Benjamin Thomas Hennessy passed away September 13, 2016, in his home. He was born December 10, 1925, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Benjamin and Marie (Linn) Hennessy. Ben was a World War II Veteran, having proudly served in the United States Navy Seabees, 101 St Battalion, in the South Pacific. He was employed as the Assistant General Manager at the North Dakota Mill & Elevator and retired in 1990. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Nelda (Price) Hennessy; his son, Daniel (Rochelle) Hennessy, grandchildren Jacob Benjamin Hennessy and Makenna Jane Hennessy; and his sister, Victoria (William) Miles. Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Living Word Family Church located at 5200 Gateway Dr., Grand Forks, ND 58203. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service.