Francis T. Kennedy Sr
Kennedy, Francis T. Sr. 'Red'
23 Oct 1929 - 8 Dec 2017
Francis 'Red' Kennedy, Sr., age 88, of Springfield, NE, died on Friday
December 8, 2017. Red was born on October 23, 1929, son to Francis P.
and Isabelle. He married his high school sweetheart, Margaret McAndrew,
in 1950.
Red served during the Korean War and eventually returned to the family
farm, the Peaceful Valley Ranch. He loved Irish music so much that he
helped organize local concerts, including a benefit for the Madonna
School. He retired from Lucent, formally Western Electric, after more
than 30 years.
In the early years of retirement, Red and Maggie became Irish music
groupies. In order to get their favorite bands to Omaha, Red booked gigs
for Irish bands around the Midwest and even volunteered to drive them
from city to city. They enjoyed touring in their van in search Irish
music and festivals.
Red is survived by his wife, Margaret; sons: Tom, Mike (Connie), John
(Sue), and Pat (Elizabeth); daughters: Colleen Smart, Mary Stoops
(Roger), Jane, and Kathy Everett; thirteen grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; brother, Patrick; and sister, Lavelle Rice.
He was preceded in death by parents, Francis and Isabelle; son-in-law,
Steve Smart; and grandchildren, Chad and Samantha.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Dec. 13th from 5 PM. 7
P.M.
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Springfield, followed by VIGIL SERVICE
at 7pm.
Services
Mass Of Christian BBurial, Thursday, Dec. 14th at 10 A.M. at St. Joseph
Catholic Church, with luncheon following.
Interment: 1 P.M. at Omaha National Cemetery with military honors by
Millard American Legion Post 374 & VFW Post 8334.
Memorials: Suggested to Madonna School, 6401 N 71st Plaza, Omaha, NE
68104.
Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler
78th & West Center
Omaha NE 68124
402-391-3900
www.heafeyheafey.com
