Bernard Kennedy, 84, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on July 28, 2012. He was born on April 8, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio. After serving in the Army from 1946-48 as a gunner, he graduated from Miami University, Ohio in 1956 with a Bachelor of Architecture Degree. In 1962 Bernie left Ohio for Phoenix where he first worked for Chopas & Starkovich, then Guirey, Srnka, Arnold & Sprinkle. In 1979 he started his own firm of Bernard Kennedy & Associates, Architects. Survivors include his wife Fran, children Jim Medland, Suzy Atelian, Sharon Hawkins (Ross), grandchildren Tyler, Justin, Brandon, Taylor, Sarah, Megan, and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Bernardine Savage, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm Tuesday, August 7, with a Rosary at 7pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be at 10am on Wednesday, August 8th at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd. Interment to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make a contribution in his name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85015.
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Judy & Joe Webber
Dearest Fran, We send our deepest sympathies to you and your family at the loss of your dear husband, Bernie. Although we never had the honor of knowing him personally, he sounds like he was a very special man and I’m sure a good husband, father and grandpa to all his family. It’s always so hard to lose someone so close and dear to us, but we know, by our precious faith, that someday we will all be reunited together again in God’s heaven. May he rest in the peace and love of Christ and experience the eternal joy of God that he so deserves. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. With love and prayers, Judy and Joe Webber
Randy Cooney
What a fine neighbor!!
Our 12 year granddaughter, Katlyn, told us Mr. Kennedy was always so cheerful and nice to the kids in the neighborhood. She remembered most, is that Bernie would occasionally spray them with water from his hose when he was watering his grass and they would happened by. When we heard how sick Bernie had become Katlyn asked if we could visit Mr. Kennedy..
We were blessed to see Bernie in his last hours. As Bernie was pondering his last days he gave our granddaughter some advice for her future days. He told her this – “choose a career that of course is lucrative, however more importantly one that you enjoy and will have some FUN doing”.
Bernie, will be missed by many and certainly by the neighborhood kids and all of us in the neighborhood.
The Cooney's
What a fine neighbor!!
Our 12 year granddaughter, Katlyn, told us Mr. Kennedy was always so cheerful and nice to the kids in the neighborhood. She remembered most, is that Bernie would occasionally spray them with water from his hose when he was watering his grass and they would happened by. When we heard how sick Bernie had become Katlyn asked if we could visit Mr. Kennedy..
We were blessed to see Bernie in his last hours. As Bernie was pondering his last days he gave our granddaughter some advice for her future days. He told her this – “choose a career that of course is lucrative, however more importantly one that you enjoy and will have some FUN doing”.
Bernie, will be missed by many and certainly by the neighborhood kids and all of us in the neighborhood.