Obituaries
'Christmas In The City' Co-Founder Jake Kennedy Dies After ALS Battle
In their first year in 1989, Jake and his wife hosted a celebration with gifts for 150 kids. Last year they hosted 6,000 local families.
BOSTON — Christmas in the City co-founder Jake Kennedy has died after a year-long battle with ALS. He was 65 years old.
Kennedy and his wife Sparky founded the non-profit in 1989. In their first year, they hosted a celebration with gifts for 150 kids. Last year, they served 6,000 Boston-area families.
Jake Kennedy was a physical therapist who became like family to his patients.
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