Timothy Patrick Kennedy

Timothy P. Kennedy, 79, of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital, in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born to Thomas J. and Helen (McKeon) Kennedy, on May 5, 1941, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Tim graduated from South Hadley Falls High School, in 1959, and graduated from the Culinary Institute of America, in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1964. He married J. Elaine (Grady) Kennedy on August 29, 1964. Tim worked as Executive Chef at many resorts and restaurants along the East Coast, settling in Delaware. Culinary art was his passion, and he wanted to show his love to a new generation. This lead him to teach Culinary Arts at Bancroft Middle School and Howard Career Center for 27 years. While teaching school, he also ran a successful catering business for over 15 years. Tim received many awards and accolades throughout his years teaching. He retired to the beach in 2001. Tim was an avid golfer who cherished a good game with friends and family and always looked forward to participating in the "Kennedy Dollar" Golf Tournament. His love passed down to both of his sons, who competed against him in these tournaments. He was also a huge football fan, holding season tickets for the University of Delaware Fighting Blue Hens Football for over 25 years and cheering his Philadelphia Eagles at every opportunity. Tim traveled the world with his wife and was so proud of his many trips. There were many memories of his travels, but two trips were very special, both when he took the entire family; the Africa trip for his 50th wedding anniversary and the 2018 trip to Australia and New Zealand. He was a curious traveler, reading everything he could about the area's history, often leaving Elaine with a book on a bench while he read everything in the museum! Tim enjoyed traveling off the beaten path, which allowed him to gain a newfound perspective on the local cultures. He enjoyed sampling the local foods and going to markets. Tim was preceded in death by his parents Thomas J. and Helen M. Kennedy. Tim is survived by his wife, Elaine; sons, Michael J. Kennedy (Amy B. Renne) of Two Harbors, Minnesota and Kevin P. Kennedy (Moira M. Kennedy) of Centennial, Colorado; two grandsons, Otto P. Kennedy and Gavin M. Kennedy of Centennial, Colorado; grand-dogs, Izzy and North, in Minnesota and Penny and Bella in Colorado; sisters, Ellen Nolan (Richard) and Carolyn Powers (Donald) all of South Hadley, Massachusetts; and brother, Thomas J. Kennedy (Susan) of Newark, Delaware. A memorial mass will be held at a later date, out of health and safety concerns for friends and family, due to the Covid-19 crisis. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Edmond Church, P O Box 646, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971-0646.

Timothy Patrick Kennedy

May 5, 1941 - December 7, 2020