Robert James Kennedy

1944 - 2024  (79 years)

• Name	Robert James Kennedy  [1]
  Birth	29 Aug 1944	Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	5 Feb 2024	Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA   [1]
  Person ID	I3534	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Father	Robert James Kennedy,   b. 10 May 1920, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA d. 24 Jun 1996, Niagara Falls, Niagara, New York, USA (Age 76 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Ann MacLean MacKay,   b. 17 Mar 1922, Canada d. 2 Jul 1996, Lewiston, Niagara, New York, USA (Age 74 years)
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F392	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Living
  Children	+ 1. Living + 2. Living + 3. Living
  Family ID	F481	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

• 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