James Francis Kennedy, 75, of Ocala Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday July 23, 2020. James was born in South Amboy, NJ on June 23, 1945 a son to the late James and Lena (Musolino) Kennedy.

He was also predeceased by His first wife Maryann Sembler Kennedy, a brother Thomas Kennedy and brother-in-law Richard Riehl.

James is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Gandy Kennedy of the residence and his children David and Loretta Kennedy, Christine and Anthony Favato, James and Karen Kennedy, Patrick and Sheralynn Kennedy, Step-Son and wife Robert and Theresa Gross. He is also survived by sisters Patricia Riehl and  Mary and Michael McCarthy.  James is also survived by his five grandchildren Nicole, Dominick, Kelly, Sean and Maryellen.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Browns Mills, NJ and Troopers Helping Troopers 3625 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA 17110.  There will be a mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 10670 SE Mericamp Rd, Ocala, Florida at 11:00 AM on Thursday August 6, 2020. the family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the service hour and St. Mary's Catholic Church, South Amboy, NJ at a future time.