Monsignor JJ (Fr.JJ) Fennessy

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Monsignor JJ Fennessy, late of Kilnacarriga, Newcastle, Clonmel and Atlanta, Georgia, USA, who passed away unexpectedly in the care of the staff of Emory St Joseph's Hospital, Atlanta.

Ordained in 1968, Monsignor Fennessy travelled to Atlanta, Georgia where he faithfully served in nine parishes throughout his ministry. A beloved brother, uncle, granduncle, and friend, he was much loved by his parishioners and colleagues in Atlanta, as well as by his community in Newcastle, where he returned to visit every year.

Predeceased by his parents May and Thomas and his brother-in-law John O’Conner. Deeply regretted by his brother David, his sister Mary Margaret, his sister-in-law Ann, his niece Karen, her husband Gene, and their daughter Ella, his nephew Kevin and his wife Eleanor, and his niece Yvonne together with Archbishop Hartmayer and his many colleagues of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Fondly remembered by Mary and the late Walt Holst, and their extended family in Atlanta.

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Monsignor JJ will be laid to rest in Atlanta with his order. Funeral details and a link to the service will be shared as they become available.

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