Todd Gary Kennedy, 60, Warsaw, passed away peacefully at Peabody on June 1, 2023 after a brave struggle with terminal cancer. On March 22, 1963, Todd was born to Gary Dean Kennedy and Sandra (Collyear) Altherr.
Todd was a member of the Whitko High School class of 1981 and went on to attend Ball State University. Earlier in life Todd spent time in South Whitley, Indiana, Annapolis, Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and his favorite, New York City where he pursed his love for music. To support his passion, he worked as an upscale waiter and bartender at the “Hot Spot” where he met many of famous artists of the city. Todd will be remembered by his sense of humor and his love for animals.
The loving memory of Todd Gary Kennedy will be forever remembered by his mother, Sandra Altherr, Annapolis, Maryland; sisters, Kathryn (Paul) Airgood, North Manchester, Courtney (Jon) Holtzman, Annapolis, Maryland, Jennifer (Josh) Kennedy Lee, Auburn, Indiana, Ashleigh (Todd) Altherr Smith, Annapolis, Maryland; nieces and nephews, Whitney Woods, Indianapolis, Paige (Matt Cuzzort) Woods, Indianapolis, Jackson Holtzman, Annapolis, Maryland, William Holtzman, Carter Holtzman, Avery Smith, Brennen Smith; great nephew, Woods Grandi; Aunt, Cheryl (Keith) Nettrouer, Claypool, Indiana; special friend, Sharon Smith, who cared for him through his illness. Todd was preceded in death by his father.
A memorial service for Todd will be held at a later date.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Todd Gary Kennedy, memorial contributions may be made to Human Fort Wayne, 4914 Hanna St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 or Stillwater Hospice, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814.
The family of Todd Kennedy has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com