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Kevin Kennedy Obituary

Kevin J. Kennedy, 71, of Hazleton, passed away on Sunday at the Lehigh Valley Hazleton General Hospital.


Born in Hazleton he was a son of the late John and Benedicta (Malloy) Kennedy.


Kevin was a member of the Annunciation Parish at St. Gabriel’s Church.


 Prior to retiring he worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 yrs and was a devoted Carolina Panthers fan. He was a loving son, brother and uncle who will be greatly missed.


Surviving are his brother John Kennedy and wife Susan and his sister Anne Schneider and husband William. Several nieces, great nephews and a great niece also survive.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11am in the St. Gabriel’s Church.


 Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.


Friends may call on Friday morning from 9-10:30 am at Fierro Funeral Home, 26 W. Second St. Hazleton.


 

Published by Johnson City Press on Dec. 10, 2025.

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Debbie Breakstone

December 27, 2025

Could someone tell me if Kevin graduated Dallas High School? I've been trying to contact him to no avail and confused on the obit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Joan Lockwood Smith

December 11, 2025

With our very heartfelt & deepest sympathy & many prayers for The Kennedy Family on their tremendous loss of wonderful Kevin.
The Lockwood Family from Tresckow, Marian, Joan ,Cheryl, Joseph, Jimmy, & Gloria's Family

Ron LEWIS

December 11, 2025

So sorry for your loss . Worked with Kevin for quite a few years We had a good time going to concerts at the opera house and Penns peak RIP my friend May the four winds blow you home !

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Memorial Events
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Dec

12

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Fierro Funeral Home

26 W. Second St., Hazleton, PA 18201

Dec

12

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Gabriel’s Church

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Fierro Funeral Service - Hazleton

26 West 2nd Street, Hazelton, PA 18201

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