William J. Kennedy, III

September 10, 1932 ~ May 12, 2023
Born in:
East Northport, NY
Resided in:
St. James, NY
Kennedy, William J. III, of St. James, NY on May 12, 2023. Beloved husband of Roswitha Kennedy. Proud former husband of Mary Kennedy and loving father to their children, Patricia Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy, Matthew (Valarie) Kennedy and the late Kevin Kennedy. Beloved step father of Donna Folster and Carl (Karen) Ritter. Cherished grandfather of Ashley, Philip, David, Christine, Margaret, Eric, Nicole and Kristen. Adored great grandfather of Greyson, Carol, Kayla, Marisa, Lucas and Paulina. Fond brother of the late Jack (the late Joan) Kennedy. Reposing at the Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787. Funeral Mass, St. Patrick’s RC Church, Thursday 9:45 AM. Private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in William’s loving memory to Good Shepherd Hospice, 110 Bi-County Boulevard, Suite 114, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
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Services
Visitation: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:00 pm - 4:00 am
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Second Visitation: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home Smithtown
190 E. Main St.
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
Mass: Thursday, May 18, 2023 9:45 am
St. Patrick's R C Church Smithtown
280 E Main St
SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
We are so very sorry to learn of Bill’s passing and our sincerest sympathy goes out to all his family. He is in our prayers as are all of you. May he rest in eternal peace. Love Maureen & Mike Flanagan
Extending our deepest sympathy to Uncle Bill’s wife Rose and family, Aunt Mary and cousins Patty, Thomas, Matt and their families. May you find comfort and encouragement in memories of him and the love that surrounds you.
Bill and I met approx 1944 . We lived in Bellcrest East Northport. We enjoyed our youth swimming fishing scuba diving ( without that new fancy gear of today ) fins and mask and wooden spear.we would swim from Crab meadow beach to ashroken coast guard area . We had so much fun driving our old cars ,Bill drove an old chev cabriolet a beautiful car and he would ride his motor bike on his dads property . We lost touch with each other for years . Times were difficult then Ww2 was ended ,Korea was starting. The last time I saw bill was about 15 years ago .we met in smithtown and had lunch. I’m sorry I’m late in seeing him again , but time runs out and we are all left with memories . Rest my friend ..you old diving buddy .Mike Affatato