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Kathleen Hennessey - Class of 1971

Delete this post Submitted by NFA Class of 71 Reunion Commit <fdenisar@gmail.com> on 04/Mar/2022
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    Kathleen "Kathy" Claire Hennessey, our dear, sweet, beautiful Kathy passed away at her home in Jensen Beach, Florida on march 3, 2022, under the kind gentle care of Hospice. Daughter of the late Robert Edward Hennessey and Katherine (Menzing) Hennessey. Kathy was born on February 4, 1953, in Cornwall, New York. She attended St. Thomas Elementary School, Mt. St. Mary Academy, NFA (1971), and continued her education at Orange County Community College and Mount St. Mary College to become a nurse. She worked at St. Luke's and Westchester Medical Center and a home health care nurse. She was loved by her many patients as a kind, caring caregiver who always has a smile and soothing words. Warm sunshine called Kathy to Florida. She moved her beloved to Jensen Beach, Florida, where she has spent the last 18 years making new friends and living a happy life. Kathy's kindness to all was evident in her beautiful blue eyes that twinkled when she smiled and lit up the room. She was always ready to entertain with her beloved Brad doing the cooking, and so enjoyed having parties around the pool with Jimmy Buffet playing in the background. All were welcomed!! She will be greatly missed and is survived by her partner at home, Brad Shipley, and her devoted dog, Annie. She also leaves behind her brother, Robert Edward Hennessey and wife Lorraine; sisters, Maureen Hargraves and Karen Denisi and her husband , Dr. Dominick Denisi; nieces and nephews, Heather Galage and her Kevin, Danielle Pelsue and husband Craig, Amy Doce and husband Jason, Erin Blanco and husband Alfredo, Dr. Dominick Denisi Jr. and wife Dr. Kerri Clayton, Katherine Denisi and her husband Dr. Neil Bramley, Jill Adams and husband John, and Robert Edward Hennessey Jr.; She is also survived by her loving great nieces and great nephews, Alexis Mittleman, Sam and Jack Galage, Kai Pelsue, Emerson and Greyson Doce, Aidan, Isabella and Mason Blanco, and Lily and Rose Adams. Kathy leaves behind her lifelong friend, Sharon Schebesta and her dear friends Susan Eilnberg and Kathy Fletcher. A private family memorial will be held at a later date in Florida. Donations to Kathy's honor may be made to an animal rescue of your choice or Hospice. We would like to thank VITAS Healthcare and their wonderful nurses and staff for giving Kathy the dignity and comfort to remain at home in her final days.
 

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