James A. Hennessey Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-04-25T14:30:00
End: 2025-04-25T15:30:00
Location: St. Edward Catholic Church

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James A. Hennessey of Waterloo, Iowa, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on April 20, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James F. Hennessey and Loreen Casey Hennessey; and his brothers, Bill, Richard and Robert Hennessey.

He is survived by: his wife Dora Ann Quinn; his daughter Sheila Hennessey of Marion; his granddaughters, Julia and Charlotte Gilkey of Minneapolis, Minn.; and his siblings, Mary Ellen Hennessey of Phoenix, Ariz., John of Phoenix, Ariz., Patrick of Phoenix, Ariz. and Michael Hennessey (Patty) of Phoenix, Ariz..

Memorials may be directed to Catholic Charities.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service

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Apr 24

Visitation

Hagarty-Waychoff-Grarup Funeral Service

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Apr 25

Visitation

St. Edward Catholic Church
1423 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

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Apr 25

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Edward Catholic Church
1423 Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

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