Hutchinson -- Paul Kennedy, age 92, of Tampa, a man who loved his family above all else, passed away peacefully on July 1. Paul was an avid reader known for his keen intellect, his sense of humor, his extensive knowledge of world history and his gourmet salad dressing, the recipe of which he handed down to his family. Among many things, he enjoyed a glass of wine and a good conversation. He was born in Bombay, India, and lived in France and Belgium during his childhood before moving to South Bend, Indiana, where his father was an executive for Studebaker Automobiles. He attended the New Mexico Military Institute in his teens and in 1950 graduated from Harvard College. He was a decorated veteran of the Korean War, in which he served as a platoon sergeant and a medic. After returning from Korea in 1952, Paul began his professional life in the banking industry. He worked for First National City Bank (now Citibank) on the islands of Puerto Rico and Jamaica before returning to the United States. He spoke English, Spanish, French and a smattering of other languages, including German and Portuguese. In 1976 Mr. Hutchinson and his family moved to Florida, where, in 1981, he joined the international division of Flagship Bank in Tampa. He attended Christ the King Catholic Church, was a member of the Harvard Club of Tampa Bay and was the president of the Alliance Francaise de Tampa for several years. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, his children Laurie (Pierre Mona), Anne (Robert Sacks), Richard (Rebecca Davis), Jocelyn (David Sand), Nicholas (Keller Young) and Mary Elizabeth (Xavier Vergez), his sister Patricia Robert of New York City, twenty-two grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews. The Hutchinsons were married on June 4, 1955, in Normandy, France, and celebrated their 65th anniversary in June. Paul will be interred at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery and a celebration of life will be held at a future date. In his memory, please consider making a donation to Food for the Poor, The Nature Conservancy or The Catholic Relief Services.
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