KENNEDY,  Esther M., January 7, 2022 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory at the age of 77 years.  Beloved of the late Joseph S. Balestrieri.  Mother of Gina (Gilberto) Rosas, Lisa (Kirk) Kuschel, Chris (Larry) Goodwin, Joseph (Ripel) Balestrieri and Jason Balestrieri (Kim Burlison).  Grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  Sister of Linda Kennedy, Phyllis Kettle, Hazel Kennedy, Gene Kennedy, Sylvia Jimerson and several late brothers and sisters.  Friends may call Sunday from 12-3 PM and Monday from 1-3 and 6-8 PM at the Wentland Funeral Home 10634 main St. (Rt 62) North Collins, NY where funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 AM.  Condolences may be made at www.wentlandfuneralhome.com.