Kennedy Joseph Gilly, Jr., age 70, died peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021, surrounded by his family, as a result of complications from injuries sustained from a fall in February. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kennedy Joseph Gilly and Susan Moore Gilly, and his sister, Katharine Gilly Hastings. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Caroline Caffery, three daughters, Caffery Gilly McCarroll (Michael), Delphine Gilly Stewart (Baxter), Emily Gilly Withrow (Wes), a son, Kennedy Joseph Gilly III, two granddaughters, Indigo and Juniper Stewart, a sister, Martha Gilly Lannom (John), and a brother, George Moore Gilly (Sue).
A graduate of Isidore Newman School, Kennedy attended Washington and Lee University and then Tulane University where he received his undergraduate and law degrees. He practiced law as a partner at the Milling, Benson firm for many years until 1995, when he and his family moved to Raleigh, North Carolina. There, he worked as Regional Assistant General Counsel for Nationwide Insurance Company until his retirement in 2013. He and Caroline returned to the New Orleans in 2016, and lived in Old Metairie where they enjoyed good times with their many friends. Kennedy and Caroline also enjoyed his membership in several local clubs and carnival organizations.
Arrangements are being handled through Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, but because of Covid-19 concerns, the funeral service and burial will be private. Those wishing to do so may honor Kennedy by a donation to their favorite charity.
The family invites you to express your fond thoughts, memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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