Dennis P. Slattery

Slattery, Dennis P., 83, Cresson, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on June 15, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones at home. Born July 30, 1935, Cresson, son of the late John and Anne (Barchen) Slattery, Sr. Preceded in death by his brothers, John Jr. and Michael Slattery; parents-in-law, Leroy and Florence Delaney; and his beloved dog, Bou. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Patricia “Patty” (Delaney); children, Jacqueline Eberhart and husband, Kenneth, Cresson; Timothy Van Guilder, Blairsville; and Denise Reese and husband, Michael, Cresson; three grandchildren, whom he loved very much, Collin, Kyle, and Abby; sister, Lenora Niles, Arlington, VA; brothers, Robert and Thomas Slattery, both of Cresson; and numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law; and his dog, Chloe. Dennis was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and a life member of the Cresson Volunteer Fire Co. He enjoyed spending time with his family, woodworking, and was a “Jack of all trades.” Dennis will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved him. Friends will be received Monday, June 17, 2019 from 4-8 p.m. at Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Rev. Leo Arnone, Celebrant. Committal St. Francis Xavier Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Hospice and Palliative Care in memory of Dennis. Arrangements handled by Kennedy-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 233 Keystone Ave., Cresson, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at KennedyAndersonFuneralHome.com