Joseph E. Kennedy

August 3, 1965 - April 9, 2013

Joseph E. Kennedy, age 47, of Appleton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. He was born on August 3, 1965, in Terrace Bay, Ontario, Canada, the youngest child of the late Joseph and Mary Clare (Coughlin) Kennedy. Joe married Lisa Fournier on August 19, 1989, and they celebrated the birth of two children. In 2001, Joe and his family moved to Appleton, Wisconsin. Joe worked for the City of Appleton for ten years and coached hockey for both his children's teams. He loved fishing, playing the guitar, rebuilding motorcycles, and going for Harley rides. His greatest passion was his love for his wife and children.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 23 years: Lisa Kennedy; his wonderful children: Rebecca and Joseph; dear brothers and sisters: Jerry (Lori) Kennedy, Ken (Helle) Kennedy, Lynda Kennedy, Mary Jo (Guy) Mageau, Jimi (Ruth) Kennedy, Richard (Sui) Kennedy, Carol (Blair) Sandberg, and Dorothy Kennedy; mother and father-in-law: Ingrid and Raoul Fournier; sister-in-law: Karen (Gerry) Figliomeni; and brothers-in-law: Tom (Penny)Fournier, and Dan (Leslie) Fournier. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Patrick Kennedy.

The memorial mass for Joseph will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 2331 E. Lourdes Drive in Appleton. Father Donald Zuleger will be officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of mass. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name. Online condolences can be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com.

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Lisa and family,
Very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Growing up we had the best of times. Those memories are cherished. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle S. and family

Dear Lisa, Rebecca and Joeseph, We are all feeling with you the sadness of Joe‚Äôs passing. There is no doubt that is a sign of how much he was cared for and respected. Please find strength from your family and friends and accept our heartfelt sympathy and condolences for your loss.

Lisa, Rebecca, Joseph and family, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Joseph Sr., our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Lisa and family, I am very sorry for your loss. I primarily worked with Joe through committees at work, but no matter when I encountered him, he would light up a room with his positive attitude and contagious smile. He made a positive difference in our lives and we were very lucky to have him as a part of our organization. Take care--we will keep you in our thoughts. Melody Lewis, City of Appleton Human Resources

I was so sorry to read about Joe. My memories of him are of the older kids babysitting him, just like all the youngest kids of big families in Terrace Bay. My heart goes out to Lisa, Rebecca and Joey and all the Kennedy and Fournier families. I remember my mom talking about how much she enjoyed your wedding and I am sure she would join me in passing on our sympathy and letting all of you know we are thinking of you.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Dear Lisa & Family: Our thoughts are with you & your family during this difficult time. Take care.

Lisa and family Sending our deepest sympathy,you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love,Jim,Lana,Tatum,and Jorja

Sorry for your loss lisa , rebecca and joey thinking of you and your family at this difficult time!!

Lisa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rebecca and Joey during this very difficult time. You should take comfort in knowing that you have a great family around you that love you. God Bless you all! Lawrence & Marlene & Family

Lisa and family... I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss... take hold of your blessings and all whom you love... you're in my prayers.

Lisa and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you

Love to you Lisa, Rebecca and Joey and your family and Joe's at this incredibly difficult time. I remember so fondly the fun we had as neighbours, the laughs we all shared. In time, may the sorrow that you feel at this time diminish in intensity and loving memories bring smiles and warmth to your hearts in memory of Joe. With our deepest sympathy - Nancy and Bob Baxter

To the Kennedy and Fournier families; our sincere sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time. Ron, Karen & Lauren

Thinking of you all Lisa, Rebecca and Joey. Our thoughts are with you and your family's.

Lisa and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you, with deepest sympathy, Carol, Ray and Yvonne

Dear Lisa and family, We pray for you at this time of your loss and trial. Remember that God loves you (as do we) and He will give you the graces you need if you but ask Him. Ted and Betty Hanley

TO MY DEAR CUZ CUZ...YOU ARE SO FAR AWAY BUT SO NEAR TO OUR HEARTS...OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..WE ARE PRAYING AND THINKING OF YOU..WISH I WAS THERE TO GIVE YOU A CUZ CUZ HUG...

