Sam J. Kennedy's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2025 in Plymouth, Michigan

Sam J. Kennedy

April 24, 1951 - April 25, 2025 (74 years old)

Plymouth, Michigan

Sam J. Kennedy's obituary , Passed away on April 25, 2025 in Plymouth, Michigan

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Sam J. Kennedy

April 24, 1951 - April 25, 2025 (74 years old)

Plymouth, Michigan

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Sam J. Kennedy Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Sam J. Kennedy (Plymouth, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 74, on April 25, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John "Jack" Kennedy and Marie Scherer Kennedy; and his brother Christopher Kennedy. He is survived by: his wife Elaine; his children, Hugh Kennedy (Nicole Michaud), Orin Kennedy (Megan McLaughlin), Monica Kennedy (Rachel Freund), Heather Johnson (Jason) and Lauren Yagiela (Spencer Schroer); his grandchildren, Cleophee, Aidan, Caitlin, Claire, Avery, Elliot, Zachary and Carter; his siblings, Alexis Blomfield (Steven), Timothy Kennedy (Kimberly) and Dennis Kennedy; his nephews, Joseph Kennedy and Douglas Blomfield; his niece Pamela Medjesi (Adam); and his friend Judy Wernette. He is also survived by three children, and was a doting grandfather to his eight grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fisher House Michigan, PO Box 130466, Ann Arbor, MI 48113, or to Kevin's Song, 30425 Stephenson Hwy., Madison Heights, MI 48071.

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December 30, 2025

Jim Slevin wrote a sympathy message

“Greetings Alexis, This is an old neighbor, Jim Slevin, contacting you with regrets in discovering Sam's passing in April. Sam and I had a chance to speak many years ago as our family moved back to Michigan. His name popped up in conversation with my brother, John. At the time, Sam was doing fundraising for a college. He sounded energetic and happy. Sam was admired as we grew up on Burnham Road. The kindnesses of your Dad and Mom are always remembered , especially following our father's de”


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Apr 29

Visitation

Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home
46401 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

Tue

Apr 29

Rosary

Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home
46401 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

Wed

Apr 30

Lying in state

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
47650 N Territorial Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

Wed

Apr 30

Funeral Mass

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
47650 N Territorial Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

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