Medina in Orleans County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Donald F. Kennedy
June 23, 1944 - July 1, 2007
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 27, 2025
1. Donald F. Kennedy Marker
Mayor/Deputy Mayor
Village Trustee
Local Business Owner
Don was a devoted husband and father of six who spent his lifetime committed to improving the Village of Medina. He worked tirelessly to bolster local businesses and the village as a whole.
Don was a fixture on Main Street as owner of Kennedy's that was originally founded by his father.
He served on the village board for over 12 years as a trustee, deputy mayor and mayor. Don served many local organizations including the Medina Memorial Hospital and Foundation Boards, YMCA Board, Medina Chamber of Commerce, Decorate Medina Committee and Rotary.
In addition, he developed Kennedy Circle in memory of his father John P. Kennedy. Don was also a founding member of the Medina Development Association.
Above all Don was truly and genuinely committed to the village that he loved!
Erected 2012 by Medina High School Class of 1966, Medina Business Association, Orleans Renaissance Group and the Village of Medina.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 2007.
Location. 43° 13.218′ N, 78° 23.203′
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Western New York, in the Finger Lakes, and in the Rochester Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, on the Great Lakes, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dedicated To All Veterans (a few steps from this marker); Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of 9/11 (a few steps from this marker); The Modern Age: Electric Trolley (a few steps from this marker); Main Street Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina's Immigrant Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); Medina Sandstone (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Douglass (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert H. Newell & Co. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Medina.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Bent's Opera House - 1864 (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 27, 2025
2. Donald F. Kennedy Marker
Marker is located at the base of the pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
