Patricia Jane Hennessey

Patricia Jane Hennessey obituary, Wareham, MA

Patricia Jane Hennessey

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Patricia Hennessey Obituary

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WAREHAM – Patricia J. (Gallerani) Hennessey, 89, of Wareham, passed away on March 25, 2026, at Tobey Hospital. She was the wife of the late Albert T. Hennessey. They were married for 55 years before Albert's passing in 2016. She was the daughter of the late S. Louis and E. Grace (King) Gallerani.

She was born in Wareham and lived there her whole life. She graduated from Wareham High School, class of 1956.

Patricia worked at Tobey Hospital and at Affiliated Professional Services in Wareham for many years before retiring.

Her greatest joy was being with her family.

Patricia is survived by 2 sons, Mark A. Hennessey and his wife, Jana and Robert T. Hennessey and his wife, Carrie all of Wareham; 3 granddaughters, Madeline Hennessey, Abigail Hennessey and Mackenzie Hennessey; a step grandson, Cody Martin; 2 great grandsons, Landon and Beckett Martin; a sister, Alyce Norton and her husband Oscar of Wareham; a brother, Donald "Scup" Gallerani and his wife, Vivien of Wareham. She was the sister of the late Robert K. Gallerani.

Her funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2026 at St. Patrick's Church, 94 High St., Wareham. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

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