James J. Kennedy, 74, of Spruce Street,  Williamstown, passed away Monday at the Hershey Medical Center.

Born in Williamstown, September 16, 1934 a son of the late James J. and Mildred I. Shutt Kennedy.  He was a 1953 graduate of Williamstown Catholic High School.

Jim retired in 1997 from the maintenance department at the former AMP, Inc., Williamstown.

He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, Williamstown American Legion, Williamstown Liberty Hose Co. #1 and the Orwin Gun Club.

He enjoyed playing darts and was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and brother.

He was pre-deceased by a sister Mary Lamonte and a grandson, Jeremy Crum.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Dolores A. Zigner Kennedy; 3 Sons, James J. Kennedy, John V. Kennedy and Timothy A. Kennedy and his wife Tina all of Williamstown; 2 Daughters, Dolores "Patty" Crum and her husband Sam, Halifax and Karen Y. Doyle and her husband Matt, Williamstown. 8 Grandchildren 8 Great Grandchildren.  One brother, Vincent Kennedy, Gettysburg; 3 Sisters, Mildred Klinger, Joan Knapp and Arlene Mione all of Tower City.  Nieces and Nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 10:00 am from Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, with Revs. C. Anthony Miller and Darious Moss concelebrating.    Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Viewing will be from 8:45 - 9:45 at the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. Williamstown.  Memorial donations may be made to his church c/o Parish Office, 732 Main Street, Lykens PA 17048 or the Williamstown American Legion, 123 W. Market  Street, Williamstown PA 17098 or Williamstown Liberty Hose Co. #1, Broad Street, Williamstown PA 17098.