John J. Kennedy
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John J. Kennedy

  • May 30, 1924 - December 1, 2009
  • Orange, Connecticut
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“It was over 45 years ago when the Kennedy Family moved off Manor St in Hamden to Wildwood Drive. There was never a better family in the neighborhood...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Bob Shea - Orlando, FL

“I was sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Kennedy. I have fond memories of him going back to when I was a kid hanging out with Peter, Robert, and...Read More » ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Brian Averna - East Haven, CT

“May God bless and watch over you during this time. You are in our prayers. ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: John, Nina and Patrick Mooney - LA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. God Bless ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: John J. Mooney III - Fort Worth, TX

“To John, Christine and your entire family, we are truly sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you all. Richard and Gail Murano ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: Gail M - CT

“Although I never knew your father...I wish you warmest thoughts and wonderful memories. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Roger Alan Fisher` - Bend, OR

“Dear Ruth, We are so sorry. Our hearts ache for you. Due to Walt's falling today, we will not be able to travel. Our thoughts are with you. Love, ...Read More » ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Gloria and Walter Zyskowski - CT

“Dear Ruth and family, my sincere condolences for your loss. In thinking back, I realized I have known you all since I was a toddler, living up the...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Maureen Romberg Weir - Bethel, CT

“Dear Ruth and family, The only thought that helps me through this sadness, is knowing that my mom, dad and Jack are all together in heaven. I...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: JoAnn Dey - Orange, CT

“Dear Ruth and the entire Kennedy Family, It is with great sorrow that we express our sympathy in the loss of a great man. I remember growing up down...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Donald Romberg - Winter Springs, FL

“Dear Ruth, Bing and I send our deepest sympathy to you and all your family on the loss of Jack. Jack was a person that everyone seemed to know...Read More » ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Bing and Joyce Miller - Shelton, CT

“I recall Jack calling me over at my mother's funeral in March saying that he has lost his best friend, next to Ruth. There were so many stories told...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Nancy Dey - Woodbridge, CT

“Deepest sympathies to the family of Jack Kennedy. About 50 years ago I joined the Quinnipiack Club in New Haven. To this day, Jack Kennedy has...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Wilson Frederick Sweeney - CT

“I knew Jack Kennedy for 43 years, first as the father of one of my best friends, then as a mentor/colleague at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Alex Hutchinson


John J. Kennedy, 85, of Orange, beloved husband of 61 years to Ruth Ruggiero Kennedy, passed away on December 1, 2009. He was born in Waterbury on May 30, 1924 to the late Peter and Helen McMahon Kennedy. Besides his wife, John leaves his children and their spouses, RuthAnn and Paul Sachs of Newbury, VT, Mary Jo and Bruce Jolma of Clatskanie, OR, John Jr. and Sandra Kennedy of Cheshire, Robert and Ann Kennedy of Kennebunk, ME, Peter and Denise Kennedy of Durham, and Katherine Kennedy of Wallingford; fifteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister, Helen Kennedy of Hamden; brother, William Kennedy and his wife Patricia of San Diego, CA. He was predeceased by a brother, Peter Kennedy. John was a graduate of Hillhouse High School class of ‘42 and Yale University class of ‘45W. He proudly served his country as an Officer in the U.S. Navy having been in the South Pacific, Japan, and China. He was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield of CT for 30 years. While in their employment, he was Secretary of the Board of Directors and Senior VP of marketing. Then for the next 25 years, until his retirement in 2006, he was the Secretary and Senior VP of the Eighteen Seventy Corporation in New York. Over the years John has served on many boards and been a member of many clubs; Past President, Life Member, and secretary for many years of the Quinnipiack Club, Morys Association, Past President of the New Haven Kiwanis Club, Racebrook Country Club, and Chairman of the Board at Saint Regis Health Center. Funeral from BEECHER & BENNETT- TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME, 410 Campbell Ave., West Haven on Saturday, December 5th at 9:15 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am, in Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Rd., Orange. Interment with Military Honors will take place at Mt. St. Peter’s Cemetery in Derby. Friends may visit with his family on Friday evening at the funeral home from 4 to 7:00 p.m. Contributions in John’s memory may be made to the charity of ones choice.