ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Julie Ann Hennessy died May 10, 2009, after a long illness. She was 50 years old, just like Barbie, as she liked to tell us. She was born March 5, 1959, in Lincoln, Mass., and grew up in Carlisle, Mass. Julie received an associate degree in art from Bunker Hill Community College. When she was a young woman she moved to Alexandria, Va., a place she called home for nearly 20 years. In Alexandria, Va., she discovered a place rich in music and creativity. Julie found a place where she was able to nourish her artistic, beautiful, fun and whimsical spirit. Her portraits and drawings are wonderful. Julie met her soul mate, Dan, in Alexandria, Va. Julie’s enjoyment and affection of the Grateful Dead must be included when talking about her. Lyrics from one of their songs personify what makes her be our beloved Julie. “I have spent my life seeking all that’s unsung. Bent my ear to hear the tune, and closed my eyes to see. When there were no strings to play, you played to me.” Julie is survived by many friends and family. Her friend and soul mate, Dan Rosen, had a special relationship that brought Julie the greatest joy. Feline best friends, Rico and Ghengis, will miss her. Julie is survived by her sister, Jennifer Hennessy and husband, Kevin Dodge, of Deer Isle and niece, Erin and family of Portland; her brother, Frank Hennessy and wife, Janice and niece, Laurie and her family and niece, Alexandria, of Windham, N.H.; her sister, Jeannette Hennessy and nephew, Robbie, of North Bergen, N.J.; and her brother, Paul Hennessy of Deer Isle. In addition, Julie is survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews from all throughout the country. Julie was predeceased by her father and mother, Frank and Pauline; an infant brother; and her nephew, Mitch Gardner. Julie was proud to call herself a friend of Bill and thus leaves those special friends from all throughout the world. Julie’s friends and family thank the staff at Casey Clinic, NIH and Capital Hospice for their excellent and compassionate care. It made a difference. There will be a memorial service to celebrate her life 10 a.m. June 17 at St. Patrick Parish, Stoneham, Mass. Interment will be at St. Patrick Cemetery, Stoneham, Mass. Julie understood and empathized with the hardships and difficulties of our homeless brothers and sisters and enjoyed lots of friendships within this community. Julie’s friends and family honor Julie’s spirituality and compassion by requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to United Way’s Alexandria Community Impact Fund by accessing the Web site at www.unitedwaynca.org or Carpenter’s Shelter, 930 North Henry St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Hey Pooh, hey Jules, again we can find inspiration from your favorite musicians. Jerry Garcia and friends expressed it this way. “What do you want me to do, to do for you to see you through? A box of rain will ease the pain, and love will see you through.” Thank you Julie, you enriched our lives.
JULIE ANN HENNESSY
