John Hennelly's Obituary
John Hennelly, 65, entered peacefully into rest on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, in DeRidder, Louisiana. John was born on September 17, 1957, in Queens New York to Michael J. and Hannah Early Hennelly.
Memorial service will be Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at Labby Memorial Chapel in DeRidder with Rev. Kennis Smith and Mary Cross officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Labby Memorial Funeral Home of DeRidder.
John was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was an avid sports fan, his favorite teams were the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs. He loved to tell stories, and loved to travel and see different places. He was a family man and loved his family dearly. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
Left to cherish his memory are his three sons, Shawn Hennelly of DeRidder, Michael Hennelly of Hilo, Hawaii, and Thomas Hennelly of Prescott, Arizona; two brothers, Michael Hennelly of Delaware, and Kevin Hennelly of South Carolina; three sisters, his twin, Hannah McMahon of New York, New York, Anne M. Ripley of DeRidder, and Mary Hennelly of Tampa, Florida; four grandchildren, Chloe Hennelly, Alika Hennelly, Frankie Hennelly, and Phynn Hennelly; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Hannah Hennelly; brother, Gene Hennelly.
Live stream service will be provided on the funeral home Facebook page, www.facebook.com/labbymemorial.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Step Outreach, 22154 Hwy171, DeRidder, LA 70634.
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