Jim Kennedy, age 72, passed away on October 8. Loving uncle to Eileen, Cliff, Patrick, Maureen, Maggie, Mike, Laura and Patty. Beloved cousin to Cliff Steele and his wife Sandy. Cherished childhood buddy of Jim Halloran and his wife Sharon and dear friend to many. Jim was born on February 5, 1945 to Cliff and Ethel Kennedy. He served in the naval reserves and worked as a union electrician in Chicago. Jim is preceded in death by siblings Cliff, Dan and Mary June. Visitation on Friday October 20th from 9-11 am at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy, Park Ridge, followed by a memorial mass at Immaculate Conception, 7211 W. Talcott, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jim to Mercy Home for Boys & Girls (www.mercyhome.org)  For info (847) 685-1002 - www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.