Harry J. Hansen, Sr.

Harry J. Hansen, Sr.Harry Joseph Hansen, Sr., age 81, of Danbury, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at his home. He was the husband of Kay F. (Dominakus) Hansen.He was born in Yonkers, NY, May 24, 1931, son of the late Harry A. and Jane (Kopp) Hansen. Harry was a Truck Driver for over 60 years, working for Telesco, O& G, and Earthmovers Inc. He enjoyed spending time at his winter home in Port Richey, FL, playing Golf. He took total pride in his rebuilt 1937 Ford Rack Body Pickup and taking it to Car Shows everywhere. He also had a passion for watching Softball at the Park and Bowling.His ultimate love was for the Mill Plain Ind. Hose Co. #12 Volunteer Fire Department in which he was totally involved and was a member for 63 years. Prior to his passing, he was Chief of Fire Police and Financial Secretary. He was a Past Chief and Past President. He was the oldest surviving/active member of the Department, ever. He was also a proud member of the S.N.Y.R.A from 1955 to present. He was a driver, a member, a worker, and a Reunion Committee Associate.Besides his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his sons: Harry J. Hansen Jr. & friend Joan Messino, Timothy Hansen and wife Kimberly; Daughter: JoAnn Whitfield; sister: Irene Mortensen and her husband Eugene; Grandsons: Brandon & Erin Hansen and Marshall Whitfield and Great Grandson: Jayden Hansen.In lieu of Flowers, Donations can be made to the Mill Plain Ind. Hose Co. #12, 54 Mill Plain Rd. Danbury Ct. 06811.The funeral will be held at the Hull Funeral Home, 60 Division St., Danbury, Wednesday morning at 11:00. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Danbury.The family will receive friends at the Hull Home, Tuesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00.