Father Kennedy brought me in to the Catholic faith  in 1971 while I was a cadet at West Point.  His kindness and gentleness were a remarkable example of what a great priest should be.  After graduation he celebrated our wedding.  May he rest in God's loving peace forever.

So very sorry, and yet very joyful, to hear of Father Bob's passing to eternal life. A group of young priests studying Canon Law in Rome remained friends for life.  I worked with one of those priests for 32 years  - Bishop AJ Quinn.  For many years they would gather in Akron Ohio at the Portage Lakes for a reunion.  Bob would call it his "summer" home.    I organized, cooked, picked them up at the airport in Cleveland & transported them down to the Lake.  Left them alone   for days to reminisce  - then went down to  check up on them...dine with them..laugh and be blessed by their presence.  Bob was the last man standing - what a wonderful, holy and brilliant priest!    Now that group - AJ, Bob , Tom P., Ed, Tom B., Dick, Dave...are all together again in the presence of the Lord they all served so faithfully for so many years.  Rest in the Peace of the Father's Love.  I miss all of you. ..I know I'll see you again someday.  Just don't forget who sits in the front seat shotgun.   Love, Ellen 


Remembering Father Kennedy from the parish of Saint John the Evangelist, New York City, NY. I still have a photo with him from my 1965 8th grade graduation from St. John's.  A wonderful priest, he inspired the children of St. John's,  sponsoring basketball teams and encouraging us to follow our dreams.  Rest in peace, Father K.

Fr. Bob - Thankyou for all that you are to
me and my family.   I will treasure our time together.  You married Matt and I and baptized our sons and adored our daughter.  You reminded us to treat them like the prince’s /princesses that they are.  We loved all the home masses and you allowing the kids to be at your side.  We love you and will miss you!   Until we meet again. ❤️❤️

Frank and Eleanor Dowd.

Fr Bob, you will be deeply missed by all who knew you, family, friends, fellow priests, lawyers, professors and other colleagues.  As the first child of the McCarthy Sisters:( Mary, Josephine, Esther and Eleanor) you were born to lead this family through wonderful times and difficult times. Whether celebrating a toddler's first steps,  a  little leaguer's  home run, a college graduation; orchestrating our weddings, baptisms or consoling us through the loss of a loved one, you made each of us  feel so very special.  Whatever the event we all had your unending attention and love. All of our lives have been enriched by your love, wisdom and most wonderful humor.  We love you and will miss you every day! 


MY DEAREST COUSIN .. OH HOW DO I PUT IN WORDS THE MANY MEMORIES AND LOVE THAT WE SHARED.  FROM THE EARLY DAYS WHEN WE WERE CHILDREN WHEN HE WAS BLAMED FOR KNOCKING OVER THE CHRISTMAS TREE   RIGHT IT WAS ME .. TO THE DAY HE MARRIED ME .. HE MUST HAVE GIVEN MY HUSBAND ABOUT TWENTY CHANCES TO GET OUT OF IT  .. OR WHEN  I WAS AT HIS HOUSE ON THE CAPE, HE WAS PLAYING THE PIANO WHEN SUDDENLY HE STARTED RECITING ... SAIL ON SILVER GIRL  .......  OH BOB  I STILL HAVE MOST OF THE CARDS YOU SENT .. I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH.

Fr Bob  will be sadly missed by our entire family and many of our friends who had the privilege of meeting him. He was at our beck and call for countless Marriage and Sacrament ceremonies. His phone messages and voicemails were  “ endless” and humorous, we would leave them on our voicemail as long as we could to laugh each time we repeated them .  He had  away of making everyone feel important to him from the last baby born in our family (Jolene) to the “oldest” Matriach (Patsy) whom he teased continuously!  His presence will be missed intensely but his Priestly  example will always be remembered  with  admiration and love.

My brother Jerry and I served his first Mass at St. Augustine’s.  We were so proud of that. 


Favorite memories Father Bob...many Easter masses at his mother’s apt in  Delray Beach,  Fla. Another favorite memory was a mass for my mom’s bday (I think) at Katy and George’s. Father Bob was saying mass. Zach (my dog) was tied to a tree outside barking nonstop. Father Bob without missing a beat said, “At least someone wants to be in here.” I know This One and That One will be there greeting you with open arms . 🙏


OBITUARY

Rev. Robert T. Kennedy

May 20, 1929 – March 28, 2019

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