Senator Edward James Kennedy Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Senator Edward James Kennedy Jr. (Lowell, Massachusetts), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 1, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward James Kennedy Sr. and Emily Kathleen Kennedy (Heslin); and his sister Marianne Kennedy. He is survived by: his wife Susan Kennedy (Kondra); his children, Edward J. Kennedy III (Ashley R. Fairbank) of Cape Neddick, ME and Christina E. Kennedy (Matthew W. Miles) of Chelmsford; his grandchildren, Jackson E. Miles, Brayden M. Miles of Chelmsford and Ellis R. Kennedy of Cape Neddick, ME.; his brothers, Francis Daniel Kennedy (Dan) of Lowell, MA and John Kennedy (Helen Kennedy) of Dracut, MA; and his siblings-in-law, Judith Micozzi (Andrew) and John Kondra (Doreen). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the McDonough Funeral Home (14 Highland St, Lowell, MA 01852). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Church (144 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA 01852). A procession will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 at the Saint Patrick Cemetery (1251 Gorham St, Lowell, MA 01852). During his time as the chair of Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development, Ed led the State Senate's response to COVID-19 in the areas of arts and tourism, championing the state's largest ever investment in the cultural sector.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Greater Lowell Community Foundation.
