Malverne in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Joseph J. Hennessy

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 19, 2025

1. Joseph J. Hennessy Marker

Inscription. Planted in memory of
Mayor ~ Deputy Mayor ~ Trustee
Joseph J. Hennessy
He served the residents and
preserved the history of Malverne
Mayor ~ 1991–1995
Trustee ~ 1997–2014

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.

Location. 40° 40.64′ N, 73° 39.871′ W. Marker is in Malverne, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Ocean Avenue. Located next to the Malverne Historical & Preservation Society. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Malverne NY 11565, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker: Malverne Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Malvernites Who Were Killed in Action (approx. ¼ mile away); World War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); In Commemoration of Patriotism (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas L. Driscoll, Jr. Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles away); West Hempstead 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); We Remember (approx. 0.7 miles away); In Memory of Those who Perished on September 11, 2001 (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Malverne.

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1. Joseph Hennessy, Malverne deputy mayor and trustee, dies (LI Herald).

Hennessy served as Malverne’s deputy mayor for the past three and a half years, replacing James Callahan III upon his death in 2011. From 1997 through 2014, he was a village trustee, and was elected as mayor of Malverne from 1991 through 1995...Outside of village government, Hennessy was treasurer of the Malverne Historical and Preservation Society for over a decade, an active member of the Elks Club, and a generous donor to the Malverne Public Library.

(Submitted on November 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

2. Malverne Historical & Preservation Society.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 19, 2025

2. Joseph J. Hennessy Marker

Located under a tree next to the Malverne Historical & Preservation Society.

(Submitted on November 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Malverne Historical & Preservation Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, October 19, 2025

3. Malverne Historical & Preservation Society

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 42 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.