Dennis M. “Denny” Linehan

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.