Henry Edward "Hank" MacKenzie

Henry Edward MacKenzie, “Hank”, loving husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at home on November 26, 2022 at the age of 89. Henry was born on November 18, 1933 at Vallejo General Hospital in Vallejo, California. He graduated from Vallejo High School in 1953. He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Harrison, on October 3,1953. Together they raised two sons, Richard and Scott. Hank is preceded in death by his father, Richard MacKenzie, and his mother, Margaret MacKenzie. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy, his two sons, Richard (wife Julie); Scott (wife Helen) and his sister, Connie Peretto. He is also survived by seven grandchilden, nine great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Hank loved being with family and friends more than anything. He enjoyed vacationing in Lake Tahoe, fishing trips on Lake Shasta, riding horses on the Yosemite and Silver Lake trail rides, and camping at Silver Lake with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hank made lifelong friends with many he met along the way. Four of his best friends, Doug Heine, Drex Guinn, Jess Rodriguez, and Bill Huntalis, who he met in Jr. High School and enjoyed having lunch together sharing stories and laughing at some of the crazy things they did together. Hank worked for The Pacific Telephone Company for 30 years. For many years after retiring, Hank worked as a building contractor with his friend Bud Monroe. He enjoyed restoring boats and working on cars with his son Scott and riding horses with his son Rich. Hank had a passion for boxing. He was a Golden Glove Boxer, and he taught his grandsons how to box. Hank enjoyed spending time at the Elks Club where he was a life member for over 50 years. Many may remember Hank as the life of the party. Everywhere he went he loved entertaining people by telling stories and making them laugh. It was his true gift to make people smile. But above all, he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed! Visitation will be held 4 PM – 8 PM with a Vigil Service at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 14 at Twin Chapels Mortuary, 1100 Tennessee St., Vallejo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, December 15 at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, 925 Sacramento St., Vallejo. Burial will follow at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Vallejo. Arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com

Henry Edward "Hank" MacKenzie

November 18, 1933 - November 26, 2022