Francis Richard Kennedy
April 27, 1944 – September 02, 2019
Francis Kennedy
April 27, 1944 – September 02, 2019
Francis Richard Anthony Kennedy of St. John’s, NL, beloved husband, father, brother and friend passed peacefully away on September 2, 2019, aged 75 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Teresita (Tessie); children John Kennedy, Maria Kennedy Mazzotta (Ben), Christina Kennedy (Dean Keats), Frank Kennedy (Natasha), Elisa Mercer (Andrew); grandchildren Emma; Matteo and Naia; Alec, Meadow and Jasper; Cayden, Cruz and Cassius; Terry, Amariel, Natalia and Logan; special aunt Lola Gela Pelayo; siblings Alice Clare Abbott (John), Rosemary Fahey; Tom Kennedy (Mary Donovan); Roberta Kennedy-Gillespie; Betty Lou Kennedy (Patrick); Marilyn Kennedy; and Cathy O’Keefe (Bill); sister-in-law Tess Kennedy; sister-in-law Newllie Aquino (Rey); Rosalyn Oquendo, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Francis and Rose (Moore) Kennedy; parents-in-law Magno and Salvacion Oquendo; brother Michael Kennedy; brother-in-law Ed Fahey; sister-in-law Lorraine Kennedy, and brothers-in-law Hilding and Eduardo Oquendo.
A life-long learner and explorer, Frank had a deep passion,curiosity and sense of adventure for: travel, gardening, bird-watching, history, politics, reading, volunteer and community service, and philanthropy. An educator at heart, Frank was known for his thoughtful engaging conversation and sense of humour, particularly at a lively dinner party. He was also known for his kindness and generosity, and his commitment to community.
He had so many fond memories of his 35 years working and raising his children with Tessie on the Burin Peninsula, and in his retirement, enjoying his time with his family friends and fellow Rotarians in both St. John’s and the Philippines. Frank was deeply rooted in his Catholic faith, and his love of his family – especially his wife Tessie, children and grandchildren – came above all.
The family would like to thank Frank’s siblings, families and friends for their unceasing support throughout his illness, as well as the wonderful staff of Eastern Health and Tiffany Village. He often remarked on how well cared-for he felt throughout his illness.
Visitation will take place at Caul’s Funeral Home, 84 Lemarchant Rd, St. John’s, on Wednesday from 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, Sept 6,2019 from the Basilica of St. John the Baptist at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Belvedere Cemetery.
Flowers gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to The Gathering Place, 172 Military Rd, St. John’s, (709) 753-3234.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Francis Richard Kennedy..
Death notice for the town of: Torbay, Province: T-N