Birth date: May 7, 1943 Death date: Mar 3, 2021
Methuen – Dennis Michael Houlihan, 77 of Methuen, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston. He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. Houlihan, to whom he was married for 56 years. Born in Mid Read Obituary
Elaine and family, I was so sorry hearing about Dennis’s passing. My heart is heavy. I will never forget the St. Patrick’s Day we spent together and how we all woke up in the same bed! Remember hoe you both moved and settled me into my house. I was so glad we ran into each other at the Fireside. Please share my condolences with your family. RIP my friend.
My condolences to Elaine and the entire Houlihan Clan.
May the loving memories of your husband, father and grandfather help you through this very difficult time. And to his extended family and all of his many friends who knew and loved him, I extend my condolences to all of you as well. Family friends and fun is what Dennis loved and lived for. I really enjoyed when he shared with me a story of one of his and Elaine's adventure's of a trip they had taken or a night out, but especially when they talked about their early days back home in New York. It was not only the content of the stories but the way in which he told it. It was his expressions and the joy and excitement he got from telling of an experience that he and Elaine shared. He sometimes made me feel like I was there right there with them. I'm sure you all know what I am talking about. Dennis truly was a great storyteller! I will remember him fondly.
Rest In Peace friend.
Love, Todd
Elaine & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Dennis was such a great man and we have the fondest memories of his smile, his laugh, and his love of a good time. Every family event was more festive because he was there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Love, Marylou, Tom, Caroline & Jennifer
My sympathies and prayers for Dennis and the Houlihan family.
So sorry to hear about this terrible loss, Dennis had such great humor and gusto for life. It was always a pleasure when we would bump into Dennis and Eilane at Norms. Our hearts go out to Eilane and the Houlihan family.
Cindy & Tracey
My sympathies to the Houlihan family during this difficult time. I'll always remember the times on the pontoon boat with the Clean River Project.
So sorry for your loss and the loss for all of us...Uncle Dennis was warm, funny, fun and a great guy...Always gave energy and love to all...A tremendous gift...Made every family gathering special and my memories of his fun "antics' go back to my earliest childhood (potato guns and the like :)!!!
Love,
The Anesers (PA version...)
Elaine and Family,
There are no words to sooth you or take away the sorrow that fills your hearts; as you loved, so you will grieve. Perhaps though there is comfort in realizing that Dennis' 'essence' is alive in you and your family, and even his friends. Respected and loved, he influenced many!.To paraphrase Ralph Waldo Emerson, "to leave the world a better place, whether by a healthy, educated child, a garden patch or cleaner river, a redeemed social condition or uplifting melody, to know that even one life breathed easier because he lived", Dennis surely succeeded in enjoying a meaningful life! In time, through grief, may the many memories you shared put smiles in your hearts. We miss him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Lovingly,
Sue and Steve
Elaine and family, May your many fond memories of Dennis bring you comfort in the days to come. He brought a smile to all he met and had a heart of gold. He will be missed.
