Colin D. Kennedy

Colin Daniel Kennedy, 46, died suddenly on June 30, 2023 in a car accident in Greenwich, CT. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, and uncle whose wry sense of humor and quick wit will be sorely missed by his family, friends and coworkers. Colin was born November 13,1976 in Stamford, CT to Mary Ellen (Gaynor) and Daniel Francis Kennedy. He attended King School and Trinity Catholic High and graduated in 1997. As a child, Colin had a love for superheroes. Colin would don his cape and jump down the steps of his nursery school singing “The Greatest American Hero”. Even from a young age, he had a strong sense of compassion and commitment to others. He possessed an innate ability to empathize with people and help those in need. We should have known then that he would choose a career of service to others. He joined the Stamford Public Safety Unit as a 911 dispatcher in 2005. For 17 years, he dedicated himself to the City of Stamford and put his heart and soul into his job. He highly respected the men and women of Squad B and considered them his second family. Colin’s love of cars came from attending car shows with his father. By the time he was 3 years old he could name every car coming down the street. He had great pride in owning his classic Mercury Cougar. His career in the car industry started when he became a service writer in his mid-twenties. He later went on to work part-time with his father at Toyota of Stamford as a warranty administrator Colin was a quiet guy with a huge heart. His generosity was limitless. He enjoyed music, books, attending concerts, and playing video games. Many hours were spent competing in dart tournaments and playing pool with his cousins. He was a devoted Red Sox fan. In the past two years he has enjoyed becoming Uncle Colin. His last day was spent doing what he loved most, playing with his nephew Connor blowing bubbles and playing ball. Colin is survived by his mother Mary Gaynor Kennedy of Oxford, CT; two sisters, Kerry Kennedy of Brooklyn, NY and Kaela Jordan (Jonathan) of East Longmeadow, MA; his nephew Connor Jordan; his uncle’s Kevin Kennedy and Robert Gaynor of Stamford, CT; William Gaynor of Silver City, NM; Dennis Gaynor (Deborah) and cousins Ryan and Sean Gaynor of Monroe, CT; and his aunt Patricia Nagy (Andy) of Hinesburg, VT. His father Daniel recently passed away in March of 2023. Visitation will be Monday, July 10th, from 4pm – 7pm at Bosak Funeral Home at 453 Shippan Avenue in Stamford, CT. A prayer service will be celebrated at 7pm. The burial service will be private. Donations in Colin’s memory can be made to the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team at fctrt.org. The FCTRT is a group of mental health professionals who assist first responders heal after trauma, tragedy and stress. If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family online, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome .

Colin D. Kennedy

November 13, 1976 - June 30, 2023