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Christopher Hennessy Obituary
Chris was born and raised in Louisville. He went to St. Bernard grade school, Fern Creek High School and IT Technical College. Chris was working for University of Colorado Health as an IT manager in Colorado Springs. Chris enjoyed spending time with his son, family and friends. Chris also loved riding his motorcycle. Chris was doing what he loved at the time of his passing.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Michelle Hennessy (Wiseman); a son, Connor James Hennessy of Los Angeles; his parents, James and Beverly Hennessy of Louisville; a sister, Tina Wolfe (Gregg) of Indiana; two brothers, Jimmy Hennessy of Tennessee and Joe Hennessy of Indiana; his in-laws, Bill and Patty Wiseman of Elizabethtown; a brother-in-law, Kevin Wiseman (Traci) of Cincinnati; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass is at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 7500 Tangelo Dr., Louisville. Graveside services follow in Resthaven Memorial Park.
Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and continues from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Rd., Louisville.
In accordance with CDC guidelines, the funeral home will have social distancing measures in place including requiring the wearing of masks.
The family requests you consider a donation to a charity of your choice in remembrance of Chris.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Hennessy
6 Entries
Susan Buchanan Graves
June 25, 2020
Thinking of all of you today as you lay Hennessy to rest with the Lord. Stephanie, you are in my prayers.
Judy Thomas
June 24, 2020
Dear Beverly and Jim: Please know how saddened I was to learn of Chris tragic passing doing what he loved. He was a fine young man and I know how proud you were of him. My deepest condolences to you, to Chris son, and to Stephanie; to Tina, Jimmy, and Joe and their families. I am so sorry I am unable to see all of you in person. My heart breaks for you. You will be in my prayers. May God bless you and your sweet, wonderful family with continued loving strength for each other.
With affection,
Judy Thomas
Fred and Jlo
June 24, 2020
Thoughts and prayers with you Stephanie and the entire family.
Kelly Littlefield
June 23, 2020
You were a wonderful person. My prayers to his family and friends. Thanks for the memories Chris, RIP.
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Memorial Events
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Jun
24
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Arch L. Heady at Resthaven & Resthaven Memorial Park4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
Jun
25
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Arch L. Heady at Resthaven & Resthaven Memorial Park4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218
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