Michael P. Dennen

Michael P. Dennen, age 71, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth on September 27, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Michael leaves his beloved wife Debra (Malaguti) Dennen of Bourne along with 4 Sons. He was born in Waltham, the son of the late Richard Dennen and Annette (Nolette) Dennen and his late step father Arthur Deniz. Michael was a resident of Bourne and formerly of Berkley and Taunton Ma. He loved his wife Deby, his four sons, God, and his dogs. Michael enjoyed spending time with his boys and attending car shows, camping and walking the canal every day. Michael was always willing to talk with everyone and an even better listener that would often lead to lasting friendships with clients and fellow Canal Fishermen. His commitment to physical fitness and his never quit attitude earned him the nickname of Iron Mike. Mike or Mr D. Leaves behind a legacy of giving back to others, helping anyone in need with any project big or small. Mr D. was a mentor and role model for young people in the Berkley and Taunton area making an impact that would keep those young men and women coming to visit him after the move to Bourne. He volunteered to help young people with sports and scouts wherever he lived and he volunteered for habitat for humanity and helped with local food pantries around thanksgiving. He was a mentor for others living with illness and a willing listener to anyone that needed someone to talk to or seeking advice about life, work or family. Over the past two years his illness limited his ability to spend his time watching his grandchildren participate in sports or at school functions but he still fought to make sure he was there for all of them and his sons, never missing an important date, birthday, or anniversary. His mantra of “One day, One hour, One minute at a time” is a testament to how he lived pre and post illness. In addition to his wife Debra, Michael leaves his beloved sons; Matthew Paul Dennen and his wife Jennifer of Falmouth, Mark Joseph Dennen and his wife Ashley of Bourne, and Ryan Michael Dennen and wife Ashley of Wareham, and Michael Farrell and his wife Melanie of Florida. He also leaves his loving grandchildren; Makenzie Elizabeth, Ainsley Grace, Luke Ryan, Owen Michael, Tyler Patrick, Logan Matthew, Kyle Griffin, and Aiden Christopher. Michael leaves his siblings; Richard Dennen and wife Carol of Taunton, Kathleen Dennen of Taunton, Pamela Andre and husband Louie of Taunton, and the late Stephen Dennen and his with Paula of Taunton., his sister in laws; Sharon Araujo and her late husband Joseph of Dighton, Pamela Jefferson and husband Dorian of Dighton, Linda McCarron and husband William of Taunton, brother in laws; Ronald Malaguti and wife Patricia of NH, and the late Roy, Bruce and Donald Malaguti. He was the son in law of the late Hilda and Vincent Malaguti. He also leaves 17 nieces and nephews. Funeral home visiting hours will be held at the O’Keefe Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St., Taunton, MA 02780 on Friday, October 11th from 9:30-11 am. A funeral home service will be held at 11 am. Burial at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Taunton. Arrangements are under the care of the O’Keefe Wade Funeral Home in Taunton.

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