F. “Paul” Kennedy

SARATOGA SPRINGS — F. “Paul” Kennedy, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. Paul was born April 5, 1939, in Niskayuna, the son of the late Francis and Pauline (Maroney) Kennedy. He graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy and attended Georgetown University. Paul later earned a Master’s degree in Liberal Studies from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Paul was employed by Crawford and Company during his professional career. Throughout his life, Paul lived in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Long Island, and Florida. He was an active member of his church community in both Florida (St. Jerome’s), and more currently at St. Clement’s Parish in Saratoga Springs. Paul enjoyed singing in the church choir and sharing his gift of music with others. Paul was a generous person and a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a warm and gracious soul who will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives he touched. Besides his parents, Paul is predeceased by his sister, Joan Repetto. Survivors include his wife, Ellen Fontaine (Kennedy); son, Peter Kennedy and daughter Elizabeth Kennedy-Hemsey (George); stepdaughter, Maria Fontaine; sister, Barbara Chandler (Richard) and several nieces and nephews. Friends and relatives gathered to remember him on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. in Saratoga Springs where a Mass of Christian Burial followed. At Paul’s request, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110 or to the Estherville Animal Rescue Shelter, 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, N.Y. 12833. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.