Obituaries

Oak Lawn VFW Commander Dies at 72

Robert J. Hennessy passed away on April 1.

Robert J. Hennessy, 72, commander of the Oak Lawn Veterans of Foreign Wars post, died Monday.

Mr. Hennessy was the Commander of Johnson Phelps VFW Post 5220. He is survived by his wife, Judi; children Lisa, Todd, Amy, Paul and Sara and grandfather of Kristin, Kylee, Cara, Michael, Nicky, Zo and Xavia.

Visitation will be Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Zimmerman & Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th Street. Services will be held Friday at St. Germaine Catholic Church, 9735 S. Kolin Ave.

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A friend mourned Mr. Hennessy's passing with a memory on tributes.com:

  • "One of the best electricians, estimator, and businessman I have ever met. Bob, you will be missed!" Posted by: Gregory Goorsky

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