Memorials may be made to The Kidney Cancer Foundation or Trinity Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, 1500 Leigh, San Jose, CA 95125. Kennedy, Robert "Rob", of San Jose, California (formerly of St. Charles, Missouri), died on August 29, 2008 at the age of 48. Dearest husband of Cheri Kennedy; dear son of Elbert and Jerri Kennedy; devoted father of Sarah Kennedy and Rachel Kennedy; dear brother of David (Sue) Kennedy, Jim (Andrea) Kennedy and Dan (Deana) Kennedy; he is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Rob was employed as an Engineer with Velio, Inc for 22 years. He enjoyed photography and music.