Ann Louise Kennedy

May 9, 1962 - October 9, 2017

Ann Louise Kennedy, of San Francisco, CA, died unexpectedly on October 9, in Napa, CA with close friends at her side.

Ann was born May 9, 1962 to Raymond J. and Catherine J. (Knight) Kennedy in Waterbury, CT. Growing up in Oakville and Watertown, CT, Ann graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Waterbury, CT in 1980 and from Boston College in 1984 with a BS degree in Accounting and Economics. In 1989 Ann became a licensed Certified Public Accountant and became a partner with PwC in 1995.

Ann was a respected colleague and mentor to many at Pricewaterhouse Coopers for over 33 years, including 22 years as a partner. Ann relished her bi-coastal life and its oceans and vineyards, a life filled with the warmest of family, colleagues, and friends. She especially enjoyed traveling, reading, golf, fine wines, and her friends French bull dogs. In recent years, Ann developed a passion for the work of Project Open Hand and its mission of “providing nutritious meals with love to seniors and critically ill neighbors” and served on its Board of Directors. Full of life, with a contagious laugh and sharp wit, Ann will be deeply missed by many throughout the United States.

Ann was predeceased by her parents; Raymond J. and Catherine J. (Knight) and her beloved brother; Kevin Kennedy. She is survived by her sisters; Elizabeth Sharman and her husband Charles of Oxford, CT; Kathleen Kennedy and her partner, Paula Maionchi of Richmond KY, and her brother, David Kennedy and his wife, Donna Austin Kennedy of Milford, CT. She is also survived by her sister-in-law; Eunice (Purdie) Kennedy of Bethel, CT. Ann was particularly close to her nieces and nephews, Lauren (Foley) Niles and her husband, Justin of Roslindale, MA; Colleen Kennedy and Raymond Kennedy of Bethel, CT; Stephen Kennedy, his wife Lexi, and daughter, Quinn of Fairfield, CT; and Sean Kennedy and Collin Kennedy of Stratford, CT.

Plans for a celebration of Ann’s life in Rhode Island will be announced at a later time. Donations in Ann’s memory may be made to Project Open Hand, 730 Polk St., San Francisco, CA 94109. https://www.openhand.org/donate

Words of sympathy may be sent to the family on-line at www.tulocaycemetery.org.