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June 29, 2011
Thomas H. Kennedy

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Thomas H. Kennedy of Niagara Falls, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011 after a brief illness. He was 89. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on September 24, 2011, a son of Thomas H. and Maryann (McCartney) Kennedy, Sr.

Mr. Kennedy moved to the United States when he was six, attended local schools, and graduated from Trott Vocational School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a Aerial Gunner from 1942 to 1946, serving in the European Theater from 1944-1946. Mr. Kennedy received numerous citations including the American and European Service Medals, African and Middle Eastern Service Medals, Good Conduct and World War II Victory Medals and the European Theater Battle Star. After the War, he worked at Union Carbide where he retired as a Supply Engineer. He enjoyed coaching hockey, bowling, was a member of the Niagara Falls Auxiliary Police and a member and past Commander of VFW Post 917.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Anita (Turrill) Kennedy; two daughters, Patricia Kennedy of Hillsdale Michigan and Anita (Angelo) Fama of Niagara Falls; five grandchildren, Tammy Kennedy, Shannon (James) Barker of Niagara Falls; Sheri Fama of California, Kari (Todd) Birchfield of Hillsdale, MI and Angelo Fama II of Niagara Falls. Mr. Kennedy is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Nicholas and April Shook and Kyle and Christian Barker.

Friends may call at the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 8622 Buffalo Ave. on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 AM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. If desired, donations may be made to Niagara Hospice House, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094 or The DAV POB 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

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Thomas married TURRILL, Anita June in 1942 in Canada. Anita (daughter of TURRILL, Charles and RAYMOND, Lila) was born on 6 Jun 1924 in Orillia, Ontario,, Canada; died on 26 Jul 2021 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Patricia married WAINMAN, Lloyd William on 18 Jun 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Lloyd (son of WAINMAN, Lloyd and Marian C) was born on 30 May 1942 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 24 Jan 1993 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anita married FAMA, Angelo on 11 Jul 1970 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Angelo (son of FAMA, Frank and VALENZA, Josephine) was born on 9 Dec 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 17 Aug 2019 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PARISH, Ryan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Angelo Fama II, 45, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY on January 9, 1978 he was the son of Anita (Kennedy) Fama and the late Angelo Fama. Angelo enjoyed hunting, fishing and 4 wheeling. He was also an avid New York Yankees and Las Vegas Raiders fan. Angelo was compassionate about animals, especially his dogs. His greatest joy in life was his nephews "The Boys."


Besides his mother, he is survived by his sisters, Shannon Fama and Sheri (Ryan) Fama-Parish; nephews, Kyle and Christian.


There is NO PRIOR visitation. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Angelo's Life will be held at a later date to be announced. Arrangements entrusted to ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME INC.

Family/Spouse: BARKER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]