Dennis N. Kessler

Dennis N. Kessler obituary, Oakdale, PA

Dennis N. Kessler

Dennis Kessler Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas-Little Funeral Service Inc. and Crematory - Imperial on May 29, 2025.
Dennis N. Kessler, 73, of Philadelphia, formerly of Oakdale, North Fayette Township, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, on the Quadrangle, Philadelphia.
Dennis was born on February 27, 1952, in McKees Rocks, a son of the late Marcel J. and Irene J. Kacsur Kessler.
Mr. Kessler was a 1975 graduate of LaSalle University. Dennis was the Director of Operations for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Dennis was proud member of AA. He sponsored and helped dozens of young men in a 12-step program.
Surviving are his siblings, Kathleen Kessler, and James (the late Janeen) Kessler, sister-in-law, Cindy Kessler, nieces and nephews, Michele, Marcel, Brandon, Chauntey, and Natalie, 6 great nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his brother, Marcel G. Kessler.
A special thanks to Dennis's good friends John Manning, Tim Ross, Marlene Shapiro, Andy Linnemann, Brian Higgins and Jon Greene. Another thank you to Main Line Health HomeCare and Hospice for their excellent care of Dennis.
All arrangements are private and entrusted to Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc. and Crematory, 305 Main St., Imperial (724-695-2800).
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