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William F. Hennessey Veteran
July 20, 2018

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HENNESSEY, William F. At age 92, of the South End and Hull, formerly of West Roxbury, died peacefully on July 20, 2018. Loving husband of the late Alice G. (Moloney) Hennessey with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He is survived by his sibling Sister Mary Hennessey, rc, of Chicago. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph F. Hennessey, and his sisters, Ann Praught and Angela Heffernan. Devoted father of Billy Hennessey and his wife Liz of Milford, Sean Hennessey and his partner Loc Duong of the South End, Mara Hennessey and her husband David Johansen of New York City, Paula Hennessey of Cambridge, Katie Hennessey and her husband Brook Batteau of Shelburne Falls, granddaughters Leah Hennessey of New York City and Alouette Batteau of Shelburne Falls, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Former principal and teacher in the Boston Public Schools. Graduate of Boston Latin School Class of 1943 and Harvard College Class of 1947. US Army World War II veteran. Visiting hours on Thursday, August 9th 4-7pm in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross (lower church). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 10th at 10 o'clock in the Cathedral (lower church). Relatives and friends kindly invited.

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Gormley Funeral Service
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