☘ James J. Kennedy, 78, born in Newcastle Limerick, Ireland; peacefully entered God’s garden on Monday, January 11, 2016. Beloved husband of 53 years to Virginia (nee Burns); loving father of Patty Ann (Nick Traino), Karen (John) Healy, James Jr. “Fenn” (Carol), Maureen (Tony) Rosner, the late Matthew (Kathy), Mary (Jason) Grimes, and Anne (Mike) Dahl; proud grandpa of Johnny (Jenny), Brian (Meghan), Matthew, Michael, Craig, Deeanna, Brianna, Emily, Katelyn, Jake, Erin, Jimmy, Sean, Michael, Josie, and Amelia; proud great grandpa of 4; dear brother and uncle to many and also survived by his cherished family in Ireland, U.K. and Australia.
Visitation Friday 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home 4727 W. 103rd Street Oak Lawn. Funeral Saturday family and friends to meet at St. Bede the Venerable Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers to the funeral home, please keep Jim’s memory alive and growing by planting in your own garden. For info 708-636-1193 or to sign Jim’s online guest book please visit www.blakelambaoklawn.com ☘
