Obituary of Mary L. Kennedy

Mary Loretta Kennedy (nee Flynn), 92, died after an extended illness on Monday, January 16, 2017 in Romney, WV. Mary was born in the Bronx on May 3, 1924. She spent her early years in the Bronx, then moved to Aughnacliffe, County Longford, Ireland until her return to NYC in 1937. A proud alumna of Cathedral High School, she worked for the US Army during WWII, and later as a secretary at J.P. Morgan. Predeceased by her husband Robert, she is survived by eight children, James, Robert, Thomas, Kathleen, Joseph, Francis, Patrick, and Joanne. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In 1973, the family relocated to Binghamton, NY and then to Fayetteville, NY in 1977. After the passing of her husband in 1984, Mary made the decision to return to Binghamton. She later joined her son Tom at his home in South Riding, VA, and upon his retirement, moved with him to Augusta, WV. Mary had an unwavering faith in God. She was a member of many Catholic Churches, including St. Raymond's in the Bronx, St. Patrick's in Binghamton, Immaculate Conception in Fayetteville, and Our Lady of Grace, in Romney, West Virginia. Throughout her life, she volunteered through the church, especially St. Patrick's in Binghamton and Immaculate Conception in Fayetteville where she was a member of multiple choirs and woman's' auxiliary groups. Mary's talents included a beautiful soprano voice, sewing, quilting, reupholstering, oil painting, and stain-glass window making, but her strongest talent was her love and dedication to her family and God. A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Patrick's Church, Corner of Oak and Leroy Streets, Binghamton, on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City., followed by a luncheon at the church hall for family and friends. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton Friday from 4-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to either St. Patrick's Church, Binghamton, NY, Immaculate Conception, Fayetteville, NY, or Our Lady of Grace, Romney, WV.