Thomas H. Kennedy of Needham died on Saturday December 23, 2006 at the Stanley R. Tippett House in Needham. He was 88 years old. Born in Troy, New York, Mr. Kennedy was a a World War II, U.S. Navy veteran. He was a salesman for Rath Packing for 40 years until his retirement. The beloved husband of Sue (Studley) Kennedy and the late Marion Kennedy, he was the loving father of Kathy Zimbone and her husband Rick of Needham and Thomas H. Kennedy Jr. of Lake Oswego, Oregon. Grandfather of Mike Zimbone, Katie Sullivan and Brian and Craig Kennedy. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Medford St. Arlington on Thursday December 28th at 9:15 AM followed by a Memorial Service at the Christ Episcopal Church 1132 Highland Ave Needham at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Mass Chapter, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472. Arrangements by the Eaton Funeral Home in Needham.