John B. Hennessey
April 11, 1947 ~ March 23, 2018
John B. Hennessey, 70, of Madison, passed away March 23, 2018, at Geneva Hospital. He was born April 11, 1947 to James and Marie (nee Keeney) Hennessey, and married his love, Janet Shaffer, in Niagara Falls during the Spring of 1968.
Johnny enlisted in the Army and was a tank pilot while stationed in Germany during the beginning days of the Vietnam War. He retired from Argo Tech (formerly TRW and presently Eaton Corp) at age 49. He worked hard and loved his family, and after retirement he did his own thing, and in his own way. Johnny ran Hennessey Trucking and Deep In Debt Charters. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage and target shooting on his property.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 50 years, Janet; sons, Rodney (Sara) Hennessey, Michael (Jamie) Hennessey; grandchildren, Casey (Joe) Colby, Jaimie, Rodney Jr., Brittany, Michael Jr., Nathan, Hannah, Jacob; great grandchildren, Zackary, Kayla, Conner, Kaiden. He joins his parents; brothers, Sonny, Melvin, Denver, Ray; sisters, Jean, Ruby, and Lil.
Friends may call from 5-7pm Thursday, March 29, 2018 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. Madison OH 44057. A funeral service will follow at 7pm at the funeral home where military honors will be observed.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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So sorry for your loss Marsha. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time
Were so sorry for your loss.Wish we could be there for you. Your all in our prayers. Barb and Chuck Yeager
Prayers and love to the Hennessey family.
I'm so sorry my dear sister. Wish I could be with you during this time of grief. He will be missed. We love you guys and you will be in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss,prayers for family and friends
RIP John Hennessy and may god be with your family and provide them comfort.
Sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your big loss. It’s never easy to lose someone we love so much. You have my deepest sympathy.
So sorry for your loss Janet!!
Its hard to say goodbye to friends . I have always had a laugh and a good time with you sir. I am glad this struggle is over. You are a good man John Hennessey. We love you
Janet & family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you this day. My heart hurts for your loss. Knowing we have a loving God who will look out for us in times of sorrow is a comfort to us and will get us thru. I did know cousin John very well but I know he was so loved by his family. We will miss them for awhile but soon we are reunited again. Love you all. Karen Wolfe Hoffman
So sorry for your loss. Here was such a special man, always made me laugh. Prayers to all the family.
Rest In Peace old friend, you were a good man and will be missed
Our entire families sincere condolences to Janet and family. We love you and John will be missed. You are in our prayers. All our love, Butch and Barb Locher and family. Mary Poole Butch and Barb’s daughter.
My Brother -in- Law Johnny would do anything for you and always spoke his mind which I respected. He had a sense of humor unlike anyone else. I looked forward to seeing Johnny on every trip back to Ohio. Johnny would always make sure there was a pot of coffee on brewing and I remember many times sitting on the back deck of the house and Johnny saying what he was getting ready to work on next or sometimes just standing by watching him working on a new project in the yard. Johnny stayed busy but would take the time to sit and talk. I will miss seeing him and Bear who always wanted to be right where Johnny was even though he would get yelled at to go into the yard. LOL We'll miss you Johnny.
Im so sorry to hear John passed away..My condolences to the family..I only met him once thru my late husband Ken Kenney and he certainly came across as a good man..May God comfort his wife and family.