Of Charlestown, MA and Quechee, VT. Joe, the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Helen Reed Kennedy, was born and raised in Springfield, MA. He graduated from St. Michael's College in 1961 and served his country as a Navigator in the 56th Weather Reconnaissance Sq. in the US Air Force. Stationed at Yokota (Japan) Air Base, he flew 53 Tropical Storm Penetrations.

Joe earned his JD and LLM (Taxation) at Georgetown University Law School and worked at the IRS in Washington, DC. He then entered private practice in Boston and California, taught at several law schools and was an arbitrator with FINRA.

Active as a St. Michael's College alumnus, Joe served as President of the Alumni Board of Directors, Trustee, and member of The 30 x 15 Project and Heritage Circle.

Joe loved flying and was known to stick his nose into any cockpit. He enjoyed sharing his home in Hawaii and his "homeland" Ireland with friends and family. Joe loved golfing, horse racing, Boston sports and, most of all, watching his children and grandchildren compete in athletics.

Joe adored his dog Lily, and he relished his life in Vermont at "Red Barn." We will always remember his harmonizing with hymns at Mass and will think of him when we hear Willy Nelson croon.

Joe leaves his wife, Linda Dalby (Sato) and children Maureen (Philippe, Toronto, Canada), Patrick (Diane, Cohasset, MA), Sharon Murphy (Jim, Easton, MA), Daniel (Winchester, MA) and Matthew (Tami, San Diego, CA). He was cherished "Bubba" to Erin, Devin, Caroline, Ella, Xavier, Piper, Evan, and Chase. He will also be missed by first wife Donna Kennedy, niece Melissa Deyette, nephew Mark Taylor, several cousins, and many friends.

We will hold a celebration of Joe's life later this year. In the meantime, raise a glass of Jameson to his memory.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Joe's name to St. Michael's College ( www.smcvt.edu/giveback ).

Arrangements by Cabot Funeral Home, Woodstock, VT. On-line condolences can be made at www.cabotfh.com.