- Kathleen Kennedy
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Kathleen Kennedy, 57, died on Friday, April 1, 2011, at home in West Orange, N.J. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Church, 44 Benvenue Ave., West Orange, on Thursday at 10 a.m. Interment is in Rosedale Cemetery Chapel. Visitation will be at the O'Boyle Funeral Home, 309 Broad St., Bloomfield, N.J., on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Born in Newark, N.J., Kathleen lived in West Caldwell, N.J., New York City, and the last eight years in West Orange. She graduated from Lycoming College and received a master's degree from Bucknell University. A member of the Writers Guild of America, Kathleen was nominated for outstanding achievement six times for "Guiding Light" and "Another World." She was the mother of Matthew Trullinger of California; daughter of Joan Scott Kennedy and the late Robert Kennedy; loving companion of Raymond Celentano; sister of Deborah Ford, and Barbara Jean Simon and her husband, Howard, and aunt of Christopher Simon, and Timothy, Terence, Robert and Rebecca Ford.
Published in Star-Ledger on April 4, 2011
May 06, 2011
I still can not believe you are gone... i am soo lost without you. I didn't tell you enough how much i love you and need you. everyday. This world will never be the same without you. I, too, hope you and POP are watching out for us, but you should still be HERE!!! i miss you.......
Barbara Jean Simon, Verona, New Jersey
May 02, 2011
Aunt Kathy, I will forever remember all that you have done for me....from practically writing my entire college essay to just calling and checking up on me from time to time. You were a very special person and I feel blessed to have had you in my family, and in my life. Your smile was contagious, and the compassion you had for others (even complete strangers) is a quality that is hard to come by these days. I know that you and Pop will watch over the rest of us. I will miss you and hope that you are at peace.
Becky Ford, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
April 11, 2011
My sincerest sympathy to all Kathy's family for her untimely passing. I knew Kathy at Bucknell where we were both involved in the Cap 'n Dagger theatre productions. She had a lively wit and brought a lot of mature thoughtfulness to our productions. Her generosity is evident in the stories of the many Cap 'n Dagger alumni who she helped make ends meet in NYC with jobs at the Pasta and Cheese shop.
Will Faas, Brighton, U.K.
April 10, 2011
From 3,000 miles, over 40+ years and with a broken heart, I will miss Kathey's loving kindness and sparkling intellect. She was my dear friend in so many ways and I know I will never forget her. I wish I could help Matt, Ray, Mrs. K and her sisters with their loss ... but I know I can't. Who will call Matt to warn him of the tsunami? I believe in my heart that Kathey will find a way to make that call to her true treasure. With all my heart, Henry
Henry Kantor, Portland, Oregon
April 04, 2011
Ever since our girls mini-reunion Kathy and I had the best memory talks and we were looking forward to wearing our gowns and attending our 40th reunion in June with Mama Kennedy as a special date. You will be greatly missed..on that date and always. Your wit and warmth are only two of your many attributes. Friends since elementary school, sleepovers, church and synogogue events, Beatles records, dancing, singing, writing...oh, the fun we had. I will miss you, Kathy. Joan, I can only imagine your grief... loosing your beloved daughter and best friend. Know that she made a difference. She was an exceptional person and will continue to inspire and bring out the best in all of us.
Andrea Galinkin-Eyler, Middletown, Maryland
April 04, 2011
Kathleen, you made us laugh, you made us think and you made us want to be the champion of the arts that you always were. You always did what was right even though it may have been the tough choice. Like all other Cap & Daggers, I want you to be in the front row (and I will save you a seat) of my life. Sweet dreams, sweet Kathleen. You will be missed.
Deb Leopold, Washington, District of Columbia
April 04, 2011
I have great memories of growing up with the Kennedy family,We both have three girls and we all played togeather and later in life Kathleen moved next store to me and my husband. When Matt was a baby Kathleen used to sing sweet lullabys but what she did not know that the baby monitor was on and mine was on and she would sing in my house too. One day I had to tell her she turned as red as a beet and laughed. Needless to say we did not get any more lullabys. She was a GREAT mother and a very sweet person she will be missed!! GOD SPEED TO THE FAMILY
Corrine Feindt Summerville, Caldwell, New Jersey
April 04, 2011
Dear Ray, Joan and Family, I always admired Kathleen's ability to say the "tough stuff," and she always did the right thing...even at her own expense. She was a tireless champion of the arts and there are not many people left like her. There are many, many Cap & Dagger members who will be missing her funny and captivating presence--she will always have a front row seat in all of our lives.
Deb Leopold, Bucknell '78
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1953 - 2011 (57 years)
