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Obituary of Henry M. Hansen
Henry M. Hansen
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed peacefully October 25, 2014 at the age of 94 at his home in Henrietta. He was loved by all who had the pleasure of knowing him for his big heart, kind nature and contagious smile. He was an outdoorsman, philanthropist and family man.
Henry was the son of Chris and Laura Hansen and was born in Bellona, NY on June 1, 1920. He helped on his family farm, attended RIT and later served in the US Navy. On February 22, 1947 he married Dorothy Miller of Barre Center, NY. They later started their family and Monroe Tractor.
Surviving is his beloved wife, Dorothy; their four daughters, Janet (Greg) Felosky, Darlene (Les) Shephard, Sandy (Desi) Alvarez, and Lana (Marc) Reuss; also his 11 grandchildren, Alex (Allison) Davis, Chris (Jenny) Felosky, Laura (Scott) Wilkas, Shaun (Lauren) Shephard, Kim (Matt) Sullivan, Cody (Courtney) Alvarez, Bryant (Erin) Shephard, Jody (Tom) Abrams, Brooke (Joel) Fontenot-Amedee, Evelyn Reuss, Livia Reuss; and his fourteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Ed and Chris Hansen. Henry is predeceased by brothers Vern and Stewart Hansen and daughter Shirley Hansen.
A Memorial Service will be held on WEDNESDAY, October 29th of 2014 at 12:00 Noon at Henrietta United Church of Christ located at 1400 Lehigh Station Road in Henrietta, New York. Click here for a map to the Church.
Following the service there will be a celebration of Henry's life at Monroe’s Restaurant located at 3001 Monroe Avenue in Pittsford. Click here for a map to the restaurant.
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Henrietta
Birthplace
Geneva