Martin Kennedy Obituary

KENNEDY, Martin Martin Connelly Kennedy, 86, of Mt. Pleasant, died Friday, December 12, 2008 at his residence surrounded by his family. Martin was born on April 21, 1922 in Charleston to the late John J. and Katherine (Leonard) Kennedy. He attended both the Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina. He served in the United States Navy during WW II and is a Life Member of the VFW Post 3137 on the Isle of Palms, he is also a member of Stella Maris Catholic Church and The Men's Club at Stella Maris, he was also a member of the Hibernian Society of Charleston. Martin was the founder and operator of The Prescription Center on Rutledge Ave until retiring in 1988. He will be deeply and sadly missed by his family including his wife, Rita (Peper) Kennedy; three daughters, Donna Zeliff of Atlanta, GA, Sandra Gary and Paula Simons, both of Mt. Pleasant; two step children; Victoria Lawson and Rick Sanchez, both of Mt. Pleasant; fifteen grandchildren, Eddie and Marty Long, Nicole and Troy Zeliff, Tanya Alberts,Tyler and Crew Gary, Lauren and Ryan Camp, Jessica and Jason Simons, Elizabeth, Rebecca and Benjamin Lawson and Miranda Sanchez. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lillian (Finett) Kennedy and his daughter, Sharon Zyto. Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation Monday, December 15, 2008 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM, with the rosary recited at 6:00PM, at MCALISTER-SMITH'S MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Rd. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be 10:00AM, Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist with entombment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Garden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stella Maris Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St., Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Ave. #101, North Charleston, SC 29405. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.