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 repose at his last parish, St Jude the Apostle on Wednesday 24th September. Requiem Mass on Thursday 25th September at 3pm (Irish time, 10am EST Atlanta) at Cathedral of Christ the King, Atlanta followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Funeral mass can be viewed online https://cathedralctk.com/livestream​​​​​​​