Lisa, Rebecca & Joey We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping all of your family in our prayers at this difficult time. Lisa, we know having your mother there will be a great comfort to you. Sincerely, Cousin Sharon & Dale

The Churney family from Terrace Bay sends our condolences to Joe's family Lisa, Rebecca and Joeseph. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time Kim and Brenda Asmussen and family

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Lisa, Becca, and Joey, We were so sad to hear the news about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this time. Joe was an amazing husband, father, and friend and will be missed by many.

My condolences to Lisa and the children. Joe was a good man and will be sorely missed.

Dear Lisa & family, So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless you all, and may your happy memories with Joe help to console you and your family. Terri

Lisa, Becca and Joey, We wish there were words we could say to ease your pain. There's just not. What a devestating loss of an absolutely Fantastic father and husband. Joe was all that and more. Our hearts are going out to you. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. John, Angie, Chloe, JD, & Max Luck

So sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. Gods Blessing

To Joe's Family and the Kennedys, from the Mageau Family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Lisa and family, I am so incredibly saddened and sorry to learn of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Lisa, Rebecca & Joseph, Kennedy & Fournier Families.. We offer our heartfelt sympathies on Joe's sudden passing. When sadness fills our hearts, sometimes we must believe what we can't see. May God show you the way to new hope, peace and happiness. Wishing you God's Peace.

Words cannot express our heartfelt sorrow for your family. We have many fond memories of Joe from our younger days and we will miss him and his laughs. We are truely sorry.

Lisa, Rebecca and Joey, Our heartfelt condolences on Joe‚Äôs passing. Words just cannot express our sorrow. He was always a great guy to be around, especially at the rink. Some real great times will not be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bill, Pat, LJ and Michael

When you grow up in a small town you form life long bonds with the people you called friends. And though you may not see them much anymore, whenever you did it is like no time has passed since the last encounter. Still laugh about the same things, ask about our old friends and now talk about our own families. I always enjoyed my chance encounters with Joe to have a laugh and catch up. My (our) condolences to Lisa and the kids and the rest of their families. I will always have some good memories and some good laughs.

Our condolences to Carol, Blair and the Kennedy family. We are truly sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Anne and Cheech Mauro

Lisa, I am truly sorry for your loss

To Ingrid, Raoul and all the family - our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of terrible loss. Our deepest sympathy to all.

Lisa,Rebecca,and Joey, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.. May all your happy times and special memories help to heal your hearts. my sincere sympathy, Glorie

Dear Lisa and Family; I am so sorry to hear about your husband Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Last summer when we were home and visiting with Ingrid and Raoul they were sharing stories about your family and how proud they are of you. Your cousin Peggy

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you Lisa, Rebecca and Joey and to the Kennedy family. You will all be in our prayers. Take care.

our thoughts are with you's, lisa, becca and joey, a star will be brightly shining for joe. take care, carol, daryl, jade, kylei and kori

Lisa & family, So sadden to hear of the passing of your husband & father Joe. May the love of family and friends help heal your broken hearts. Thinking of you always. Love Jayne & Mark Santerre

Lisa, our heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and all your Family. ((((hugs)))) ~ Don, Pat and Mike

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

Lisa and family. So very sorry for the loss of Joe. Wonderful husband, father, brother and friend. My heart is with you all at this terrible time.

Our hearts go out to you, Lisa, Rebecca, Joey, the Kennedy and Fournier families. Joe was a great person, he will be missed. Thinking of you. Take care...

Dear Lisa, Becca & Joey, we were so sad to hear of Joe's passing. We can't imagine what you're going through. Hold tight to each other, and we hope that in time, your smiles at your happy memories will be more frequent than the tears for your loss. Love from Amber & Jesse Chrusz

My condolences to you Lisa

Lisa, My heart goes out to you. I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Joe. He was a good man and will be missed. I know no words cannot ease your pain at this time. Please know my prayers are with you and the kids.

