Gary Earl Kennedy Sr., 66, husband of Ruth Kennedy, died Thursday, August 20, 2020. Born in Miami, Florida he was the son of the late Spencer and Virginia Loar Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was received into the Catholic Church in 2018, was a 1st degree Knight of Columbus Council 12274, and a member of Blessed TrinityContinue Reading
John & Bea Heberger
left a message on September 17, 2020:
Ruth & family, You are in our prayers. We are blessed to know your family as part of our Church family. We witnessed Gary's sense of humor may times.
Jodi Lee Wuestman
left a message on September 17, 2020:
To the entire Kennedy family - all my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your husband, father, grandpa, cousin, brother, and friend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jodi
Ann “The Beezer”
left a message on September 6, 2020:
My dad was the smartest man in the room, the strongest man in the world, and he defined what it meant to have a sense of humor.
He was charming and philosophical. He loved nature and enjoyed watching movies. He liked camping and telling stories around the fire, fishing and looking up at the stars in the night sky. He was passionate and hardworking. All of his teeth were ‘sweet.’ He was gentle and respectful to animals of every species and breed (unless that species or breed happened to be a house cat.) He appreciated music of all genres and was an expert storyteller.
My dad could make any baby smile and laugh and relished the effort of doing so. He could whistle so loudly I would have to cover my ears to bear it. He could shoot any liquid through his teeth with impressive distance and precision. He could build anything, and so he did.
He liked to be tan and to smell good. His smile was broad and handsome. He laughed a lot and turned bright red when he was angry. He drove fast and read often. He was a craftsman of words, of wood, of imagination. He was easily both inspiring and inspired. He was sensitive and protective. He very deeply and enthusiastically loved my mom.
He taught me to throw a ball, hammer a nail, drive a car, spell correctly, be observant, suspend judgment, move quickly, swim fearlessly, express authority, love tenderly, and to smell every flower (not just the roses.)
There are certain phrases I will never again hear anyone say to me.
Phrases like, “Find the remote.”
“Get off the moss.”
“Go ask your mother.”
I am most grateful for the time we spent together. I know I am loved and that he was proud. As a parent, I consider this man who was my father through different eyes. He was imperfect, as we all are, but was constantly doing the best he could. I hope my children will someday know that is what I have tried to do.
Thank you, Dad, for all you’ve given me. I love you, and I am proud of you, too.
He was charming and philosophical. He loved nature and enjoyed watching movies. He liked camping and telling stories around the fire, fishing and looking up at the stars in the night sky. He was passionate and hardworking. All of his teeth were ‘sweet.’ He was gentle and respectful to animals of every species and breed (unless that species or breed happened to be a house cat.) He appreciated music of all genres and was an expert storyteller.
My dad could make any baby smile and laugh and relished the effort of doing so. He could whistle so loudly I would have to cover my ears to bear it. He could shoot any liquid through his teeth with impressive distance and precision. He could build anything, and so he did.
He liked to be tan and to smell good. His smile was broad and handsome. He laughed a lot and turned bright red when he was angry. He drove fast and read often. He was a craftsman of words, of wood, of imagination. He was easily both inspiring and inspired. He was sensitive and protective. He very deeply and enthusiastically loved my mom.
He taught me to throw a ball, hammer a nail, drive a car, spell correctly, be observant, suspend judgment, move quickly, swim fearlessly, express authority, love tenderly, and to smell every flower (not just the roses.)
There are certain phrases I will never again hear anyone say to me.
Phrases like, “Find the remote.”
“Get off the moss.”
“Go ask your mother.”
I am most grateful for the time we spent together. I know I am loved and that he was proud. As a parent, I consider this man who was my father through different eyes. He was imperfect, as we all are, but was constantly doing the best he could. I hope my children will someday know that is what I have tried to do.
Thank you, Dad, for all you’ve given me. I love you, and I am proud of you, too.
Al & Sue Lark
left a message on September 2, 2020:
Our prayers of comfort through the Holy Spirit to all the family and friends.
God Bless in Christ Jesus
God Bless in Christ Jesus
MELISSA FERLITA
left a message on August 28, 2020:
Gary, you left us too soon. We didn't finish our talks, we didn't have one last family get together, I wasn't able to hug you and tell you "I love you" one last time. I'll miss you big brother, you'll always be in my heart and my memories will never fade.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Scott & Weiping
left a message on August 26, 2020:
We promised to meet again but time passed by and between us all to quickly, so we shall meet again at that place that knows no time.
Your Brother
Your Brother
Larry Angle
left a message on August 26, 2020:
A guy who you could always depend on and you always knew what he was thinking and what he was going to say. A wonderful person to have as a great friend. More like a brother and I will miss him very much
Cher Desjardins
left a message on August 26, 2020:
I will miss you greatly.. you were a loving sincere wonderful guy with a great sense of humor! I’m just so great full we got to spend time together a couple months ago. We had some good laughs. I wish we could have had our Lobster feast but I’m sure you are having the biggest feast in Heaven.. My sincere and deepest sympathies to Ruth and the entire Kennedy family. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers ️️
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John & Bea Heberger
left a message on September 17, 2020:
Ruth & family, You are in our prayers. We are blessed to know your family as part of our Church family. We witnessed Gary's sense of humor may times.
