David J. Kennedy

By Orleans Hub Posted 31 August 2020 at 1:56 pm

David Kennedy

David J. Kennedy entered in rest on Aug. 28, 2020.

David was born in Medina on April 21, 1947 to John and Agnes (Kinn) Kennedy. He played football for and graduated from Medina High School in the class of 1965. He earned an MBA from Northeastern University and went into the clothing business with his brother, Donald, at Kennedy Brothers, which became a Main Street fixture for many years. David was very active in the Medina Lions Club for much of his life and was an extremely devoted fan of the Yankees. He owned season tickets for the Buffalo Bills for many years and was a Sabres season ticket holder from the team’s beginning, back in 1970. David was a longtime parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, St. Mary’s Church in Medina.

In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his wife of 20 years, Nancy (Woodbridge) Kennedy, in 2015; brothers, Donald and Jack Kennedy; and sister in-law, Mary Kennedy.

He is survived by his brother, Thomas Kennedy; sisters-in-law, Betsey and Patricia Kennedy; two stepsons, Scott (Christine) and Eric (Kathie) Horton; grandsons, Jesse, Gregory (Anna) and Michael; granddaughter, Amber; great-grandson, Jackson; and David’s girlfriend, Julia Bacon; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Fri., Sept. 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina. Masks and social distancing will be mandatory. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Sat., Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Parish, St. Mary’s Church, 211 Eagle St., Medina. Private inurnment will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in the St. Peter Columbarium.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Medina Lions Club, PO Box 511, Medina NY 14103; or to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, PO Box 631, Buffalo NY 14240.

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