Dennis Matthew Hart

Dennis Matthew Hart, 78, of Monticello, GA, passed away on October 6, 2022, after a long illness.  He was born April 25, 1944, in Conemaugh, PA, the son of Matthew Francis and Agnes Cecilia (Harlan) Hart.

Dennis graduated from Central Catholic High School, Class of 1962.  Following graduation, he served in the United States Air Force specializing in telecommunications, retiring after 22 years at the rank of Technical Sergeant.  As a civilian, he expanded his career into satellite communications and retired for a second time after 20 years.

Dennis was an avid fisherman, automotive enthusiast, and all-around tinkerer and enjoyed encouraging these passions with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Dennis was an active parent and grandparent whose influence can be directly seen in the careers and hobbies of his children and grandchildren. He loved the experiences and world travel with the Air Force and inspired that traveling spirit in his children.

Dennis is preceded in death by his father, Matthew, mother Agnes, and sister Rose Armstrong.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Edna “Eddi” Hart; children Lori (Danny) Ybarra and Jeff (Pam) Hart; grandchildren Erika Marks, Krysy (Aaron) Hairgrove, Addy Sherman, Erica Hart, Ben Hart, and Beth (Shea) Hart; and great-grandchildren Mikayla, Amelia, Bently, Hudson, and Calliope; sisters Shirley Dabney, Phyllis (Glen) Hunt, and Aggie (Dave) Feather; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dennis will be laid to rest with military honors in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dennis’ memory to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org) or the Gary Sinise Foundation (https://www.garysinisefoundation.org).

This obituary was prepared with love and affection by Mr. Hart’s family.