Obituary of Joanne S. Kennedy

Joanne S. Kennedy (nee Santoro), of Hackensack , passed away peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021 at the age of 72 years. Born in the Bronx, NY to the late Dominick and Ellen Santoro, she grew up in East Paterson (Elmwood Park), moving to Hackensack in 1978 when she got married. Joanne was a graduate of East Paterson Memorial High School and Montclair State College. Prior to retiring, she was a sales representative at various stores at the Bergen Town Center . She was a faithful parishioner at Holy Trinity R. C. Church where she was a member of the choir. An avid astrology and metaphysical buff, she was a member of the National Council for Geocosmic Research. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, movies, theater and concerts. Devoted wife of Peter E. Kennedy, her beloved husband and best friend for 42 years. Big sister to Barbara Humphries and her husband the late John of Charlestown, RI, Angela Clement and her husband Roger of Wolcott, CT, and the late Erica Lotto and her husband John of Mahwah. Loving aunt of many niece and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 21st, at 11:00 AM, at Holy Trinity R. C. Church, 34 Maple Avenue , Hackensack with entombment following at Holy Cross Mausoleum in North Arlington. The family will receive friends at the G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Home, 397 Union Street , Hackensack on Thursday morning from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. The family prefers that in lieu of flowers that you honor her memory with a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place , Memphis , TN 38105 .