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John Hanson, Jr. Obituary
John E. Hanson, Jr.-Of Everett passed away peacefully on November 16th, 2024, at the age of 74. Loving son of late John and Angela Hanson. He leaves behind his only daughter Jill Benson, her husband Brian, and granddaughter Ava. He also leaves behind his sister Janet and her husband Charles Fields, nephew Charles John Fields, his wife Nicole, their two children Leanne and Kacie, and late niece Christine Fields Cedrone. John also leaves behind Joyce Sacramone who he spent the last 15 wonderful years of his life with. He also leaves behind her two daughters Laureen Hadley, Jennifer Noble, and their families.
John “Hound dog” Hanson was a lifelong Local #7 union ironworker in Boston. In addition to love he had for ironworking, he spent his free time traveling the world, spending winters in sunny Florida and created some of the best memories being outdoors at his Maine cabin and his cabin away from home with Wally and Lenore Jenkins with so many friends and family. John’s kind, sweet, loveable spirit will be deeply missed by so many people.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation at the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett, MA on Wednesday, November 20th from 1 pm to 5 pm, followed by a collation at 5:30 pm at Anthony's of Malden, 105 Canal St., Malden, MA 02148. His burial service on Thursday will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in John’s memory may be made to Boston Children's Hospital @ www.childrenshospital.org
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John Hanson & Cousin Nancy
Nancy Nigro
November 21, 2024
John we grew up as cousins and I will never forget your kindness and handsome face ! I will miss our annual lunch in Deerfield Beach with Cousins Joanne & Chucky. You will always remain in our hearts ! The Nigro family will miss you so so much ! Rest comfortably John & please know how much you will be missed. Shine bright in Heaven John !
John Jenkins
November 21, 2024
Rest in Peace Hound dog!! Thoughts and Prayers to all friends and family!! From John Survivor!!
Rocky Ricciardi
November 21, 2024
Houndog, you will never be forgotten. We had so much fun together. I am lost for words. I had you live with me in FL when the hurricane took away your house. I talked to you about coming down anytime you wanted or needed. I just talked to you a few weeks ago about connecting in Lauderdale in February. I’ll miss you a lot and will cherish our friendship. Love Rock Bottom (John gave me this name).
Lenore Jenkins
November 20, 2024
John to some ~ Houndog to most ~ Dog & Diggity to me ~ 5 months after my sweet Wally passed ~ Houndog left us on the night of a full Beaver Moon.
50+ years a best friend to Wally ~ 40+ years a best friend to me ~ so many beautiful memories together ~ concerts & kayak trips ~ parties at The Houndog Ranch & The Moon Saloon & The Lookout Lodge ~ winters in Bonita Springs & Anna Maria Island with Joyce & Wally & you & I making memories that will last a lifetime! More laughs than we can count ~ countless days & nights spent around a campfire ~ I know Wally & you are sitting next to a campfire now ~ swapping stories & having beers & laughing together again. I will cherish our friendship & miss you forever my Diggity .
Love , Lenore
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Maureen Falite
November 19, 2024
Oh Johnny....you were a bright light in so many lives. You were so loving and kind and fun to spend time with! You were blessed to be a part of a wonderful family....especially your Mother. You took such care of her and were full of compassion for her needs. I'm hoping she and you Dad are wrapping their loving arms around you. Rest in peace my Johnny Cakes! You will be missed. ❤
John Coyle
November 19, 2024
At work or at play the memories will live on & on , and always put a smile on my face. Loud brother #2
Kevin Falvey
November 19, 2024
Dear Jill, Janet & Joyce:
Hound Dog - a good guy & friend to many. I have no doubt that the stories to be shared will bring some smiles along with your tears. Such a character! He packed a lot of life into his time on earth. I think of how often he could make my Mother (Phyllis) laugh.
John - One of a kind- Loved & will be missed. Rest in Peace- Kevin Falvey on behalf of The Falvey Family
Stephen Grasso
November 19, 2024
The Hanson Family ,
So sad of hearing of the passing of John.
A great friend and will always remember the great times we shared together playing hockey for the Brass Rail next door to Pope John XX III High School in Everett.
Later the name changed to the
Bacalas ( in Italian meaning Dried Cod Fish) . My best memories with Hound Dog and a list of characters playing at Hockey Town in Saugus for too many years to count. Then after the game memories of going to the Blue Star, Vougue , Owl’s Nest , Brass Rail and Monsters House .
Hound Dog was always Happy and unselfish player and a great supportive team mate no matter the situation. A great team with equally great friend followers. I have fond memories of the best times with Hound Dog, Savage , Jim , David Duke, Tommy , Danny , Billy , Sal, Dicker , Morris , Bobby , Monster, and everyone in this group. These memories will last forever .
Thank you Hound Dog you will always be remembered. I will forever cherish our Friendship.
