Polish National Catholic Church Member David E. Hennessy Dies at 78

David E. Hennessy, 78, of Clinton, N.Y., passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, with his family at his side. Born on January 29, 1930, in Oneida, he was the son of Joseph and Ardella Schaller Hennessy. Hennessy graduated from Sherrill High School in 1947 and later served in the Army’s 11th Airborne Division from 1951 to 1953. He married Virginia Janowski in Utica on July 12, 1952, and they were married until her passing in 1995. He later married Evelyn Novak Pasciak at Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church in 1997.

Hennessy worked as a food service worker and data programmer at Oneida Limited for 44 years, retiring in 1992. He was actively involved in his community, serving on the parish committee and cemetery committee at Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church. He also worked as an usher and greeter at the same church. Additionally, he was a member of the Vernon American Legion, the United Polka League, the Clinton Historical Society, and the Clinton Bird Club.

Hennessy’s life was marked by service and community engagement. He was known for his dedication to his faith and his involvement in the Polish National Catholic Church, a denomination that emphasizes the importance of charity and hospitality. His commitment to his congregation and local community reflected the values of care and service that are central to many Christian traditions.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; daughter Patricia Kvam and her husband Norman; brothers James, Paul, and Fr. John J. Hennessy; sisters Mary, Ann Hurteau, and Esther Fuess; three grandchildren; stepchildren Dale Pasciak and LuAnn Pasciak; and stepgrandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Philip Hennessy. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Myslinski Funeral Home, followed by funeral services on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, donations were requested to Sacred Heart of Jesus Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Messages of sympathy could be shared online at the funeral home’s website. His life and service exemplify the call to care for others, a theme echoed in Micah 6:8, which reminds us of the importance of justice, mercy, and humble service.

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