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Kevin John Hennessy, 52, of Princeton, IN passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born October 29, 1971 in St. Louis, MO to Barry John Hennessy and Beth Ann (Fuller) Hennessy. Kevin graduated from Princeton High School in 1989 then earned his Associates degree from Vincennes University for Land Surveying. He was a part owner/operator of Hennessy Surveying in Princeton for 30 years. Kevin was a member of the Elk’s Club and Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors. He liked to collect knives and guns, spending time in the yard, and taking Jeep rides. Kevin loved working outdoors, spending time with his children, and grandchildren. He would never miss a son or grandchildren’s sporting events. Kevin will be remembered by his family as a wonderful father that always showed up. He made sure to do whatever it took to have a family vacation together. He was well known and loved by many people and will deeply be missed.
Kevin was preceded in death by his grandparents, John (Maureen) Hennessy and John (Frances) Fuller; and father-in-law, Robert Kranitz.
He is survived by his wife, Janna Hennessy; parents, Barry (Beth) Hennessy; children, Jordan (Melanie) Thacker, Jake (Dakota) Thacker, and Nate Hennessy; grandchildren, Wyatt, Tatum, Myles, Drew, and Monroe; sister, Krissie (Stuart) Michel; sister-in-law, Robin (Kenny) Goldbach; mother-in-law, Gloria Kranitz, aunt, uncles, and cousins in Australia and here in the states; and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held 10 AM Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Colvin Funeral Home with burial to follow at Columbia White Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, June 10, 2024 from 4 PM to 8PM at the funeral home. The family would like to invite all to come share a good story or memory about Kevin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Princeton Area Dollars for Scholars with a memo Hennessy Family Scholarship Fund to aid a senior who is pursuing surveying. You can mail donations to the funeral home, 425 N. Main St, Princeton, IN 47670 and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve Kevin’s family.
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Princeton Area Dollars for Scholars with memo Hennessey Family Scholarship Fund