Michael Hennessy

I knew Michael from the University of Minnesota theater class...I knew his brother Les too. They would know me by my nickname Peanuts. He was exceptionally talented and I remember Jessica Lang and Michael performed together and had a little act going. But I remember Michael as a kind and gentle soul.. he was just a beautiful person- a good friend, a music lover and happy. There were a couple of us who spent a snowy Christmas Eve ice skating & not having grown up in Minneapolis or snow country I was a novice- the group - pretty much all theater students -Chris Mulkey, Tim Burke, and Susan Johnsrud & maybe George Finley?? to name a few..Chris was my boyfriend and later became my husband then my ex ( but still friends) we were all hanging out together...then we all went to Michael & Les´s house...playing music..there was a lot of emotional stuff happening that night- it was also magical. Nice memories.
What´s weird is that I have not seen or talked to Michael in years.. I´m in Florida miles away and he suddenly came to mind. I didn´t know he passed away so what made me look him up? I don´t know but I feel like I´ve been tapped on the shoulder by an Angel. Rest in Peace Michael.

Michael added the very best in his performances for many years at the St.
Joan of Arc Cabaret. You will be missed Michael... for your talent and your big heart

Michael loved music and he especially enjoyed playing his guitar and singing. Whenever he would set up his musical equipment for a jam session in his garage, Michael would call and ask me if I would come by and be part of his musical group. There usually were four or five players who would come by his place to play and sing. He would supply some snacks and refreshments and seemed to really enjoy the experience.