April 17, 2014.
He was the beloved husband of the late Rita F. (Souza) O’Neil, whom he
married in 1965. They were married for 45 years until she passed away
in 2011.
Dennis was born in Boston in 1943 but made Cape Cod his home after
marrying Rita. They lovingly raised their two children on Cape Cod
and created many wonderful memories.
Dennis worked for 20 years at the Barnstable County House of
Corrections. During this time, he furthered his education and
received an associates degree in criminal justice from Cape Cod
Community College. And although he retired from the house of
corrections in 2002, he was not one to sit still. He found a part-time
job at Home Depot in the paint department where he loved helping
customers.
At home, he loved his beagles and working in the yard. Every one of
his days was filled with being active in some way. He was also member
of Mariners Fraternal Lodge in Cotuit.
He is survived by two daughters, Shannon Marie O’Neil of Sandwich, and
Denise Theresa (O’Neil) Witter of Centerville, and his brother, Kevin
M. O’Neil of Brockton.
Friends may call from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Doane,
Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 West Main Street in Hyannis. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Thursday, April 24,
2014 at Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 South Main Street in
Centerville. Burial will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in
Centerville.
Memorial donations can be made to Community Systems Inc., 280 Route
130, Bldg A Unit 1 & 2 Forestdale, MA 02644 to actively support the
disabled.
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