David "Gus" Kennedy - The Man, The Myth, The Absolute Legend (September 3, 1950 - May 23, 2023)
Husband, Father, Basketball Athlete, Catholic Priest, Karate Teacher, Counselor, Shakespearean actor...all of these were rich chapters in the life he lived.
I always joked that he was "the REAL Most Interesting man in the World": I wouldn't be surprised that he was actually a secret agent all along...
Dad made time for anyone and everyone. He found joy in making people laugh and he had the innate ability to bring a smile to even the most tortured of souls.
The man was a genius to fault--He never stopped giving...even on his deathbed, if asked, he would have gladly given the shirt off his back to a nurse if need be.
It is impossible to encapsulate his life in a post on social media. I'll just say we can ONLY hope to lead a life of generosity and laughter that he did.
As per his wishes, there will be a future mass held in his honor--I will post about it when the time comes.
I imagine Dad walking up to the Pearly Gates where the main angelic security guard gets up and out of his chair: "Oh, man! Gus Kennedy?! I gotta shake this guy's hand..."
Dad will hold out his hand, then instantly slid it behind his ear: "Too slow, buddy!" 😊💓
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