Obituary of Harold ‘Harry’ A. Kennedy

Harold ‘Harry’ A. Kennedy, 89, of Toms River , passed away, Monday, March 22, 2010 . He was the son of James and Elizabeth Kennedy, born and raised in the Kereigh Head Section of Elizabeth. Harold worked for the City of Elizabeth Water Utility Department for 25 years, retiring in 1982, and moved to Toms River . Harold proudly served in the US Army during World Way II, and was a member of the American Legion, George P. Vanderveer Post 129 of Toms River. He was a communicant of St. Justin’s Catholic Church and was a member of St. Justin’s senior citizens. He was past officer of the Gilford Park Civic Club and former member of the Gilford Park Yacht Club. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ann (nee: Perrit) Kennedy in 1997, and a brother Thomas Kennedy in 1990. Harold is survived by: two brothers. James Kennedy of Toms River and Patrick Kennedy of Garwood and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave. , Toms River . Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 9:30 am , Tuesday at St. Justin’s Catholic Church, 975 Fischer Blvd. , Toms River . Interment will follow at the Brig. Gen. William Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery , Arneytown.