Joseph James Kennedy's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2026 in Royal Oak, Michigan
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Joseph James Kennedy

May 22, 1932 - March 29, 2026 (93 years old)

Royal Oak, Michigan

Joseph James Kennedy's obituary , Passed away on March 29, 2026 in Royal Oak, Michigan
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Joseph James Kennedy

May 22, 1932 - March 29, 2026 (93 years old)

Royal Oak, Michigan

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Joseph James Kennedy Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph James Kennedy (Royal Oak, Michigan), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 29, 2026 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Kennedy and Kathleen Kennedy; his wife Joyce Kennedy; and his sister Patricia Kennedy. He is survived by: his daughters, Julia (Kennedy), Jacqueline Kennedy-Moriarty (Michael) and Kathleen Kennedy-Torgerson; his grandchildren, Patrick Doherty, Jacqueline (Torgerson), Lee (Jake), Ryan Torgerson (Sammantha) and Kevin Doherty; and his sons, Vasu, Rodgers and Royal Oak. He is also survived by loving father to his three daughters.

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“I used to see him at the studio all the time practicing hard for his ballroom dancing and he always had a smile on his face and remembered my name. Rest in peace”

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Apr 09

Visitation

A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

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Apr 09

Rosary

A.J. Desmond & Sons
32515 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

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Apr 10

Visitation

A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel)
32515 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

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Apr 10

Funeral Mass

Our Light! Catholic Church
3077 Glouchester Dr, Troy, MI 48084

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