Gilbert R.H. Kennedy, 76, died March 25, 2012, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach.
He was born in St. Louis, Mo., and moved to the Treasure Coast 15 years ago, coming from Houston.
Before retirement, he worked as a venture capitalist and then became an environmentalist.
He was the former board member of New Horizons and a member of the Marine Resources Council.
Survivors include his son, Dr. Gilbert Kennedy, of Jacksonville; daughter, Dr. Sarah Blain Kennedy, of Vero Beach; brother, John B. Kennedy, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Ellen D. Kennedy, of Houston; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline Kennedy.
Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Resource Council, 3275 Dixie Highway N.E., Palm Bay, FL 32905.
Services will be at a later date.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.