Stephen Kennedy, of Gloucester City, Longshoreman
Thursday, August 16, 2007
KENNEDY, STEPHEN J., JR. 'CAPT'
born in Runnemede, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Age 75.
Steve
was a resident of Gloucester City, formerly of Fairview and Audubon.
Beloved husband of Gertrude A. "Trudy" (nee Jones). Devoted father of
Katherine (Ed), Steve, Pat Robinson, John, Mickey and David (Marie).
Dear brother of Lorraine Turck (Randy), Betty Bodnar (Joe) and Jack
Kennedy (Lorraine). Loving grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of
15. Also survived by many in-laws, nieces and nephews.
Steve was
loved by all and devoted his entire life to providing for his family by
working as a longshoreman for ILA Local 1242.
He served his
community as a past President and member of the ICAC Club. He was a
very successful and caring coach for the Fairview Ramblers Football
Team.
Steve had a great enthusiasm for boating, which he shared with his family and friends.
There
will be a viewing from 6 to 9pm Friday eve and 9 to 10am Saturday
morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE. Funeral Mass 11am Saturday
at St. Mary's RC Church, Gloucester City. Interment New St. Mary's
Cemetery, Bellmawr.
Expressions of sympathy may be e-mailed to Condolences@Gardner
FuneralHome.com.