Gary P. Hennessey

Of Billerica. A retired Police Officer for the City of Malden, passed away in his home on Sunday, April 23rd.  Gary was born in Malden in 1957, the son of James and Margarite Hennessey.  He was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School with the Class of 1975.  He soon enlisted in the US Airforce.  He was discharged honorably in 1979, having attained the rank of Airman First Class.   He returned home and soon joined the Malden Police Department.  He served as a Patrolman for 30 years until his retirement 5 years ago.

   Gary was an avid golfer and was a regular at Trull Brook Golf Course in Tewksbury.   He also was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed taking his Harley out for rides.

   He is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Wendy Bronsdon-Hennessey, his brother James Hennessey of Exeter, NH, his sisters, Janice Donovan of Malden, Jeanne Buckley of Nahant, and Marie Damon of Lynn, his grandchildren, Dustin, Emma, and Jake, and his great grandson, Marshall

   A memorial service for Gary will be held at the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St, Malden, on Saturday, April 29th, at 3 PM, with visitation from 12 -3.