Born on October 17th, 1931, Mrs. Hennessy was an avid reader and consumer of arts and culture her entire life. She studied education and graduated from Potsdam State University with her BA before continuing on to a Master's degree from University of Rochester. Mrs. Hennessy was a devoted teacher of special education in the Brasher Falls school system and the Massena school system and a lifelong supporter of educational causes.
On December 26th, 1962, Mary Carma married John William Hennessy at St. Mary's Church in Massena followed by a reception at the Village Inn. The couple lived on Wilson Hill and Main Street before settling into their home on Ransom Avenue.
Mrs. Hennessy is survived by her husband of 57 years, John W. Hennessy as well as her two daughters Mary Elizabeth and Kathleen, her sister Anne, her two nieces and nephew and her four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced for summer of 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Massena Public Library or the Special Olympics.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at
www.PhillipsMemorial.com
Born on October 17th, 1931, Mrs. Hennessy was an avid reader and consumer of arts and culture her entire life. She studied education and graduated from Potsdam State University with her BA before continuing on to a Master's degree from University of Rochester. Mrs. Hennessy was a devoted teacher of special education in the Brasher Falls school system and the Massena school system and a lifelong supporter of educational causes.
On December 26th, 1962, Mary Carma married John William Hennessy at St. Mary's Church in Massena followed by a reception at the Village Inn. The couple lived on Wilson Hill and Main Street before settling into their home on Ransom Avenue.
Mrs. Hennessy is survived by her husband of 57 years, John W. Hennessy as well as her two daughters Mary Elizabeth and Kathleen, her sister Anne, her two nieces and nephew and her four grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced for summer of 2020. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Massena Public Library or the Special Olympics.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Phillips Memorial Home, Massena. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at
www.PhillipsMemorial.com
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