Saratoga Springs, NY - F. "Paul" Kennedy, 77, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 15, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital.

Paul was born April 5, 1939, in Niskayuna, NY, the son of the late Francis and Pauline (Maroney) Kennedy. He graduated from LaSalle Institute in Troy, NY and attended Georgetown University.  Paul later earned a Master's degree in Liberal Studies from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

Paul was employed by Crawford and Company during his professional career.  Throughout his life, Paul lived in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Long Island, and Florida. He was an active member of his church community in both Florida (St. Jerome's), and more currently at St. Clement's Parish in Saratoga Springs.  Paul enjoyed singing in the church choir and sharing his gift of music with others.

Paul was a long standing member of the Sunshine Chordsman in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Upon his relocation to Saratoga in 2007, he joined the Saratoga Racing City Chorus and was an active participant in the chorus's various community events and competitions. Paul was an active supporter of various community organizations, including the Elks, the Moose, and the Eagles.  Besides his love of music, he enjoyed boating, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.

Paul was a generous person and a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend.  He was a warm and gracious soul who will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives he touched.

Besides his parents, Paul is predeceased by his sister, Joan Repetto.

Survivors include his wife, Ellen Fontaine (Kennedy); son, Peter Kennedy and daughter Elizabeth Kennedy-Hemsey (George); stepdaughter, Maria Fontaine; sister, Barbara Chandler (Richard) and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 10 to 11am Thursday, July 21, 2016 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11am.

At Paul's request, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110 or to the Estherville Animal Rescue Shelter, 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, N.Y. 12833.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.