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Henry Hennessey Obituary

Hennessey, Henry J. Hank fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Isy Hennessey; loving father of Michael (Marta) Hennessey, Noreen (Ian) Uppstrom; Shaun (Laura) Hennessey, Joey Hennessey, Mary Cate Hennessey; loving grandfather of Mike, Tim, Kirsten, Molly and Paul; dear brother of Fran (the late Mary), Joe (Helen), Patrick (Maria), Sue (Chuck) and Teri (Ray); dear sonin-law of Dolores Omi; our dear uncle, cousin and friend to the world. Hank served in the US Navy and safely took people around the world for 30 years as a TWA pilot. Services: Funeral Friday, Oct. 26, 8:45 am from BUCHHOLZ MORTUARY WEST, 2211 Clarkson Rd. (at Wilson Rd.), to Ascension Catholic Church, 230 Santa Maria Dr., for a 9:15 am Mass. Services conclude at church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation appreciated. VISITATION THURSDAY, 2-8 pm.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Oct. 25, 2012.

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Paul & Deborah Adamson

November 1, 2012

Isy - We just learned about Hank's passing. Our sympathies to you and your family, with good memories of Hank from our Bent Tree days.

Jim Kline

October 30, 2012

A few years ago, I had the good fortune of getting together with Henry at the Royersford VFW along with Charlie Hafner, Joe, and other family members and friends. My heart goes out to you and your family. God Bless!

Life long friend.

October 27, 2012

Oh, Isy, Joey and Mary Cate, We are so very sorry. Hank was a sweetheart. Bless you. Brian, Susan and Matthew Hull (Hood River, OR)

Ted Batturs

October 27, 2012

A life long friend since Kindergarden in Royersford PA. God Bless y'all.

Nancy Sullivan

October 26, 2012

Sorry we couldnt be there with you. Hank was a wonderful man, and I enjoyed visiting with him when he came to Worcester.

October 26, 2012

I was a high school mate of Henry. He was a great guy and I am sure he will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family and friends.
Walter Jones

Jeff & Kathy cartwright

October 25, 2012

Isy & Family,
Hank will be missed. You all are in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. He fought long & hard against Myeloma. We are proud to have known him.
With deep sympathy,
Jeff & Kathy Cartwright

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