Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home
161 West Church Street
Seymour, Connecticut 06483
(203) 888-2538
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BEACON FALLS – Mr. Joseph S. Hennessey, age 53, beloved husband of 35 years to Laurie Oldakowski, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 1, 2008 at his home. Joe was born on January 4, 1955 in Derby to Joseph S. Hennessey, Sr. and E. June Root Hennessey of Southbury. He was a self employed electrician and formerly worked for The Farrell Corp. in Ansonia for 14 years and also Kerite in Seymour and Peter and Paul in Naugatuck. Joe attended Valley Forge Military Academy in PA and was a graduate of Naugatuck High School. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast and a member of the Eagle Riders. He also enjoyed playing pool and driving his truck. In addition to his devoted wife and parents, he leaves 3 sons, Justin Hennessey of Beacon Falls, Randall Hennessey and his wife Sherri of Palm Cost, FL and Joseph Hennessey, III of Beacon Falls, and a granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Hennessey of Palm Coast, FL, a brother, Darrin Hennessey of Derby, 4 sisters, Doreen Elnitsky, Robin McKenna both of Southbury, Lillian Smith and her husband Ted of Beacon Falls, Patricia Russo and her husband William of Woodbridge, and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his mother in law, Ruby Murdock and her husband George of Holly Hill, FL, a brother in law, Joseph Oldakowski and his wife Teresa of Deltona, FL and a sister in law, Kathy Yanosky and her husband Robert of Roxbury. Family and friends may call on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 7 p.m. in the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. To express condolences online only go to www.hullfh.com