Daniel Mares Hennessy
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Daniel Mares Hennessy, age 55, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, January 7, 2010, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his son, Nicholas Alexander Hennessy; parents, Herman and Rosemary Hennessy; nephew, Brett van Aller and niece, Abigail Clay. Danny, a Decatur native lived in Talladega for the past 18 years and was recently retired from Budget Supply & Janitorial Company. Danny was a graduate of Athens State University with a bachelor of science in marketing.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Patricia West Hennessy; son, Jonathan Robert Hennessy; three brothers, Timothy (Lynne) Hennessy, Michael Hennessy and Patrick (Suzanne) Hennessy; four sisters, Molly Hennessy, Bridget (Hans III) van Aller, Maggie (Buddy) Bates and Nora (Huey) Hall; brother-in-law, Robert Provine West III; aunt, Lynne (William) Crawford; nieces and nephews, Hans (Annie) van Aller IV, Brown van Aller, Cullen van Aller, Timothy (Melanie) Hennessy, John Hennessy, Sandner (Rhonda) Hennessy, Michael Hennessy, Mac Hennessy, Lanier Hennessy, John Hill Hennessy, Gaines Bates, Khaki Bates, Sam Clay and Katherine West; and grand nieces, Anna Clair van Aller and Mary Lynne Hennessy.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at 2 p.m. at St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church with Reverend Jeff Garner officiating and Pastor Shawn Machen assisting. A nursery will be provided. The family will receive visitors at the home of Dave and Brenda Burrow following graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, (a California corporation) 120 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL 35211 to be used preferably for the general purposes of the Hand-in-Hand Affiliate in Homewood of said association.
Condolences may be offered at www.kilgroefh.com
This obituary was originally published in the Decatur Daily.
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Sandy McMillan Cox
January 9, 2010
Dear Molly and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Danny's passing. Please know that all of you are in my prayers and those of many more whose lives you have touched. May this difficult time bring you all closer together bound by so many precious memories ... and may they bring you laughter and comfort through your tears.
January 9, 2010
My prayers are with all the Hennessy Family. I have so many fond memories at the Grant Street and Greenwood houses. It was special to see all the kids grow up. Danny was so young then and so young now to say good bye. May God Bless.
Paul Wagar
Goo Mackiewitz
January 8, 2010
Dear Hennessy Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family . Such fond memories being at your house and I love all of you. Just know you are in my prayers right now and I am thinking about you at this difficult time.
Love to all,
Goo
Susan Twelkemeier
January 8, 2010
To Molly and family, I can't fathom losing any sibling. Praying for your family and that this be a time of healing comfort, drawing together and wonderful memories. Love, Susan T
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January 8, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
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Lile Blythe
January 8, 2010
To all of the Hennessys,
My heart goes out to you because you have lost Danny. Our siblings share the most history of anyone with us. I pray that each of you will rest in and be comforted by our heavenly Father who loves you so.
Love,
Lile
Rev. Tom Simic
January 8, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Stephanie K. Hollis
January 8, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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