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1989
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Patrick Hennessy Obituary
January 26, 1989 - August 27, 2022
Patrick James Hennessy was the beloved son of James (deceased) and Vicki Hennessy, younger brother of Erin Hennessy-Clegg, dear nephew to Rose Marie Hennessy,OP, Peggy and Larry (deceased) Teshara, Linda Giguere, and Sloan Kristy (deceased). Cousin to Jesse Teshara, Gregory Teshara, and Nicole (Giguere) Dragoo.
Patrick was born in San Francisco and attended school at St. Stephen Catholic School. He was a happy child and excellent student, well liked by his classmates and teachers. Patrick was kind, creative, sensitive, and loved to make his family laugh. The word we heard most to describe Patrick was "polite." His interests included drawing, sports, music, and most of all skateboarding. He loved watching skateboarding videos and practicing his skills at San Francisco skate parks. He also enjoyed traveling with his family, and we have many fond memories of our adventures with Patrick around the country and the world.
Patrick attended Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory High School, Squaw Valley Academy, and graduated from Galileo High School in 2007. By his late teens, Patrick experienced challenges related to his mental health, and began to self medicate with various substances. In his early twenties, he worked briefly for the SFPUC in the restaurant grease recycling program. He took pride in this work, but was unable to continue as his mental health symptoms and substance use increased. He was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and gradually isolated himself from friends and family. Patrick struggled with these co-occurring disorders for over ten years. His family supported him in his many attempts to manage his conditions and were ever hopeful that he would find the path to some peace and stability. He sought that peace through his belief in God, mental health treatment, and participation in multiple therapeutic programs. He left one such program two days before he died. After being free of illegal substances for 18 months, like many others in his situation, he self medicated one last time in amounts his system could no longer tolerate.
We all love Patrick and will always treasure the positive memories we have of him. We hope he has finally found the peace that eluded him for so many years.
Our family would like to thank all the social workers, mental health providers, addiction specialists, and others who worked to support Patrick over the years and continue their difficult work with others. A special acknowledgement to family friend and attorney Joe O'Sullivan who assisted him with legal issues and relentlessly encouraged him.
A Memorial Mass for Patrick will be celebrated at St. Stephen Catholic Church, 451 Eucalyptus Drive, San Francisco on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 10:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Spark* SF Public Schools Mental Health Initiative to support mental health services for young people in San Francisco. https://www.sparksfpublicschools.org/donate
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Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Hennessy
Sponsored by Duggan's Serra Mortuary - Daly City.
Colm Hegarty
October 25, 2022
From everyone at Spark* SF Public Schools please accept our sincerest condolences on the passing of Patrick. We are deeply grateful for your support of SFUSD students facing mental health challenges in Patrick's memory. Please know you and Patrick are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dana Bozin
October 6, 2022
Dear Vicki and Erin,
I was Patrick's first grade teacher at St. Stephen's. I can picture him sitting in Row 1 and in the back. (He was tall) Patrick was a sweet, polite, kind and bright student. I was very blessed to have had the opportunity to be Patrick's teacher. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dana Bozin
Christine Leach
October 5, 2022
Sheriff Hennessy - I recall the genuine compassion and kindness of your speeches at Five Keys graduation and art shows. Erin - been a few decades but I recall the same character and kindness growing up with you - I imagine that Patrick shared this family trait - Sending my heartfelt condolences for your loss and praying for your family during this difficult time.
Sharon Parker
October 4, 2022
Vicky and family, sending our heartfelt condolences.
Sharon and Jen Parker
Louise Pierotti
October 4, 2022
Vickie ...please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences on your loss...been there, done that ...so many decades ago and still shed tears whenever I glance at my daughter's picture....life's memories, laden with laughter and tears ....be strong for your family ...my thoughts are with you and your family.....
Bernadette Larkin Oliveria
October 3, 2022
Patrick was a student of mine during my years coordinating our student group. He was a sweet kid, always polite, always kind. During his time with us he was always considered a hard worker and good teammate. He did he best but found himself Injured and ended up leaving the program. It saddens me how many young people we have lost to mental health and them turning to self medicating to be rid of their pain and agony. It saddens me to know we last a young man so full of promise. My deepest condolences to those he leaves behind...
May the good lord bless and keep you Patrick, may your families memories of you in happy times bring them comfort through this heartbreaking loss. May you soar with the angels and finally have freedom and peace.
Paul E. "Rap" Rapicavoli
October 2, 2022
Chief,
From one parent to another, please accept my most heartfelt condolences.
Patty
October 2, 2022
Thank you for sharing Patrick´s story through the Life Tribute (SF Chron). It was done in an honest, loving, and respectful way. I am so sorry Patrick had to battle so much for so long. May you all find peace.
Connie O'Connor
September 29, 2022
Search a tragedy rest in peace Patrick
Anna Brown
September 28, 2022
Vicki and family
So sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine losing a child. My sincerest condolences and sympathy during this very difficult time. Love, Anna Brown
Michael Puccinelli
September 28, 2022
So sorry to hear about the loss of Patrick. My heartfelt condolences to Vicky and her family
Michael Keane
September 27, 2022
I am sorry to hear of the loss of Patrick. My condolences and prayers to the Hennessy family.
Carl & Susan Koehler
September 27, 2022
We were so sorry to hear about Patrick. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
John Wyman
September 27, 2022
Vicki and family, I am so sorry for your great loss. My sincerest condolences.
louie ferrignk
September 27, 2022
sorry for your loss vicki
you and your daughter our in our thoughts and prayers
Anne Harrington
September 27, 2022
So sad. I am very sorry. Sincerely, Anne Harrington
Nicole Greely
September 26, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the details and how hard he tried. It might bring some comfort to so many in similar situations. Enjoy the good memories of your time together. "And may the time come quickly when his memory brings a smile to your lips before a tear to eyes." JB
Vikki Garrett
September 26, 2022
May eternal light shine upon him. May both he and his family find peace. Treasure the good times.
Joe Hallisy
September 26, 2022
Very sorry to hear this news. I coached Pat in basketball at St. Stephen. He was aggressive and fearless on the court and humble and polite off it. One of the best kids I
ever coached. A great young man from a great family.
RIP Pat.
Victoria Sargent
September 26, 2022
I remember his Mom Vicky while working at SFGH ER.RIP brave young man
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