Morton J. Hanley

Morton J. Hanley Quincy Morton J. Hanley, age 75 of Quincy, formerly of South Boston, died Sunday, December 9, 2007 at the Marian Manor Nursing Home in South Boston, after a brief illness. He was born in East Boston, raised and educated in South Boston schools, and was a graduate of South Boston High School, Class of 1949. He was also a graduate of Northeastern University. He has lived in Quincy for over twenty years, previously in South Boston for most of his life. Mr. Hanley was the owner and operator of the M.J. Hanley Company, a fire sprinkler firm in Quincy for over twenty years. He was a union contractor and worked with the Sprinkler Fitters Union Local 550. He retired in 1989. Mr. Hanley was a Korean War veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Braintree Lodge of Elks, the South Boston Irish American Club, the South Boston Yacht Club, and was a former football player for the South Boston Shamrocks. Beloved husband for forty-one years of the late Rosemarie (McLaughlin) Hanley. Devoted father of Gregory M. Hanley and his wife AnnMarie of Pembroke, Matthew V. Hanley and his wife Dawn Marie of Plymouth, Brad A. Hanley of South Boston, Marcus J. Hanley and his wife Margaret of Mansfield. Loving grandfather of thirteen grandchildren. Brother of John R. Hanley of Mashpee, Frederick C. Hanley of Weymouth, the late Francis H. Hanley and the late Joan Collins. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Ave., Quincy Thursday, December 13 at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Francis Xavier Church, 234 pleasant St., Weymouth, at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment with Military Honors at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Hanley's memory may be made to the Marian Manor Nursing Home, 130 Dorchester St., South Boston, MA 02127.