Dennis Brian Delaney Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. Dennis Brian Delaney Jr., age 68, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 in Muskegon, Michigan. He was born at Fort Knox, Kentucky on October 12, 1954 to Dennis and Jacqueline (Breuer) Delaney. Denny was a proud Muskegon Catholic Central Crusader, graduating in 1972 where he played on the football and wrestling teams. He loved sports! Earlier in his life he enjoyed coaching boys basketball at St. Francis de Sales. Later he enjoyed watching all sports on TV, especially Notre Dame, Lions, Bears, Cubs and Tigers! He made sure his mother, Jackie, had the right channel to watch the latest game at her home. Denny was employed in commercial construction prior to his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing with his many dear friends. Denny was the real thing, a great guy who would help in any way he could. He spent years helping both of his parents. After our dad passed away, he diligently helped our aging mother daily. Dennis is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Delaney; siblings, Timothy (Debra) Delaney, Patrick (Linda) Delaney, Suzanne (Kevin) Donovan: many nieces and nephews and their children, whom he loved and was proud of, often slipping them money to use when they went on vacation; his special fishing friends, especially Mike Olsen, Kyle Buck, Derek Swanson, Norm Sottovia, Timmy O’Toole, who called every day to check up on him and send their love. He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Delaney. A CELEBRATION OF DENNY’S LIFE and memorial luncheon will be held from 1:00-4:00PM Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the Knights of Columbus (2915 Fairfield St., Norton Shores, MI 49441). Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd., Muskegon, MI 49441. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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