| Date of Birth | July 24, 1942 |
| Date Deceased | October 13, 2011 |
| Hometown | Hornell |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | October 18, 2011 |
| Service Time | 11 A.M. |
| Service Location | St. Ann's Church, Hornell |
| Interment Location | St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Fremont |
DENNIS M. “DENNY” LINEHAN
HORNELL-Dennis M. “Denny” Linehan, 69, of Sawyer Street, entered into God’s care Thursday afternoon (Oct. 13, 2011) at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester.
Born in Hornell on July 24, 1942, he was a son of the late Francis and Vera Talbot Linehan. On May 24, 1969 he was married at St. Ann’s Church in Hornell to the former Rose Fenti, who survives.
A lifelong resident of Hornell, Denny was a graduate of St. Ann’s School and Hornell High School, class of 1960;and for over 40 years he was employed by the City of Hornell Department of Public Works, retiring about 10 years ago.
Denny was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish and was a faithful and devout communicant of St. Ann’s Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, a lector and assisted at Benedictions. He was also a member of the Perpetual Adoration Chapel,a member of Cursillo and a former religious education teacher and a member of the former Legion of Mary. Besides being a Fourth Degree member of the Hornell Council No. 243, Knight of Columbus, he also belonged to the Third Order of St. Francis, the Ancient Order of Hibernians and often attended the Catholic Men’s Forum. For several years he served as a leader for Boy Scout Troop No. 9 and was a former member of the Hornell Moose Lodge No. 210.
He loved German Shepherds and enjoyed spending time reading, watching the news and current events as well as firearm and target shooting. His most enjoyable times however were those that he spent with his grandchildren.
His family includes his wife of 42 years, Rose; his son, Matthew (Stephanie) Linehan of Hornell; his three grandchildren, Maria Santiago, Josiah Linehan and Lauren Linehan; his two sisters, Abby Ruth (Peter) Terreri of Connecticut and Eileen White of Hornell; his four brothers, John “Jack” (Stella) Linehan of Rochester, Thomas (Mary Jane) Linehan of Dansville, Robert Patrick (Joanne) Linehan of Fairport and Daniel (Sharon) Linehan of Chili; his two sisters-in-law, Telena (“Bucky”) Brownell of Hornell and Deborah Olds of Hornell; his brother-in-law, Amilio Fenti of Savona; also his many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours are from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann’s Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Committal prayers and interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Town of Fremont.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to St. Ann’s School Memorial Fund, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell, N.Y. 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
DENNY WAS A GREAT MAN. HE WAS VERY DEVOTED TO HIS FAMILY. MOST OF ALL HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE WHEN HE SAW HIS GRANDCHILDREN. HE ALWAYS LIFTED A HELPING HAND WHERE NEEDED. HIS LOVE FOR HIS SON WAS GREAT. I REMEMBER SEEING HIM AND ROSIE JUST A FEW WEEKS AGO AT WALMART HOLDING HANDS AND SMILING. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE LOVE TO ALL
Uncle Denny was a great man. He taught me to go to religion classes. He praised my singing while we were riding in the car with my dad.He accepted my husband Christopher into the family as one of our own. He was a devoted Catholic. He loved my Aunt Rosie and Matthew more than life itself. He will be truly missed. Rest in peace Uncle Denny. We love you!
Denny was a truly likeable person. I can remember all the times he and I went for coffee and chit chat together. How we would get lost everytime we would go to Rochester. We discussed many things from how to do new things, hunting and we even flew a control airplane together with him, myself and his son Matthew. Denny would always help me with anything I needed help with. You will be misssed. God Bless You Denny.
While I was growing up, Denny and Rose were frequent visitors to the Crissy household whether it be for prayer groups or just regular family type events. I have many fond memories of which he will always be a part of.
Denny was a very kind and humble man. His faithfulness, persistent love of God and devotion to the Lord is something we all ought to imitate. May his family find comfort and consolation in the days and months ahead.