Name: Visitation for John William "Bill" Kennedy
Start: 2022-09-21T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-09-22T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Parks Funeral Home - Summerville

John "Bill" William Kennedy, 75, of Summerville passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022.

A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11 o'clock at Beautiful Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 720 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485. The family received friends the night before for a visitation on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock at Parks Funeral Home, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Interment followed at Summerville Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or memorials can be made in honor of Bill to Beautiful Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church Youth Fund.

Bill was born on July 29, 1947 in Somerset, PA, and is the son of Paul and Catherine Bertoldi. During his lifetime Bill joined the U.S. Navy, and spent most of his time in the service being a Submarine Nuclear Propulsion Plant Supervisor for more than 8 years. After honorably serving in the Navy, Bill spent many years working at Showa Denko Carbon as a technical writer and instructor. He would end up retiring from Showa Denko Carbon, and would then spend his free time going on the boat, fishing, and gardening. He also was great at playing the guitar, banjo, and ukulele. Bill was a long time member of Beautiful Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church and loved his church family very much. Most importantly, Bill was a great husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed dearly.

Bill is survived by his wife of many years, June Kennedy of Summerville, SC; son, Scott Kennedy (Mary Ann) of Rock Hill, SC; daughter, Sarah Roland (Ricky) of Florence, SC; sisters, Angie Kuchenbecker (Rod) of Mogadore, OH, Paula Cottrill (Scott) of Stow, OH; grandchildren, William, Chase, and Lauren. He is also survived by Debbie Kennedy. Bill is predeceased by his father, Paul Bertoldi; mother, Catherine Bertoldi; and Milton Kennedy.

The family appreciates everyone who has reached out and has been praying for them during this difficult time.

Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 W. 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. www.parksfuneralhome.com

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Published by Summerville Journal-Scene on Sep. 20, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for John Kennedy

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8 Entries

Wm j rauckhorst

October 16, 2022

June and family we are so sorry for you loss.
Rocky & Janet Rauckhorst

Bill Hinds, CWO, USN Retired

September 24, 2022

I had the distinct pleasure of serving with Bill at the Fleet and Mine Warfare Training Center in Charleston. He and I traveled to Newport RI to teach a two-week course. He was great to work with and easy to supervise. When we visited your home, it was great to see how proud he was of your blind dog as he knew his way around the yard. I will always smile when I hear his name

Sue George,Tripp George

September 21, 2022

June I was so sad to read of your beloved Bill's passing. I remember him fondly as we both agreed upon your talent and time at H&R Block and other messages, he kindly listen to me and related back to you. I will keep you in my prayers in the sad days to come. My sincere condoleses to you and your family . Sue George

Jim Sandman

September 21, 2022

Dear June, family and friends of Bill,
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans, we offer our sincere condolences at Bill´s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are always saddened whenever a fellow "Bubblehead" departs on Eternal Patrol. He served with honor on the USS Nathan Hale SSBN-623, USS Sturgeon SSN-637, USS Benjamin Franklin SSBN-640, USS Pintado SSN-672, and USS Von Steuben SSBN-632.
To our "Brother-of-the-Phin" we say, "Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. Fair Winds and Following Seas." Thank you for your service to our country.
June and family... "may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you." 2 Thessalonians 3:16 (ESV).
Jim Sandman, FTC(SS) Ret,
National Chaplain, USSVI.

Terry Sickle

September 21, 2022

Rest your oar Sailor. We have the watch.....

Donna Ralston-Latham Hoppe

September 20, 2022

Bill was a one of the champions of our 1965 CFHS class. Always a smile and a good heart. Condolences to all the family and friends. Great loss.

Nick Nichols

September 20, 2022

To June and the Kennedy Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Bill´s passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Bill, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified on USS BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SSBN-640 in 1969, will always be remembered as a "Brother of the Phin" and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

MMCS(SS) John William Kennedy
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain