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Renee Simerson posted a condolence
Monday, May 13, 2024
You were more than a brother-in-law to me; you were my big brother. You were always there for me no matter how silly the reason. You were an incredible friend to all, husband to my sister, father to my nieces and grandfather to the light in all of our hearts. Your smile, infectious laugh, stories and never ending singing will be missed deeply, but will live through each of us. Thank you for all of the memories Dickster. We love you.
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Rebecca Nevin- Gales posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
I met Dick, through his sister Bonnie. She was married to my brother Dave.
I remember going to the Delaware County Fair with him. He asked me if I liked pancakes. I said yes. Well he got the biggest smile on his face, cause he really wanted to eat at a church tent, that made pancakes.
What a gentle, kind man, and a gentleman he was.
Hold onto all those wonderful memories, until we are all reunited.
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jerry mccarthy posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2024
Dick was one of kind.He was always there to help ,would do whatever needed to be done to help .Dick was a husband father and grandfather but he was A TRUE FRIEND that will be missed by many.I was lucky to have known him ,he will be missed.
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ashley van aken - haag posted a condolence
Monday, April 22, 2024
Dick was a big gentle soul and such a kind man. I honestly really didn't know him that well but knew his beautiful family. When ever I would run into him out in town he would always have a smile on his face and a hey how are you doing. He would give updates on his girls and you could tell he was one proud girl dad.
I will miss our little in counters in town.
Sincerely:
Ashley Van Aken - Haag
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The Haag Family planted a tree in memory of Dick Hennessey
Monday, April 22, 2024
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Mary Hennessey uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, April 21, 2024
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My brother Dick was a simple, honest, hardworking, and loving man. He was the strongest person I’ve ever known. Not only was he strong physically, but he was also strong in his values and beliefs. If he thought something was right, there was no way to sway him. He stood for what was right and protected those he loved with a fierceness that would surprise those that knew his gentle demeanor. As kids he was easy going until you really, really got him mad. Then you’d better RUN!
Dick was a good baseball and basketball player. We would spend many hours as kids in the field playing baseball, tag, badminton, Jarts (not dangerous at all), cowboys and Indians, hide and seek. Dick loved to cheat at Monopoly! I could never figure out how he beat me EVERY TIME!
He and I were buddies. He always looked out for me, and I looked out for him as much as a little sister can. I cried when he went into the Navy because he left me all alone to work in the quarry with Dad. My poor dad, stuck with me. Dick had known everything to do, and I was totally clueless. Many times, Dad would say “I miss Dick”. I would then say, “ME TOO!”,
Dick loved his motorcycle, and my mother HATED it. She was sure he was going to get killed. My first trip on Dick’s bike was a 9-hour trip to Norfolk to visit our cousin Cherie. Dick, a stickler for safety, had me garbed in heavy jeans, long sleeved shirt, boots, all on the hottest day of the year. We got stuck in traffic in the middle of some bridge in 90-degree sunny weather. I thought we would melt. Dick just took it in stride. He really enjoyed his explorations on that bike.
If you knew Dick for even a little while you knew he LOVED to sing. Thankfully he had a great voice. We sang together in the Methodist Church Chior for a bit and we both enjoyed every minute. He always has some ditty to sing. One of my last memories is singing hymns to him in the hospital and how he enjoyed that. I remember him singing to my mom as she lay dying. He was stronger and braver than I could ever be.
Dick always wanted to be the very first one to call and sing Happy Birthday to you. Sometimes he would call the night before your birthday just to be sure he was first! He truly was a big kid at heart.
When he met Penny, it was all over. He was in love, and she became his world. Through their years together he was always her biggest cheerleader, she filled his heart. You would think there would be no more room to love, but when Cheyenne and Sierra came along, Dicks heart got three times bigger with love for his girls. They were everything to him. As we had grown up with a strict and sometimes unfair father, I worried that Dick would struggle with his own kids. No worries about that. He was the best Dad ever. Strong and stern when needed but a big softie most of the time. He taught his girls practical things that he felt then needed to know. He and Penny brought their family to our parents often, letting us enjoy them as they grew up. What a privilege. Dick took the girls to the quarry, taught them about nature, mechanics, and other practical things. He wanted them to be able to stand on their own two feet. To say he adored them would be an understatement.
His family grew with the addition of Cheyenne’s husband Josh. Dick loved him as a son. He was proud of Josh and Cheyenne. Then came Lorelai. That girl was the apple of his eye. He couldn’t wait to show her and teach her as he had Cheyenne and Sierra. Breaks my heart that he won’t see her grow up.