Lisa, and family, Sincere sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dawn

Growing up together we shared many special and enjoyable times;standing up for each other at our weddings,many trips together for hockey and unforgettable childhood memories with friends (Guy Kodila,David Mcbride).We lived together during college and you were always a great friend.Can't believe there never will be a next time to see you and catch up.Lisa, I can't imagine how difficult this is but know that Joe was well respected and loved by all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.With Love Greg,Fran,and family..

Lisa and family, Deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our hearts are saddened by your sad loss. A truly awesome man with the heart of gold and his smile and presence would light up any where he was... May wonderful memories lighten your hearts and days ahead.. Thinking of you Natalie and family

so sorry for your loss.

Our condolences to you and your family Lisa & to Joe"s brothers & sisters. Carole Waghorn - Meister & Vernon Mister

So very sorry for your loss,to you and your children Lisa.You will be in our prayers and thoughts. Dori and Mark Campbell

Lisa & family, Deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.

Lisa, Rebecca, & Joey We are so saddened to hear about Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.at this most difficult time. Kathy, Paul, Jenna & Brandon Collen

Even though time, distance and life separated us, the memories of my friendship with Joe Kennedy are some of the best treasures of my life. It just feels so wrong. It hurts to know that we won't ever be able to reminisce together again, but I will always remember all of the laughter and fun. My condolences Lisa and family. You are in my thoughts and prayers and God bless you Joe. Your friend, Dave McBride, Delaware, Ontario

Lisa, Rebecca and Joey, Wrap yourself in the love of each other, family and friends at this most difficult time. Love and friendship, Nancy Hereford

Dear Lisa and family So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know I am thinking of you all at this most sad and difficult time in your lives. Always keep your memories close to your heart and speak of them often, they are what will help you though the most tragic and difficult time in your life. Take care Lisa Ellacott

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Lisa, Rebecca & Joey; to the Kennedy & Fournier families in your sudden loss.

Dear Lisa, Rebecca, and Joey, We lift you up in comfort and prayer during this most difficult time. With deep sympathy and friendship, Neil, Kathy and Keon Schmidt

Dear Lisa, Becky and Joe, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most painful time. The times we all had together on Grandridge Crescent in Guelph, Ontario are wonderful memories and are cherished. Our deepest sympathy, Margaret, Paul, Maeghan, Sean and Michael Conley.

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. We had so much fun as hockey families traveling around. Joe helped coach one year when Allison and Rebecca were on the same team. I have so many fond memories of the times on the road with our hockey families and all the fun we had. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Melinda and Allison

To Lisa, the Fournier and Kennedy families my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure to play hockey and work with Joe. He always made me laugh he was fun to be around. Dale Ross

Lisa & Family Our Deepest Condolences to You & Your Family during this difficult time. Keep the Memories close to Your Heart as this will help with each passing Day. Thinking of You all Shirley & Mark Malashewski

My Thoughts are with you Lisa, My Mother (Ceil Smiley) was a very good friend of the Kennedys. She was brother Pats godmother. She grew up in Northern Ontario, living in Terrace Bay, Schreiber, Thunder Bay etc. Pat lived with our family in Nanaimo, BC years ago and when I lived in North Vancouver I saw Mary Clare quite a bit. I met Joe a few times but always considered the Kennedys as very close family friends. I am so sorry to hear of you loss. He was a good father and husband and will be missed...

Sincere sympathy Lisa and family . You are in my thoughts and prayers . May God give you all strength through this difficult time . Always , Mary Clara

Lisa and Family, Our deepest condolences on your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers Paulette and Ron

Enjoyed many good times with Joe and the Canucks. He was a great man, and always friendly and smiling. Condolences on your loss.

Lisa, Joey, and Rebecca, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your and your family's loss of Joe...my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.