Robert Francis Kennedy, Sr. and Ethel (née Skakel) Kennedy see also Kennedy family

Joseph Patrick Kennedy II (born September 24, 1952) is an American businessman and Democratic politician.

He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the 8th congressional district of Massachusetts from 1987 to 1999. In 1979 he had founded and led Citizens Energy Corporation, a non-profit energy company until election to the U.S. House; since 1999 he has continued to lead Citizens Energy.