Robert Kennedy, aged 67, passed away on July 26, 2020, in Sebastian, Florida. He was a resident of Barefoot Bay, Florida, and had moved there in 2007 from Mahopac, New York. Kennedy was known for his work as a bus driver for the Brevard County School System and also worked at The Home Depot in Sebastian. He was a member of St. Luke Catholic Church in Micco, Florida, and was fondly remembered for his love of fishing and John Wayne westerns.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen Kennedy, and his children and grandchildren.
The circumstances surrounding Robert Kennedy's death were tragic and involved a violent altercation. On the evening of July 26, 2020, Kennedy was involved in an argument with Leonard Crosta, a 68-year-old resident of Micco, Florida. The altercation began at Outriggers Bar & Grill and escalated as the two men drove to Pine Ridge Trail near Crosta's home. During the argument, Crosta allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot Kennedy while they were in a parked vehicle. Kennedy was found with a gunshot wound and was transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, where he was pronounced dead.
Leonard Crosta was arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the incident. He was found at the scene holding a handgun and was taken into custody by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. Crosta was subsequently booked into the Brevard County Jail without bond. The investigation revealed that the argument between the two men had escalated to the point where Crosta felt compelled to use his firearm, resulting in Kennedy's death. The case against Crosta proceeded through the legal system, with charges of second-degree murder being pursued by the authorities.
