William R. Kennedy, 72, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He was born in New Haven on March 5, 1950 and was the son of the late Thomas Robert and Edna Marion Berk Kennedy.  He was a mechanic for 50 years having worked for Kennedy’s Onsite of Hamden until his retirement.  William loved to collect and share historic facts, especially pertaining to historic US battles. He was a member of Blood, Sweat and Gears in Milford and enjoyed building and working on classic cars, especially his 1966 Chevelle.  Beloved father of Michael Kennedy (Laura), Cynthia Whalen (Michael Corolla) and Mary Grant (Darrell).  Loving grandfather of Evelyn and Moira Kennedy, Jovanni, and Tristan Perez.  Great grandfather of Jovanni Jr. and Silas Perez.  Brother of Eileen Kennedy Paulauskas (Stanley) and the late Joseph Edward Kennedy. Also survived by his loving companion Patricia Arrien, sister-in-law Tracy Kennedy, many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Predeceased by his wife Linda Kennedy.

The visiting hours will be on Monday, August 29th at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 4 to 7 PM.  The family will be conducting a brief service in the funeral home at 7:00 PM.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.