Mary Therese Hennessy

Mary Therese Hennessy departed this life on November 6, 2018, one month before her 90^th birthday.  At the time of her peaceful passing, she was in the company of close family members.
A native New Yorker who was born in Brooklyn, Mary moved to Virginia Beach in October 2011 to be closer to her family members.  She never married but was blessed with dozens of close family relatives living around the world who she loved to visit, and she always had the close companionship of a dog throughout her life to keep her company.
Mary is predeceased by her parents James Leo Hennessy and Ann Sampson Hennessy, along with 2 of her 3 brothers, James Leo Hennessy, Jr. and Joseph Patrick Hennessy.  She is survived by her remaining brother William David Hennessy who lives in Mesa, Arizona, along with 10 nieces and nephews, and 12 great nieces and nephews who are living all across the globe.
A devout Catholic, Mary loved to volunteer at the church in many different ways, her favorite being to teach CCD to children on Saturday mornings.
Mary’s life will be celebrated during a Mass held in the chapel at Church of the Ascension, 4853 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM.  There will be a short visitation/viewing starting at noon at Ascension church prior to the Mass.  Additionally, a graveside service will be held Friday, November 16, 2018 at noon at St John’s Cemetery, 80-01 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379 (Section 21).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to either of Mary’s favorite charities, Missionary Cenacle Apostolate in Maryland, or Missionary Servants Most Blessed Trinity in Philadelphia.