Bernard E. Hennessey Jr., 69, passed away at home on September 19, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1947 in Rhinebeck, and was the son of the late Bernard and Annamay (Batt) Hennessey. In his spare time he enjoyed hunting, and fishing.

Bernie is survived by his wife Beverly (Eagan) Hennessey. His children Colleen Smith, Christine Corigliano (Timothy Traver), and Barbara (Michael) Doyle. Six grandchildren, Justin and Jeremy Wright, Daniel and Bailey Corigliano, and Jason and Makenna Doyle. His great grandcildren, Jocelynn, Isabella, Mitchell, Raziya, and Jeremy. He also is survived by one sister, Lynn Hennessey, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a granddaughter, Victoria Corigliano, and three brothers, Thomas, Timothy, and Michael Hennessey.

Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00pm, on Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Parmele, Auchmoody, & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Avenue, Poughkeepsie.

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