Lawrence Kennedy

Lawrence Dean Kennedy, 77, of Butler, passed away on Sunday evening Oct. 31, 2021, from complications of COVID-19.

Born March 9, 1944, in Butler, he was the son of the late Thomas Dean and Vera May (Killean) Kennedy.

He was a member of St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in Butler.

Lawrence “Ken” began his long steel career at the former Pullman Standard, and then retired years later from Trinity Industries, all in Butler.

He was an avid Steelers fan, enjoyed painting things and fixing things around the house, but most of all, he loved watching his children and grandchildren play ball.

He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Robert) Lincavage of Philadelphia; five grandchildren, Zach Kennedy of Prospect, Drake Kennedy of Butler, Troy Lincavage, Payton Lincavage and Brady Lincavage, all of Philadelphia; two great-grandsons, Jaxson and Kaden Kennedy of Prospect; his companion with whom he made his home, Nadesha Anastasoff; his daughter-in-law, Lisa Kennedy of Alabama; his siblings, Tom (Cecelia) Kennedy of North Carolina, Connie (Dave) Crispin of Colorado, Susan Vanderbug of South Carolina, and Becky Bishop of Virginia Beach; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Nellie J. Turk Kennedy, who passed away Aug. 6, 2009; his son, Michael D. Kennedy, who passed away on Oct. 1, 2020; and his sister, Diane Snyder, who passed away Jan. 8, 2017.

KENNEDY — Per his request, there will be no public services for Lawrence Dean Kennedy, who died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021.

Cremation services were entrusted to Raisley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 387 Main St., Prospect.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.donate3.cancer.org, or mail to 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

To leave an online tribute, visit www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.