John A. Kennedy, lifelong resident of Dorchester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2016. Born in Dorchester, he was a longtime active member of O.F.D. One of his favorite pastimes was being a Facebook D.J. where he loved to share his favorite music with friends. He was a former employee of Carney Hospital. John was the loving brother of Joe of West Bridgewater, Jimmy of Halifax and Michael Kennedy of Shrewsbury, Peggy Perchard of Raynham and the late Paul Kennedy. He was the cherished son of the late Andrew & Margaret (McFadries) Kennedy and is survived by many nieces & nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Agatha Church, Milton, Friday morning at 10:30. Visiting hours will be held at the Alfred D. Thomas Funeral Home, 326 Granite Ave., Milton, Thursday 4 to 8 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 44 Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.