Based on the info provided by Nancy above for a Matthew Kennedy passing away in October, 1917, I found the following death notice in the NY Times, in ACOM's collection of Historical newspapers. The publication date of 13 October 1917 is from ACOM.

"Kennedy, - Matthew, at his residence 316 West 27th St., beloved husband of Margaret Kennedy, (nee Johnson.) Remains at Stephen Merritt's Chapel, 223 8th Av., near 21st St. Funeral services Sunday at 1 P.M"