Jodi Lee Wuestman
left a message on September 17, 2020:
To the entire Kennedy family - all my deepest sympathy and condolences on the passing of your husband, father, grandpa, cousin, brother, and friend. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Jodi
Ann “The Beezer”
left a message on September 6, 2020:
My dad was the smartest man in the room, the strongest man in the world, and he defined what it meant to have a sense of humor.
He was charming and philosophical. He loved nature and enjoyed watching movies. He liked camping and telling stories around the fire, fishing and looking up at the stars in the night sky. He was passionate and hardworking. All of his teeth were ‘sweet.’ He was gentle and respectful to animals of every species and breed (unless that species or breed happened to be a house cat.) He appreciated music of all genres and was an expert storyteller.
My dad could make any baby smile and laugh and relished the effort of doing so. He could whistle so loudly I would have to cover my ears to bear it. He could shoot any liquid through his teeth with impressive distance and precision. He could build anything, and so he did.
He liked to be tan and to smell good. His smile was broad and handsome. He laughed a lot and turned bright red when he was angry. He drove fast and read often. He was a craftsman of words, of wood, of imagination. He was easily both inspiring and inspired. He was sensitive and protective. He very deeply and enthusiastically loved my mom.
He taught me to throw a ball, hammer a nail, drive a car, spell correctly, be observant, suspend judgment, move quickly, swim fearlessly, express authority, love tenderly, and to smell every flower (not just the roses.)
There are certain phrases I will never again hear anyone say to me.
Phrases like, “Find the remote.”
“Get off the moss.”
“Go ask your mother.”
I am most grateful for the time we spent together. I know I am loved and that he was proud. As a parent, I consider this man who was my father through different eyes. He was imperfect, as we all are, but was constantly doing the best he could. I hope my children will someday know that is what I have tried to do.
Thank you, Dad, for all you’ve given me. I love you, and I am proud of you, too.
He was charming and philosophical. He loved nature and enjoyed watching movies. He liked camping and telling stories around the fire, fishing and looking up at the stars in the night sky. He was passionate and hardworking. All of his teeth were ‘sweet.’ He was gentle and respectful to animals of every species and breed (unless that species or breed happened to be a house cat.) He appreciated music of all genres and was an expert storyteller.
My dad could make any baby smile and laugh and relished the effort of doing so. He could whistle so loudly I would have to cover my ears to bear it. He could shoot any liquid through his teeth with impressive distance and precision. He could build anything, and so he did.
He liked to be tan and to smell good. His smile was broad and handsome. He laughed a lot and turned bright red when he was angry. He drove fast and read often. He was a craftsman of words, of wood, of imagination. He was easily both inspiring and inspired. He was sensitive and protective. He very deeply and enthusiastically loved my mom.
He taught me to throw a ball, hammer a nail, drive a car, spell correctly, be observant, suspend judgment, move quickly, swim fearlessly, express authority, love tenderly, and to smell every flower (not just the roses.)
There are certain phrases I will never again hear anyone say to me.
Phrases like, “Find the remote.”
“Get off the moss.”
“Go ask your mother.”
I am most grateful for the time we spent together. I know I am loved and that he was proud. As a parent, I consider this man who was my father through different eyes. He was imperfect, as we all are, but was constantly doing the best he could. I hope my children will someday know that is what I have tried to do.
Thank you, Dad, for all you’ve given me. I love you, and I am proud of you, too.
Al & Sue Lark
left a message on September 2, 2020:
Our prayers of comfort through the Holy Spirit to all the family and friends.
God Bless in Christ Jesus
God Bless in Christ Jesus
MELISSA FERLITA
left a message on August 28, 2020:
Gary, you left us too soon. We didn't finish our talks, we didn't have one last family get together, I wasn't able to hug you and tell you "I love you" one last time. I'll miss you big brother, you'll always be in my heart and my memories will never fade.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Scott & Weiping
left a message on August 26, 2020:
We promised to meet again but time passed by and between us all to quickly, so we shall meet again at that place that knows no time.
Your Brother
Your Brother
Larry Angle
left a message on August 26, 2020:
A guy who you could always depend on and you always knew what he was thinking and what he was going to say. A wonderful person to have as a great friend. More like a brother and I will miss him very much
Cher Desjardins
left a message on August 26, 2020:
I will miss you greatly.. you were a loving sincere wonderful guy with a great sense of humor! I’m just so great full we got to spend time together a couple months ago. We had some good laughs. I wish we could have had our Lobster feast but I’m sure you are having the biggest feast in Heaven.. My sincere and deepest sympathies to Ruth and the entire Kennedy family. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers ️️
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