Dick loved Sierra’s fiancé Lindsay as one of his own and welcomed her into the fold. So sad that he will miss so much.
So many ways you touched my life, Dick. I thought you’d always be here. I know you accepted Christ as your savior and that I’ll see you again. You’ll have a new body that is healthy. I will not forget you, your hugs, your voice, your advice, and the talks we’ve had. Thank you for loving me.
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Kelly Hennessey posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2024
I'd originally met Dick when I was waitressing at the Circle E diner. Years later I started dating his brother. The first time at a family dinner we were all hugging and kissing goodbye, as families do, and when Dick hugged me my feet came off the floor and I was in the biggest, warmest hugs I'd ever had. From that day on I couldn't wait to get one of Rick's hugs. I love and miss him.
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Brittney Aweh uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 19, 2024
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Our families have been connected from a distance for a long time, but the love between Lindsay and Sierra has brought us closer. Getting to know Dick as the lovable, Teddy Bear of a Husband, Dad & Grandpa the past couple of years has been an unexpected blessing for our family. He showed us love, acceptance, fun and welcomed all of us, including my goofy kiddo Harrison, with wide arms. We barely scratched the surface in getting to know all the layers of Dick's personality, but it's apparent that his family and friends will carry his legacy with them forever.
I do have some memories of Dick from before our families got to be so close. I worked in the Woodbourne Branch of the Credit Union several years ago and Dick was often at my teller station. He would come in, every two weeks, and he had his routine. Sometimes we'd chit chat, and maybe sometimes we'd argue over neededing to fill out the silly deposit slip. But he was never mean, he always tried his hardest to follow the (EVER CHANGING) rules of the credit union. We'd always find a way to make his experience as easy and painless as possible, and I think he appreciated that. And we were always doing goofy things to interact with our members on Donut day, Pie day, or dress up like a chipmunk day! And Dick would always look at us like "What are these crazy girls up to today!?" But he'd smile, chuckle a little and always tell us to have a good day.
Loosing someone who means so much to you can leave a very big, painful hole behind. But hopefully seeing how many lives Dick has touched, and how he meant a lot to a lot of people can maybe fill in a little bit of that hole. Just know that everyone out here who loved Dick, now transfers all this love to his family. I hope you can feel it and know that we are here supporting you.
We love you, fly high Dick!
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Lindsay Green uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 19, 2024
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I am so grateful that I got to know Dick and will forever be grateful for him welcoming me into his family. Last may when Sierra was dress shopping, Dick took me tool shopping and he picked out the tools I needed for my car and picked out important ones for our house. It was very special that he took the time to teach me those things. I will miss him serenading us, and his molasses cookies every Christmas time. You will be forever missed and loved!
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Mary Fordon posted a condolence
Friday, April 19, 2024
I went to school with Dick. He was always genuine and kind to me. Being the two "Big" kids made me very aware of him looking out for me. It sounds like he had a full and satisfying life. I am so sorry for his family's loss.
Mary Hathaway Fordon.
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Bonnie LaDuke uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 19, 2024
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Dick became a daddy for the first time.
His wedding day
The two sons in law
Visiting while dating.
Memorial Day for Penny’s Aunt Joyce.
Visiting Cheyenne @ Josh in their new home.
The live shared.
Telling Sepsis what he thought !
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Cheyenne Hoagland uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Cheyenne Hoagland uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Cheyenne Hoagland uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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I’ll never forget the days spent in the quarry with my Dad, the long drives, the way he gave the most comforting hugs. He had a big heart, a gentle soul, and a beautiful voice. Every bit of who he was will be sorely missed. We love you Dad.
Josh, Chey, & Lorelai
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Dan Zweck lit a candle
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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R.I.P. DICK,you were a great person.condolences to the family.
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Bonnie LaDuke uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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My son in law my friend.
He was a great person. I will miss him so much. Fly high with the angels Dick. ❤️
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Penny Hennessey uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Dick loved his family with all of his heart ❤️
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Angela R Mueller posted a condolence
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Dear Penny and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A Memorial Tree was planted for Dick Hennessey
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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The family of Dick D. Hennessey uploaded a photo
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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Donna Brooks posted a condolence
Thursday, April 18, 2024
I am so sorry for the loss of Dick. He was always there when there was something at the restaurant that I couldn't do. When he stopped because I ran out of gas on the reservoir. Stopping in for breakfast..... He will be missed!
Donna and family
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