2008

lou flohr

March 13, 2008

Peggy please accept my prayers Tom was a dear friend who never met a stranger and was truly blessed with gentile kindness know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family lou flohr

Lou, Jean, Adam & Max Fanning

March 4, 2008

Peggy, Matt and Kathleen
We are very sad to hear about Tom. Please know our prayers are with each of you. He was a very lovely person.

Laura Lunn

February 28, 2008

Dear Peggy, So very sorry to hear of Tom's sudden death. We knew him long ago at 913 W. Wrightwood. We were three young girls in a big city and he was always so kind. I remember the mice and the Blue Demons Basketball as occupying his time as well as renovation.I found out today when playing paddle tennis at Lake Shore. Your long ago tenant,Laura Scott Lunn

Sue Kovall

February 6, 2008

Peggy Matt and kathleen
I have thought so much about you all these past weeks.I hope your pain is lessened by all of the people that Tom touched. He is greatly missed.
You all remain in my prayers.
Love
Sue "Cuz"

Terry Kennedy

January 23, 2008

Peggy and all, You know how sorry I am for Toms death. I know how hard it is to lose a father or a brother and I cannot imagine the lose of a spouse but I hope knowing how we all loved him and how special he was helps just one teardrop. I love you and I know he's watching over you. Terry Kennedy

Family Wedding, D.C. 11/04/05

January 7, 2008

Ginger (Molitor) Hennessey

January 6, 2008

I was very sorry to hear of Tom's passsing. I am Sue Kennedy's cousin and I have always beenn very close to the Kennedy family. My thoughts are with your family always.

Dikka Amuchastegui

January 4, 2008

Dear Kennedy Family:

We were very sad to hear of Thomas' passing. Although we did not know Thomas, we have had the pleasure of working with and getting to know Jack over the last year or so. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and may God provide you comfort and strenght at this time.

Dikka, Rafael and Daniel

Sheryl Thomas

January 2, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Greg Franks

January 1, 2008

Dear Kennedy Family,
Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with you. May God comfort you especially during this difficult time.
Greg Franks & Family

Vicki Quade

December 31, 2007

Dear Peggy, Matt, & Kathleen,

I just learned that Tom died. How awful. I am so, so sorry. His voice immediately came to me, that big, booming, cheerful voice. He was always so supportive of my work and I appreciated that so much. I will miss him. Please accept my condolences, but know that Tom will always be in our hearts and in the hearts of so many.

Matt & Beth Horton

December 30, 2007

Dear Peggy, Matt & Kathleen,

We are so extremely shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was a wonderful and caring man that we always looked forward to seeing and hanging out with each summer. Always in a great mood with a huge contagious smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by the Horton family. Are prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Gaetan Charest

December 30, 2007

Our Sincere Condelences to all the members of your family.

I pray the Lord to guide Tom on God's very own Ocean of Joy, Happiness and Bliss. May God's grace showers Love on Tom and all his family members and friends.

Sincerely yours

Gaetan Charest and Genevieve Claveau, CYC-Race Committee / Shield Fleet

Moni Stahl

December 30, 2007

Dear Kennedy's,

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this time of grief.

Moni Stahl

Mike Morrissey

December 29, 2007

Dear Kennedy Family,
Our deepest sympathies and condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless
The Morrisseys

DENNIS/DIANE DE BOER

December 29, 2007

TO THE KENNEDY FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY,AND TO OUR PRECIOUS PEGGY ESPECIALLY.WE KNEW TOM ONLY BRIEFLY,BUT SHARE IN YOUR SORROW.WE'RE SURE YOU HAVE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES.

Kass,Doug & Kevin McIntyre

December 29, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the Kennedy family. Tom will always be remembered as a great person and a friend to all that have met him. He will truly be missed.

Dorothea Barron

December 29, 2007

So sorry to hear about your loss. Heartfelt prayers being said for the family. Love Dottie

Trish and Warren Wright

December 29, 2007

To the entire Kennedy Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Tom was a wonderful man, who is an extension of our family and will be sorely missed. We are happy we were able to spend time with him this summer.Our thougts and prayers are with all of you. Love,Trish, Warren, Andrea, Brian and Kyle Wright

Dennis Halleran & Sharon Varadi

December 29, 2007

To Pat and the Kennedy family our deepest sympathy.

Thomas & Donna Poehls

December 29, 2007

Peggy, Kathleen and Matt,
Our most sincere condolences on the passing of Tom.
May the memory of your life together be a source of strength.

Kathleen McGuire & Pat Ciara

December 29, 2007

Dear Peggy & Family,
We were shocked and dismayed to hear of Tom's passing. The world is somehow a little less bright today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this hour of your grief.

Cathy's friend, Beth Buzil-Levin

December 28, 2007

Dear Peggy and Family,
Sending prayers and thoughts at this time of your loss. May you and your family find peace and be comforted with all who share your grief.

Pat Lawton

December 28, 2007

My condolences to the Kennedy Family. Tom will be missed by all at Monroe Harbour.

Julie Henthorn

December 28, 2007

Thinking of you all and wishing you peace and comfort. Tom will be missed by many - Bob and Julie

Karma Yacht Sales

December 28, 2007

To Mrs. Kennedy and Family:
We pray for you in your time of sorrow. May you have strength during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss.
Tom will be sorely missed.

From Tom's 'Beneteau Friends' at

Claudio and Maria Ricci

December 28, 2007

We had not seen Tom for a lot of years but remenber him as a kind person you would want as a friend. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 28, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a super guy, a joy to know.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat, Katie, Karen and Frankie DiMaria

Thanks for all the great memories...

December 28, 2007

Nicolette & Rich Albano

December 28, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Theresa Jones

December 28, 2007

So sorry for your loss I know he will be missed by many Our prayers and thoughts are with you all
Love
Theresa and Dennis

Virginia Skeries

December 28, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Greg & Denise Landis

December 28, 2007

To the Kennedy Family - We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you with wonderful memories and give you strength during this difficult time.

Phyllis Buttadauro

December 28, 2007

Dear Peggy and Family,
I would like to send my sincerest condolences to you and your family. There is nothing I can say to take away your pain at this extremely difficult time, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers always.

frankie and nancy dimaria

December 28, 2007

a great guy, full of fun and joy, he will be missed by many

Meg Solimine

December 28, 2007

Dear Kennedy's,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Love,
Meg Solimine

Sandy Killeen

December 28, 2007

Pat Kennedy & Family,

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers.

Ron Cosentino & Sandy Killeen

Judy Regan-Krause

December 28, 2007

I was so shocked and sorry to hear of Tom's death. I will always remember him as a very caring man, having a huge heart, and a gentleman. This will be a huge loss for the Kennedy Family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the difficult days that lie ahead.

The Strandell and McLaren Families

December 28, 2007

Dear Kennedy Family,
Our deepest sympathies.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May all of your wonderful memories of Tom help you through this trying time.

I'll miss you buddy

Larry Hinds

December 28, 2007

What can I say, Tom was as beautiful a man as there can be. Kind, generous, thoughtful, funny. He wanted everyone to have a good time. Life will be strange without that smile, a big smile. He always seemed to look for the best in folks and forgive the flaws. I can't believe we only got that much time with him. I will miss him.

December 28, 2007

PEGGY, MATTHEW & KATHLEEN, COUSIN TOM WILL BE SORELY MISSED. LOVE ALWAYS - MAUREENIE!

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