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Thomas J. "T.K." Kennedy Sr.

Thomas Kennedy Obituary

Kennedy Sr., Thomas J. "T.K." age 55, late of Whiting, formerly of the East Side and South Deering. Loving father of Thomas J. Kennedy Jr., cherished grandfather of Alex Hobby and Miya Kennedy, devoted son of Mary Kennedy, dearest brother of Barbara (Bill) Gaudio, Robert (Sharon) Kennedy, Mary Kay (Michael) Perez, late James (late Genevieve) Kennedy and the late Patty (John) Biron, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Retired member of Laborer's Union Local #269. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral services Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 9:15 a.m., from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago, to St. Kevin Church. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Avon Foundation for Breast Cancer appreciated. 773-731-2749.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 13, 2007.

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Lori Haynes

June 18, 2007

TK and family:
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
I know how important your father was to you. I know in your heart he will always be with you. Please let me know if there is anything you need. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.

Take care of yourself and each other. Love always

Joe Pozzi

June 18, 2007

TK I will think of you always. You always greeted me with your famous smile. Just returned from Canada and feel terrible that I missed your wake and funeral.
We were so looking forward to seeing you on 8/25 instead you'll be watching with the Mick from above. We will be planting a TK tree in our yard not far from the Mickey tree.

You are in our hearts forever.

Soncinia Watson

June 15, 2007

To T.K. Jr.

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time. Remember to always think of the memories you shared with your dad and he will live on through those memories in spirit.

Laura Moreno (Weiss)

June 14, 2007

My deepest sympathy to the Kennedy family. I went to Bright School with Tommy. I had not seen him since a few years after we all graduated. I was very fond of Tommy. He was my first crush and I think that is why I remember him so clearly. He use to sit behind me in school. Every so often he would give my long hair a tug and then deny that it was him. I really enjoyed talking and joking around with him. He was a very special boy. Unfortunately, our paths never crossed again. I was very saddened to learn of his death at such a young age. It brought back many memories. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire Kennedy family. May Tommy rest in peace....

Bertha Podgorny (Ascencio)

June 14, 2007

Tommy, my heart goes out to you in your time of need. Reach out to your friends and family whenever you need to, don't ever feel like you have to deal with this alone. Mary, Vero, Di, Lolena & Betty, we all love you dearly. Take care.

Jenna Pozzi

June 14, 2007

t.k.

thats all i knew you by
sorry i didnt get to see you much as i got older
i still have that picture of u and mickey in my family room

and i'll always remember 4th of July watchin the fireworks out my window with you

im gonna miss ya

Love
Jenna Pozzi
Daughter of Joe and Betty Pozzi

Karen Miller

June 14, 2007

T.K,
We are so sorry to here about your Dad. If you need anything please let us know. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
All our love,
Karen and Wendy

Joe Capporelli

June 14, 2007

Kennedy Family,
Tommy will be missed by many. He was an inspiration to me as a young child. Always was a pleasure to see and talk to. I will miss my friend T.K., My god grant your family peace during this time of mourning.
Respectfully,

Billy Miles

June 13, 2007

T.K.

I have a picture hanging in my home that was given to me by you that reminds me every day of you and your love of music. I see you and Jimmy together again turning up the tunes. Thanks for the memories.

Alphonse Arias

June 13, 2007

Rest In Peace TK

My sympathy to your friends and family.

God Bless Us All!

Jimmy Radosevich

June 13, 2007

TK. It was great seeing you last year. We talked old times. Yet we didn't realize it would be the last time we would see you. You were a great friend growing up. We will miss you.
Love Jim and Anita Radosevich
Galt, CA

The Anderson Family

June 13, 2007

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Ann Marie (Kalinowski) Heisler

June 13, 2007

Mrs. Kennedy & family,
I was so sorry to read about Tommy's passing. Although it's been many, many years (30+) since I had seen him last, I have fond memories of the sweet boy that he was while we were growing up. My sincere condolences to all of you.
Ann Marie (Kalinowski) Heisler

Maria Paloma Rodriguez

June 13, 2007

Tommy

I am sending you and your family caring thoughts with hope that each tomorrow is a little brighter. Your dad will truly be missed but more importantly, he will be remembered forever.

Tom Bahr

June 13, 2007

Our prayers and sympathy go out to the entire Kennedy family.TK will forever be in our thoughts and memories of South Deering/Irondale with great fondness.May the Lord take him in his loving embrace.

Irma Garcia Gene Zaborski

June 13, 2007

TK,
We will always cherish the happy memories we shared. We will miss you and think of you often. Now, you can show the angels how to "hit the hard way." Our prayers and sympathies to your family. May you rest in peace. We miss you.

With all our love,
Irma & Gene (The Dart Machine)

Stacy Jones-Moon

June 13, 2007

To T.K. (Jr.) and The Kennedy Family:

I’ve never met any of you or Mr. Kennedy, but knows of Mr. Kennedy through a mutual friend. I just wanted to encourage your hearts by saying that the love of God, and the peace of God has a way of healing the heart and the soul. Be encouraged knowing that Mr. Kennedy’s spirit will live on in your memories and always in your heart.

Rev. Stacy Jones-Moon

Heather

June 13, 2007

T.K. (Jr.),
May the Lord bless and keep you and your family well as he carries His child home. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.

In deepest love and sympathy.

larry diaz

June 13, 2007

TK you will surely be missed. my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family..BEAVER

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