Obituary: Jack Kennelly, 69; Former Hamden Police Chief, Councilman

From Sisk Brothers Funeral Home

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Jack Kennelly, 69, of Hamden, who passed away on May 19, 2017, will be held at 0ur Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Wednesday, June 28th at 10:00 am.

Jack was a lifelong resident of the Town of Hamden graduating from Hamden High School in 1965. He served honorably in the US army; earned degrees in Criminal Justice from the University of New Haven, and was a 1981 graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Jack served the Town of Hamden for 36 years as a member of the Hamden Police Dept. holding many ranks and achieving the position of Chief of Police before retiring in 2006. He continued his public service for 14 years as a member of the Town of Hamden Legislative Council until his death.

A skilled craftsman, he owned Pine Rock Builders until 2015 and an avid antique car enthusiast enjoying car cruises and shows. A 23-year member of the Chevy Classic Car Club, he shared in this organization origination and annual Memorial Day Classic Car Show held at Quinnipiac College which benefited many local charities and scholarships throughout the years.

Without doubt, many achievements were made in Jack's life but of upmost importance and pride was his family and the enduring friendships he shared throughout the years. He was above all a man of integrity, commitment, loyalty and compassion.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Timothy Joseph Kennelly. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, brother, Timothy (Teri) Kennelly of Palm Coast, FL. and sister Mary Ellen, nephew Christopher (Attie) Kennelly and their Children, Lucy, Leo and Mia of St. Augustine, FL.

The family will greet friends at the church prior to mass. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jack's honor may be made to the John "Jack" Kennelly Endowed Scholarship Fund for Criminal Justice. Checks should be made payable to Quinnipiac University and mailed to Quinnipiac University, 0ffice of Development and Alumni Affairs, AH-DVP, 275 Mt. Carmel Ave., Hamden, Ct. 06518 Please note, John "Jack" Kennelly Endowed Scholarship on the check memo.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Sisk Brothers Funeral Home here.