James Michael Kennedy Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Christmas Day with his loving family by his side, James Michael Kennedy, 59 passed from this life after a painful and courageous six month battle to walk again. James was born October 16, 1956, the fifth child of the late Joseph D. & Grace Eiber Kennedy. He was raised in North Haven, graduated from North Haven High School, served in the United States Air Force, worked at Sikorsky for many years and retired from Amtrack. Jim was an avid reader, loved to ride his Harley Motorcycles, collected antique cars and loved to work on jigsaw puzzles. There was no greater friend to be found than Jimmy and nothing made him happier than being surrounded by his large family. His greatest joy in life was being a grandfather. He is survived by his son Brian Kennedy (Kerry), his daughter Katherine Surdam (Milo), his four granddaughters Molly Kennedy, Mikka, Kaya and Talia Surdam. He also leaves his brother Joseph D. Kennedy (Jane), his sisters Ann Kennedy, Kathy Kennedy, Susan Kennedy, Marygrace Tirollo (Michael) and Priscilla Remington (Edward), sixteen loving nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews. Jim also left behind his dear friends Danette Kennedy and Dan & Marge Carboni. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife Patricia Downes Kennedy, his brother Sean K. Kennedy, his sister Bridget J. Kennedy, grandparents Eugene & Anna Kennedy and Louis & Ann Eiber. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Wednesday at 9 A.M. in St. Therese Church, North Haven. Friends are asked to go directly to church. Burial in All Saints Cemetery. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 - 7 P.M. in Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Disabled American Veterans 65 Prospect Ave. West Haven, CT. 06516. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com

James Michael Kennedy

October 16, 1956 - December 25, 2015