Michael D. Hennessey

Michael D. Hennessey, 68, of Cranberry Township, passed away on Jan. 8, 2022, while in the care of Good Samaritan Hospice in Wexford, and after a 10-year struggle with early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Michael was born in Bridgeport, Conn., and was the son of the late Howard and Victoria (Janeski) Hennessey.
Michael leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, Ellie, and his son Eryn; his sister, Patricia (Doug) Shoals of New Hampshire; his brother, Howard (Sandy) Hennessey of Georgia; many, many nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; and also his Grand Rapids, Mich. friends, the Jimenez, Lanza and Sui families.
In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen V. Hennessey.
Michael will be remembered for his gift of conversation, sense of humor and positive attitude. Michael lived his professional life traveling the world and using his multiple language skills. His family will remember the Christmas ornaments from his many visits overseas. When doing this work was no longer possible, Michael went back to work in a deli, as he did so many years ago in Westport. Even though his travels took him away from the U.S. on many occasions, Michael always stopped to visit with his mom and dad on the way back from his South America travels, and to see his friends from college and graduate school when in Europe.
His life mantra, as he said so many times, was the three FFFs - faith, family and friends. Michael was an avid golfer and, later in life, a skier; and he loved to dance. He danced with friend, Pam, at the Glass Slipper Ball; took Eryn and many of his friends skiing in Killington; and was known to try out golf courses all over the U.S., and even during a trip to Thailand.
HENNESSEY - Visitation for Michael D. Hennessey, who died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, will be held from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at the Bouton Funeral Home, Georgetown, 31 W. Church St., Wilton, Conn.
A Catholic Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at Sacred Heart Parish, Georgetown, 30 Church St., Redding, Conn.
Following the Mass, Michael will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery, Ridgefield, Conn.
For those who are unable to join us for visitation or Mass, please join us at Chuck's Steak House, 20 Segar St., Danbury, Conn., after burial, about 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in Michael's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 2835 East Carson St., STE 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, or online at www.alz.org/donate; or to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Wexford, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023, or online at Give.ConcordiaLM.org.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to both BOUTON FUNERAL HOME OF GEORGETOWN, Conn., and BOYLAN-GLENN-KILDOO FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Township.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boutonfuneralhome.com or www.boylanfuneralservices.com.