Tom Hennessy (1946-2022)

HENNESSY, HEREFORD, KETZLE, CASTALDI

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 4/12/2022 at 07:19:29

Tom Hennessey, 75, of Olathe, KS, formerly of Rock Island, IL, passed away at home surrounded by his family, on March 24, 2022.

Tom was born on August 23, 1946, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Rock Island. He was the son of Eli T. and Opal (Heriford) Hennessey. He attended schools in Rock Island and was a 1965 graduate of Alleman High School. He served in the U. S. Army with a tour of duty in South Korea. He attended Black Hawk College and Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago. He was employed by Deere and Company, Moline, IL, Missouri Gas Energy, Kansas City, MO, and Olathe School District, Olathe, KS.

Tom married the former Betty Ketzle of Reynolds, IL, and together they had three beautiful and much-loved children: Scott (Deanne) of Bixby, OK, Melissa (Todd) Castaldi of Olathe, KS, and Kevin of Olathe.

Tom was the last surviving of the 6 children of Opal and Eli. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Carolyn (Gene) Ehlers, Harold (Priscilla) Hennessey, Vic (Diane) Hennessey, Cynthia (Ben) Swayne, Pam (Terry) Roets, many aunts and uncles, and his grandparents.

He is survived by his wife, Betty. They were true soul mates and the love of each other’s lives. He is also survived by his children and four grandchildren, Blake and Kiley Hennesey of Jacksonville, FL, and Cara and Cameron Castaldi of Olathe.

Tom will be remembered for his quick wit and ability to make people laugh. He loved to fish and was an avid woodworker.

Service
Graveside services will be held at a later date.