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William Matthew Hannigan, Sr., 85
March 26, 2016
William Matthew Hannigan, Sr., 85, of Manheim Twp. and formerly of the Lehigh Valley, died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Daphne (Donnelly) Hannigan. Bill was the loving husband of Josephine (Sanzone) Hannigan for 60 years last November 19th.
He served in the US Army from 1948 to 1949 and reactivated in 1950 and served until 1952 with Co. B 325th Tank Battalion in the Mojave Desert as a tank instructor for soldiers heading to Korea.
Bill earned his associates degree from SUNY at Farmingdale, NY. From 1956 he spent most of his career in the concrete block manufacturing industry at various locations. Bill worked as general manager of Easton Block and Supply, a division of Haines & Kibblehouse, Inc., until retiring in 1997. The first thing after retiring, Bill and Jo took the grandchildren to Disney World. Shortly after, they purchased a villa near Waynesboro, PA. Ten years later they moved to Lancaster for good healthcare and joined St. John Neumann Catholic Church.
He was a member of Disabled American Veterans and Penn National Golf Club. Bill enjoyed family gatherings, golfing and many sports, reading, Sudoku, driving to Florida in winter, traveling and Bethany Beach. He walked 9 holes of golf everyday for ten years.
In addition to his wife Jo, Bill is survived by four children: Laura Hannigan, Joanne wife of Derek Jones, Carol Hannigan and William Hannigan, Jr.; four grandchildren: Nicole, wife of Captain Alex Brough, USMC, Lisa Mondillo, Vinnie Mondillo and Brittany Jones; and his cousin, Sister Joan Heptig, as well as extended family on Long Island and Ithaca, NY. Bill was preceded in death by his sister Daphne Donavan.
A visitation will take place from 10 to 11 AM, followed by the funeral mass at 11 AM, with Rev. David Danneker as Celebrant, on Friday, April 1, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601. Private Inurnment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
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March 27, 2017
March 26, 2017. Dad, we miss you more each day, but know you are at peace with the rest of your family in heaven. Love you forever! You’ve been gone from this earth one year now but will always be in our hearts.
Love, Laura and Dan
June 23, 2016
A Happy Father’s Day tribute to my Dad. The first one without you after so many happy ones was difficult. Remembering the Father’s Day game at Shea and missing you every day. luv, laura marie
March 30, 2016
My tribute to my Dad could easily fill up pages and pages of this Memorial site. We had so many good memories together and he taught me everything from hitting a softball or performing long division (Sorry, Dad, never mastered those) to how to fill out a tax form or the rules of football and baseball. At a young age, I memorized the entire directions from PA to Long Island because I sat right behind him as he taught me. He had the patience of a saint to help me through tough times and the best sense of humor always. A special memory we shared was going to Shea Stadium to watch the Mets play in the 1986 World Series! It was one of many sporting events we attended.
I am grateful for the love and respect he showed to Dan, my partner in life. We had so much fun together. Dan loved him too. Dad was one of a kind and I am thankful for the 59 years I had with him. Dad still had his blue Irish eyes smiling and bright the last time we said our goodbyes and I will cherish that day forever. He was the best DAD ever and I will always love him and miss him.
Love, Laura and Dan
- Visitation
- Friday, April 01, 2016
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- St. John Neumann Catholic Church
- 601 E. Delp Rd.
- Lancaster, PA
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- Friday, April 01, 2016
- 11:00 AM
- St. John Neumann Catholic Church
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- Lancaster, PA
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