Thomas R. Kennedy
Monday, March 7, 1955
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Age:
68 years old
Celebration of Life
Date: Friday December 22, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Monday, March 7, 1955
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Age:
68 years old
Monday, March 7, 1955
Date of Death:
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Age:
68 years old
Thomas R. Kennedy
Thomas “Tom” Kennedy, 68 of Rochester, died peacefully at his family home on December 16, 2023 with his family by his side.
Tom was born on March 7, 1955 in Rochester to Roger and Patrice (Russell) Kennedy. He attended St. John’s grade school and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1973. On December 20, 1982 he married Debra Moe. He attended Winona State University and obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. He was a faithful public servant for Olmsted County, working for the Juvenile Detention Center until his retirement. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping, and especially loved his dogs. Tom was a conversationalist and valued family first. He will be deeply missed.
He is survived by his wife Debra of Rochester, his children Patrick (Lindsey) of Rochester, Hannah (David Cameron) of Rochester, grandson William Cameron, sister Barbara (Mike) Ewen of Rochester, Bob (Kay) Kennedy of Cottage Grove, MN, Mary (Lee) Fuhrmeister of Rochester and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Roger and Patrice.
The Celebration of Life for Tom will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023 from 5:00PM until 8:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Pheasants Forever or Conservation Corps Minnesota.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Thomas R. Kennedy has received the following condolences.
Debbie,
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed Tom when growing up. Great guy to talk to. Always had something funny to say. It's been many years since I talked to him. He was always one of the Wonder Bread park gang. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kevin Lund
Condolences from the Michigan Contingent of the family.
May your faith help comfort you during this time of tremendous grief and deep sorrow ?
We remember Tom as a fun loving go getter with a great sense of humor and profound love for and pride in his family.
I am sorry for your loss. I will be keeping you all in my heart
Hollie
To Thomas Family May God Embrace You Through This Difficult Time. Thomas will be missed by many. I worked with Thomas at the JDC and wound up working with him years later at Vital Records before he retired. Thomas was the type of guy you could talk to about anything. He was a good listener and we had lots of laughs while working together. Thomas was a planner a solid man who shared stories with great humor.Thomas Loved his Family his pets and always was reading books and learning new things and trying new recipes! There’s not many people that leave such an impact in your life as him! You will be Dearly Missed my Friend!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, especially Aunt Deb, Patrick, & Hannah.
So sorry for the loss of a great man. Thomas and I were co workers for 25 years Omnia and JDC working with at risk youth. There was no one who could handle those kids like he could. We loved them and had each others back always, even when they were upset with us they knew we cared for them in a way others could not or would not. Deb, Hannah, and Patrick your loss is felt by many but not the same way it is felt by you. Relish in the memories and know how much he was loved by many. Godspeed Old Man River...
Wendy and Patrick Brittan