In Deepest Sympathy , your friend,
Mini Ha Ha ( Stephen Grasso)
Anthony DiChiaro
November 19, 2024
Hound Dog you were one of those Ironworker’s that will always be remembered, thanks for all the memories RIP Brother Tony DiChiaro
Carolyn Pasquerella
November 19, 2024
It's been a rough time for you the past few years. God sent you an angel (Joyce) as your loving companion to be by your side. Rest pain free John. You will be very missed.
Dianne Simonelli
November 19, 2024
John was the most kind and compassionate person that touched my life
I will never forgot how you were there for me when I had health issues and how you called me often and encouraged me that everything was going to be all right. He helped me through the toughest time in my life. That was the kind of guy he was.
Rest in peace my friend.
Dwyer Nichols Kathleen
November 19, 2024
Hound Dog, run with the winds and may your soul be free. You have touched many lives during your earthly journey and you will always remembered, and held close to many hearts.
I know you left many lasting memories with me, and for you, I will always be grateful to have been part of your journey. Until we meet again, rest in peace
l love you.
Gerri & Nicky Simonelli
November 18, 2024
Janet and family we are so very sorry to hear of Johnny’s passing. May the wonderful memories you have be with you during this difficult time. May he rest in Peace.
Linda Howard
November 18, 2024
You were the sweetest, kindest person that I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am happy that we were able to reconnect these last few years and spend time with you and Joy. I know God has gained another angel, but we have lost a true friend. We will deeply miss you and your infectious smile. My deepest condolences to your families.
Dickie Deming
November 18, 2024
Who knew that seeing you a couple of weeks ago, for the first time in a few years, would sadly be the last time we ever spoke. August 1, 1969, we were sworn in to Local 7 together as first year apprentices. The Salem Powerhouse, Everett Powerhouse, elevator fronts for Leo Kelly in Newport. The list goes on for our careers. Can’t tell you how much I always looked forward to working with you. Say hi to Wally. See you later.
Jake DeCourcey
November 18, 2024
When John became a Journeyman Ironworker I took his place as the apprentice in the gang. He taught me so much about the business. I will be forever grateful for that and to be his friend.
Susan Trickett
November 17, 2024
So sorry and sad to hear about Johnny. You were and always one of the best guys I have ever known. ❤ Susan T
Janet Fields
November 17, 2024
To the best brother anyone could ask for my life will never be the same and you will be in my heart forever.As the younger sister he led the way for me and made my life easy and we had wonderful parents that taught us respect so as we grew older we had Maureen Dooley as our babysitter who was only a few years older than Johnny so my brother decided he could convince my parents so every Saturday Night my parents went out dancing and I would have to stay in my bedroom while he had these wild parties as my babysitter and the next morning Boom Town would be on TV and he would order me to make him 10 peanut butter crackers with covers on them!! After many years I finally told my parents oh well we made it through and as got older we just had a bond that could never be broken trust in each other to tell our secrets to and talk to each other like Best Friends so I am going to cherish those days forever and will carry the memories we shared forever with me - I will miss you Johnnycakes so now that you are up in heaven please watch over my daughter Christine and I hope that Mom and Dad and Christine were at the Golden Gates to welcome you in I will love you forever - Rest in Peace and we'll meet again someday Love you xoxo
Paul Tomasello
November 17, 2024
So sorry to hear about John. I was with John when he became Hound Dog. We were at Joe’s place in Cambridge watching Hound Dog Taylor perform and somehow a group of us wound-up in Hound Dog Taylor’s dressing room. Hound Dog told john he was a Hound Dog also. Great memories John was always nice to everyone. He will be missed.
Diane Giove
November 17, 2024
My sincere condolences to Jill, Janet and Joyce and their families . John was a great friend and he will be missed by many, especially EHS Class of 68. He lived life to the fullest. We shared so many memories together and our last conversation, just two days before he left this earthly life. God needed another Angel. Your spirit will live on,never to be forgotten!
James Coyle
November 17, 2024
Hound Dog you don’t know how much you will be missed but I know you will always ‘do the right thing’ with WhiteWater in the big shake-out patch in the sky.
Jimmy Loud Brother
Florida 2021
Daniel Barretto
November 17, 2024
You will be dearly missed my friend. God bless you and your family.
Kevin Doherty
November 17, 2024
I knew Johnny since High School. Always had a smile on his face and sunshine in his Spirit. Great friend of all the Dooley brothers and a positive presence in everyone's lives. He will be greatly missed by his countless friends and fellow Iron Workers and classmates from the EHS class of 1968
Cynthia DiLoreto
November 17, 2024
Janet, Jill and Family. My sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved dad and brother. We grew up together many years ago on Bryant Street. Rest in Peace. God Bless you. Love Cindy
Christine Falzarano
November 17, 2024
Johnny, I want to thank you for your friendship Your kind heart at a moment in time when my mom was ill and when she passed. Your driving me to the hospital in a snow storm and the night listening to me when my heart was breaking. I was grateful that we spoke last week. May you Rest in Peace my friend. God bless you.
Love Christine
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