Patrick K. Kennedy

November 26, 1958 - February 28, 2022

Patrick K. Kennedy, age 63, of Kankakee passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at his home. He was born November 26, 1958 in Kankakee, the son of Ned & Bonnie (Brais) Kennedy. Patrick was married to Marie Murray Miller. Patrick attended Eastridge High School and graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School. He was the owner/operator of K&S Welding in Kankakee. Patrick enjoyed scuba diving and motorcycling. He enjoyed solving people’s problems. Most of all, Patrick loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served from 1976-1979. Surviving are four sons, Pat Gorman of Kankakee, Nate Kennedy of Watseka, Kyle Kennedy of Kankakee, and Sam & Amanda Kennedy of Herscher; two grandchildren, Ean Andrews and Neil Patrick Kennedy; and three sisters, Cindy & John Barrett of L’Erable, Roxanne & Dale Provence of Sun City, AZ, and Denise Walker of Manteno. Patrick is preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home in Kankakee. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Inurnment will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family wishes.