LeRoy Kennedy

LeRoy J. "Roy" Kennedy

1921 - 2012

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Obituary of LeRoy J. Kennedy

Kennedy - LeRoy J. "Roy" of East Northport on July 12, 2012. Born in Northport, NY May 29, 1921. Beloved Husband of the late Joy (nee Philp), married 55 years. Loving father of Roy (Linda), Richard (Marie) and Michael (Kathleen), and the Late Kathleen. Cherished grandfather of Shawn & Robert, Corinne & Patrick, Michael, Kaitlyn, Kyle & Sean. Dear Great Grandfather of Jordan, Jacob, Joseph, Jenna, Daniel, Aspen and Alexis. Roy was a WWII veteran and served with the US Air Force B 29 Group in the Pacific Theatre. He worked as a Superintendant of construction with LILCO for 38 years, responsible for construction of infrastructure across the island, including sub stations, generating units, and miles if steel lines. Member of East Northport Fire Department for 64 years, served as Chief from 1960-1962, served as Fire Commissioner for 10 years, elected Fireman of the Year in 1988,1998, and 2008. Member of the international Fire Chief Association, Charter member of Southern NY Volunteer Fireman's Association. Member of Town of Huntington Fire Chief's Council. Charter member of Father Judge Council 6893 Knights of Columbus. Member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Parish Outreach and usher for 65 years. Member of Executive board Senior Citizens Town of Huntington, and member of the Larkfield Unit. Visiting Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue, Northport, NY Sunday & Monday, 2-5 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass Tuesday 9:45 am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, East Northport, NY, Burial at St. Philip Neri Cemetery. www.nthfh.com