Patrick Bouvier Kennedy Patrick Bouvier Kennedy Patrick Bouvier Kennedy (August 7, 1963 – August 9, 1963) was the infant child of United States President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. He was the younger brother of Caroline and John Jr.; another daughter was stillborn. Born prematurely, Kennedy lived just over 39 hours before desperate attempts to save him failed, putting the First Family and nation into mourning. Three months later, his death was eclipsed by his father's assassination, but the Kennedy infant's death brought hyaline membrane disease (HMD) into the public consciousness and inspired further research. In August 1963, the 34-year-old
John Patrick Kenneth Leahy John Patrick Kenneth Leahy The Very Reverend John Patrick Kenneth Leahy, O.Carm. D.Ph. S.T.M. (March 7, 1907 – June 23, 1963) was a Roman Catholic priest, Prior of the Carmelite College of Pius XI, Assistant General and Procurator General of the Carmelite Order, and a Professor of Moral Theology in Rome. Father Leahy was born in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland, the son of William Leahy, a merchant tailor, and Mary Leahy. He was one of five children, and attended the local Presentation Brothers primary school. He lived only a short walk from the Carmelite Church and Friary. His proximity to