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Bernard Hennessy Obituary

Hennessy, Bernard J. Bernard J. Hennessy of Evergreen Park, beloved spouse of his precious Carol Hennessy, whose passing broke his heart; father of Dr. Bernard Hennessy, COL, U.S. Army (retired) (Carolyn), Maura Brown (Larry), Gregory (Carol Ann), Elizabeth Ruzevich, Patrick (Katherine), and the late Sean; brother of Leo, Loretta Sheehy and William. Predeceased in life by Bernard Joseph Hennessy (father) and Catherine Durkin (mother), and siblings, Eleanor Hennessy, James Hennessy, Ethelrita Harris, Helen Mansky, Catherine Houghland and Patrick Hennessy. Grandfather of Shannon, Christopher, Kathleen, Kelly Ann, Erin, Michael, Amy, Allison, Katherine, Ian, Grace, Sarah and Ellen Carol; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Graduate of St. Ethelreda Grade School (1945), Leo High School (1949), Loyola University (1953) and Loyola University - School of Law (1956). Trial Lawyer for over 50 years, 50 year member of Most Holy Redeemer Parish; past President of Ridge Country Club, attorney for Village of Norridge for many years. Visitation at Kenny Brothers Funeral Directors, 3600 W. 95th, Evergreen Park, IL on Tuesday, January 6th 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m.; Mass of Christian Burial at Most Holy Redeemer on Wednesday, January 7th, Morning Prayers will begin at Kenny Brothers at 10:00 a.m. Mass at 10:30 a.m; Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorials to Augustinian or Jesuit mission food for poor appreciated. For more info. call 708-425-4500.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 5, 2015.

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January 10, 2015

To all of the Hennessy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you since we learned of your Dad's passing. We are thankful that we were close friends with he and your Mom for many years and so were able to enjoy the good times of which there were many! Because of George's illness, we were unable to attend the wake and/or funeral, but know that he was in our thoughts and prayers at that time.
Joan and George Lynch

January 8, 2015

My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Sue Sullivan

January 7, 2015

Sorry to hear about Bernie's passing. He was a great guy and he will be missed by all....Bill Reynolds

John Hennessy

January 6, 2015

God bless Uncle Bernie, now reunited with his wonderful Carol. So many fond memories of our combined family times together at 9636 Millard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

John and Michelle

Helen Mary Young

January 6, 2015

To my much loved Hennessy cousins although we can not be with you at this very sad time, we are with you in spirit and prayer. Mass will be offered in UK and Ireland at same time you all gather. God Bless and we love you very much. Helen, Betty and all the Hennessy family in England and Ireland.

January 5, 2015

Dear Hennessy Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your Mom and Dad were great neighbors. So supportive of the block and MHR. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Kill Family

January 5, 2015

Our prayers are with you all. I have fond memories of your parents. May they rest in peace together.
Winnie Moore Bowman

January 5, 2015

Hennessy Family,
Our condolences on the passing of your father.
He was a great friend of our father since their days together at Loyola U and Law School. May he rest in peace.
- The Family of Thomas O'Connor

Nicky w

January 5, 2015

To the Hennessey family my condolences. May the God of tender mercies be with you.

January 5, 2015

Hi Greg--Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Wayne and Patti Clement

January 5, 2015

Greg- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Wishing you grace and peace...
Dave, Audra and Bronwyn Reed

January 5, 2015

Praying for all of you in this loss. Carol was waiting for him! What a grand reunion that surely was - in the arms of love, after all these years of missing her.
Ed and Rita Moore
9642 So. Millard
Evergreen Park, Il 60805

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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Prayer Service

10:00 a.m.

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Mass of Christian Burial

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