Robert James Kennedy

1920 - 1996  (76 years)

• Name	Robert James Kennedy  [1]
  Birth	10 May 1920	Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
  Gender	Male
  Death	24 Jun 1996	Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
  Person ID	I3370	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Father	Gordon Henry Kennedy,   b. 8 Apr 1893, Dunnville, Ontario, Canada d. 19 Oct 1965, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA (Age 72 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Edna Laura Hout,   b. 7 Oct 1897, Emporium, Cameron, Pennsylvania, USA d. Aug 1977, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA (Age 79 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Marriage	Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA
  Family ID	F486	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Ann MacLean MacKay,   b. 17 Mar 1922, Canada d. 2 Jul 1996, Lewiston, Niagara, New York, USA (Age 74 years)
  Children	+ 1. Robert James Kennedy,   b. 29 Aug 1944, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA d. 5 Feb 2024, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F392	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

• Notes

  U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: Robert J. Kennedy SSN: 118-05-1529 Last Residence: 14304 Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA BORN: 10 May 1920 Died: 24 Jun 1996 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951) Source Citation: Number: 118-05-1529; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: Robert J. Kennedy SSN: 118-05-1529 Last Residence: 14304 Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA BORN: 10 May 1920 Died: 24 Jun 1996 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951) Source Citation: Number: 118-05-1529; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: Robert J. Kennedy SSN: 118-05-1529 Last Residence: 14304 Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA BORN: 10 May 1920 Died: 24 Jun 1996 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951) Source Citation: Number: 118-05-1529; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Name: Robert J. Kennedy SSN: 118-05-1529 Last Residence: 14304 Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA BORN: 10 May 1920 Died: 24 Jun 1996 State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951) Source Citation: Number: 118-05-1529; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951.

  
  

• Sources

  [S351] Otto Redanz Funeral Home, Kennedy, Robert James. 07FEB2024. Robert James Kennedy, 79, of North Tonawanda, NY, passed away suddenly on February 5, 2024 at Buffalo General Medical Center. Born on August 29, 1944 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Robert James Kennedy and the late Ann (nee MacKay) Kennedy. On January 30, 1965, Bob married Patricia Anne Kempf. Bob was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1962 and attended the University at Buffalo, studying engineering. Bob currently was the owner and operator of Kennedy's Dynotune, Inc., since 1980. He had a lifelong passion for drag racing and never met a dog he didn't like. In addition to his beloved wife, Bob is survived by children, Catherine Anne Kennedy, Robert James (Barbara) Kennedy, and Sean Patrick (Sarah) Kennedy and grandchildren, Sarah Beth Kennedy, Scott (Mackenzie) Kennedy, Elizabeth Godlewski, and Gordon Kennedy. All are welcome to join Bob’s family on Friday, February 9th, from 4-7 p.m., at the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (716-297-9007). In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Niagara County SPCA. Bob’s family has entrusted his care to the Goodlander family. Share condolences and memories at GOODLANDERCARES.com Otto Redanz Funeral Home: 07FEB2023 Barb Kennedy Facebook Post: 07FEB2023