Robin Molyneaux Kennedy , January 06, 1945 — October 10, 2018

Robin Molyneaux Kennedy, born on January 6, 1945 was suddenly given back to the Lord on October 10, 2018. He was the consummate teacher; a professor of law at the University of Toledo for forty-five years, specializing in clinical legal education. He obtained a B.A. degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1967 and a J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1970.

He was admitted to the Bar in Ohio in 1970 and in Florida in 1971. Prior to joining the faculty at the College of… Read More » Law, he held positions as the attorney-in-charge with the Hospital Legal Services Project and as a staff attorney with the Cleveland Legal Aid Society. Throughout his career, Robin made countless contributions to the well being of the citizens of Ohio, as teacher, mentor, clinician, faculty, colleague and friend.

He is survived by his loving family, wife Cynthia, married for 42 years, daughters Elizabeth Feniger (David) and Erin Kennedy (Josh Vella); and son Patrick Kennedy. The greatest joys in his life were his grandsons and granddaughters—Yale Feniger, Olivia Vella, Robert Vella, Vivian Vella, Thomas Vella, and William Kennedy. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Ralph Kennedy, and his brother Randolph.

These words will not, and could not, express what he meant to his family, friends, and anyone who met him. He made an impact on everyone he met. He would say, “I never met a man I didn’t like”.

He loved his life and lived every moment to the fullest. He was also an avid golfer, a barbershop quartet singer, and proud Notre Dame fan. Visiting hours will be held in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave.

(west of Corey Rd. ) on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 4 to 8 pm. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 19, 2018 at Gesu Church, 2049 Parkside Blvd.

A reception will be held following the funeral at the University of Toledo, College of Law. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robin M. Kennedy Memorial Fund at The University of Toledo College of Law.

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