Robert L. “Bob” Kennedy, Sr., 86, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on December 24, 2017 at Allegheny General Hospital.
He was born July 7, 1931 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late L. Lee Kennedy and the late Mildred Covert Kennedy.
Bob was a 1950 graduate of Butler Area High School. He then served in the Navy during the Korean War. Bob was an Accounting Clerk for Armco before retiring in 1992. He was a member of Meridian Presbyterian Church and a longtime member of Calvary Evangelical UP Church, the William H. Miller Lodge, Consistory in New Castle, PA, Loraine Commandry of York Rite, and a life member of Butler City Hunting and Fishing Club. Bob was a former member of Meridian VFD and former Advisor to Meridian Rainbow Girls. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Bob loved spending time with his family and enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Philips Kennedy, whom he married on August 18, 1956; one son, Robert L. (Amy) Kennedy, Jr. of Butler, PA; two daughters, Diane Kennedy (Tom) Keller of Hinckley, OH, and Debbie (Chip) Grigoletti of Butler, PA; six grandchildren, Caroline Keller, Robert Keller, Matthew Grigoletti, Joshua Grigoletti, Lauren Kennedy, and Paige Kennedy; two nieces; and three nephews.
Friends will be received Friday, December 29, 2017, 4 – 8 pm at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA.
The William H. Miller Lodge #769 Free and Accepted Masons will hold Masonic Services Friday, December 29, 2017 at 6 pm at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2017, 10:00 am at the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home Inc., 124 East North St. Butler, PA, with Reverend Dr. Stephen M. Franklin of Meridian Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Private burial will take place in the Butler County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Meridian Presbyterian Church, 4150 Highland Ave., Butler, PA 16001 or to the donor’s favorite charity.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.