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Helen Hennessy Obituary
Resident of Kentfield, CA
Helen Virginia Hennessy, born July 5, 1926, to Antonio Mas and Marguerite Jenkins, joined her loving husband, Edward Joseph Hennessy, in Heaven on June 29, 2013. Helen, also known by many as HaHa, was surrounded by love during her brief illness and entered eternity very peacefully. Helen, an only child, is survived by six children, twenty grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a fourth one on the way. Her children, whom she was very proud of, are Loretta Wihlborg (Don), Brian Hennessy (Sue), Tim Hennessy (Kristine), Neil Hennessy (Kathy), Helen Benedetti (Steve) and Liam Hennessy.
Helen graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) Grammar School, St. Brigid's High School in 1944 and Munson Business School, all in San Francisco. She met the love of her life, Ed, and was married July 15, 1950 at St. Brigid's Church in San Francisco.
Her family was first and foremost and she would always say, "We have been blessed. We have all been looked after and I've had a good full life."
Helen's faith will be celebrated in a memorial mass at St. Anselm's Catholic Church, San Anselmo, on Thursday, July 18th at 12 pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, Helen would like donations sent to St. Clare's Retreat Center at 2381 Laurel Glen Road, Soquel, CA 95073 or to Hospice of the Valley at 4850 Union Ave., San Jose, CA 95124.
Monte's Chapel Of The Hills, San Anselmo (415) 453-8440.
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Memories and Condolences
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Valerie (Dunn) Williamson
July 21, 2013
I have such fond memories of Mrs. Hennessy - she was always so kind, loving, welcoming, happy and always had a beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Sue Kamp
July 19, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire Hennessey clan for your loss. Helen, as I remember, was a special lady.
Linda Scott (Ray)
July 14, 2013
My condolences to the Hennessy family on the loss of your Mom. What a legacy she has left. I attended school with Loretta from LCM through Redwood High. So many good memories from those days. I wish I had known your Mom as she sounds like such a loving interesting woman that you were blessed to have raised you.
Janet Weil
July 13, 2013
My memories of your mom and your family are profoundly clear to me - probably because they are full of so much love. Everybody sitting at the kitchen table, your mom cooking and serving, wearing wonderful earrings, just like her mother. I hope your memories are rich too. They mean everything.
Mr. And Mrs John Cheplick
July 13, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Hennessy family.
Helen's warm smile and gracious ways were one of a kind. God bless
Deirdra Claiborne
July 12, 2013
My deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful mom. Helen was such a wonderful woman. I will sadly miss her. I looked forward to her warm smile and great intellect. She always carried a book with her, and she always had something interesting to say. She was one of the most positive ladies that I knew, and I will remember her fondly.
Julie Orologas
July 12, 2013
We loved Mrs. Hennessy. She was always so sweet to me, although she had not met me , nor our children! I married Gus Orologas, a friend of Brian. From 1977 'til present, she always sent beautiful thoughts, updates, & heartfelt interest in our family's lives while we shared Christmas cards & love ! May her memory be Eternal!
Steve Cohn
July 12, 2013
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom. May a smile come to your face as her memories pop in to your mind. Take time to celebrate her life.
Lori White Rolovich
July 12, 2013
Neil and family,
I can always remember my mom saying such lovely things about your dear mom. May the fact that she is now home with her beloved and her God bring some comfort to your broken hearts. Thoughts and prayers to the Hennessy family.
Denis Carrade
July 11, 2013
My condolences to all the Hennessy clan. Your mom truly had a wonderful life. Now she gets to be reunited with your father.
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