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Dennis Healy Obituary
Reno - 1941 - 2019
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, Dennis (Dinny) Healy Jr, age 77, of Courtmacsherry, County Cork, Ireland died on Friday, March 1st of injuries sustained in a fall during an annual winter vacation in the Canary Islands Spain. Dinny and his loving wife Margaret (Scotty) of 37 years moved to Ireland from Reno, Nevada in 1996 to "live the dream".
Dinny was born in Butte Montana on November 2, 1941, the son of the late Dennis and Lucille (Hagenson) Healy. The family moved to Reno in 1948 where he attended St. Thomas and Bishop Manogue high school (1960). He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1964 and obtained a law degree from the University of San Francisco in 1968. Dinny practiced law in Reno and was an investigator for the Gaming Control Board before he and Scotty followed their bliss to Ireland in 1996.
Dinny was renowned for his knowledge of Butte and Irish history. He was a former president of the Sons & Daughters of Erin in Reno and a co-founder of the Celtic Society. He was the beloved MC of the annual St. Patrick's Day celebration at Fitzgerald's Casino for many years. Like his father Denny, he will long be remembered for his energy, humor, passion, and love of all things Irish.
He is survived by his wife Scotty and two sons, Dennis Conan Healy (wife April, deceased) and granddaughter Sierra of Northport NY. and Sean Kellogg Healy (wife Amy) of Westfield NJ and grandchildren Elizabeth, Brendan, and Molly. Stepchildren Michael and Evelyn Griffin. Dinny is survived by his sister Michele Johnson (husband Mike) Danville, CA, and brothers, Mike Reno NV, Con (wife Olya) Sun Valley NV, and Chris (wife Carol) Sparks NV. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends (especially the Manogue class of 60)
Dinny will be laid to rest in his beloved Ireland. A traditional Irish Wake will be held in Reno at Corrigan's Pub between 1-5pm on April 27th.
Memorial contributions can be sent to Manogue high school at 110 Bishop Manogue Drive, Reno Nevada 89511 to the Lucille and Dennis Healy scholarship fund in honor of Dennis Healy Jr.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dennis Healy
Drinda Lombardi
March 11, 2025
Always remembered .. and always brings a smile
Linda DaForno Conners
March 11, 2024
Dinny is unforgettable I can still hear his voice speaking in Irish Brogue . He was Irish through and through. Rest in peace in beautiful Ireland.
Cori Sevigney
March 11, 2022
Scotty - reaching out again to express sorrow for your loss. Cherish the memories. Hoping you and the kids are doing well. 207-651-1539
Elizabeth Gardner
March 11, 2021
I have such fond memories!
Cori Sevigney
April 17, 2020
Dear Scotty and family - Lo, it's been many years gone by. Just learned of your loss and send heartfelt prayers for you and yours.
Cori Sevigney
Springvale, Maine
Drinda Lombardi
March 12, 2020
March 2020 ... thank you for posting the remembrance on this first anniversary of Dinny's passing. My sister and I just last week were reflecting on when we were all young and how we miss knowing Dinny still here . He will always be remembered by so many.
Cherie and Henk Bouma (Bissett)
March 22, 2019
Dear Scotty and the family of Dinny, We are so sad to hear of Dinny's passing and extend our deepest condolences to all of you. We have such good memories of getting together when Dinny and Scotty came to town (Reno), for the St. Patrick's Day festivities. Dinny surely could keep us entertained with his stories and we enjoyed it so much! Dinny was also a friend to my mom, dad and uncle. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. We send much love and prayers during this difficult time. ~ Cherie and Henk
Carole Maupin
March 22, 2019
I worked with Dinny at the Gaming Control Board and partied him and his lovely wife Scotty at many Celtic Society events. He had a wonderful gift for songs and storytelling. He was one of the BEST!
Martin Hagar
March 18, 2019
Always loved Dinny. Every time I saw him I called him coach which he loved. He was my coach at Saint Thomas Aquinas in Reno when we were in the eighth grade. That was the first time I met him. He was a fine man from a fine family. Through the years I stayed in contact with the Healy family. I always enjoyed my time with Dinny wether it was Sons of Erin, Notre Dame vs USC football and many others. He will be missed along with his dad Denny Sr.
Drinda Lombardi
March 18, 2019
The light in the world is a bit dimmer. My heart goes out to all of you who loved him so dearly.
Jim Edwards
March 17, 2019
Dinny was a great friend and I'm glad to have known him. My condolences to you, Scotty.
Reginia McKinney
March 17, 2019
I remember Dennis his family lived across street! I loved the Healy family and my prayers are with each and everyone during this painful and hurting part of life!! I could share many stories and memories of being a little girl and Dinny taking time to sit and talk with me! Even listening to me sing!! Telling me I should consider country music!! Lol I took him seriously but I couldn't sing!! I was 3 month old when we moved on Denslowe St. Our house was directly in front of the Healy's step outside that's what we saw!! Dinny you will be missed truly love Reginia McKinney!!
Jim Edwards
March 17, 2019
Denny was always happy and quick to laugh. A really great guy and I'm lucky to have known him. Sorry for your loss Scotty.
Linda Conners
March 17, 2019
Dear Michelle, Mike, Con and always Little Chris to me, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of the Healy and DaForno families. I remember how excited Dinny was to move to Ireland. Good for him he followed his dream. God bless all of you. I miss all the wonderful and fun times we all shared.
Lots of love to all Linda DaForno Conners
March 17, 2019
He will be missed. Mark Lombardi
March 17, 2019
Healy family, my sincere sympathy to you. May your treasured memories continue to provide a measure of comfort and peace to the family. Please be strengthened from (Isaiah 61:1,2) our God "binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn"
March 16, 2019
I am very sorry for the lost of your loved one. May your family find comfort and hope in the words at Relevation 21: 3-5.
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