Leo Kennedy (70) passed away suddenly with his loving family by his side on Wednesday April 11, 2018 at Salem Hospital.

Born in Savin Hill Dorchester, MA in 1947, Leo was raised by his parents William and Dorothy Kennedy in the greater Boston area attending the schools locally.

After graduation, Leo went onto work for Verizon as a lineman for nearly 41 years ensuring that the people in his community were able to connect from distances apart. His desire to keep people connected professionally stemmed from his relationship with his daughter Sara Wallace as she was the light of his day.

Leo will be remembered for his appreciation of a good cup of coffee as well as going to museums around the state as he carried an appreciation of history and knowledge. Leo was known for his ability to teach people about the information he knew from attending museums as well as reading. Leo's heart of gold will be forever remembered as his devotion to the Catholic Church and strong faith was shown through his charitable donations. Above all, Leo will be remembered as an amazing brother, a devoted friend, and a loving father to all he encountered.

Leo is survived by: his daughter Sara Wallace of Salem, MA; his sister Dorothy Kennedy of Natick, MA, his brother William Kennedy of Lexington, MA, his sister Clare Crawford of South Boston, MA, and his sister Kathy Kennedy of Franklin, MA; in-laws Daniel Wallace Son-in-Law Salem Ma, Karen Crawford Niece Austin TX, William Kennedy Nephew Grafton Ma, Kathleen Kennedy Niece Sudbury Ma, Michael Kennedy Nephew Norman OK, Adrienne Nicoloro Niece Blackstone Ma, Michelle Champagne Niece Lincoln RI, Nicole Blanchette Kinsey Niece Port Washington NY, Frances Blanchette Niece State College PA as well as many great nieces and nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his former wife Virginia Kennedy who passed away in 2009.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours will take place on the morning of Thursday April 19, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Murphy Funeral Home, located on 85 Federal St. Salem. Funeral services will be held following the visiting hours at 11:30 AM at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, located at 1 Margin St. Peabody, MA. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or call 978-744-0497.