John F. Lanahan

My sons picked up an old book titled, "....and a Few Marines", written over 100 years ago, and it's inscribed Lt. John F Lanahan, USMCR, 22 April 1944". My son was 10 at the time. Ironically, he and his brother have joined the Marines... one is in boot camp now in Parris Island. Mr. Lanahan sounds like he was quite the hero. You were fortunate and blessed if you knew him.

I first met John Lanahan when I worked as his Executive Assistant when he was Chairman of the JTA. He was always such an honest and sincere person in every respect of his life. I admired him greatly as a boss, but most especially as a dear friend. I had the priviledge of planning his retirement party when he retired from the JTA, and was also honored to present to him a special commendation from the board members. Mr. Lanahan was truly a giant in my eyes, and I will never forget him and the...

John Lanahan was a giant to me. I stood in awe of his sense of fairness and his straight forward manner. I worked with him in city government for years. He was honest and direct. If he supported you, you knew it, and if he was not supportive on an issue, you knew it directly from him. He was always aggressive toward issues but concilatory to me. I liked him and liked working with him. My prayers are with his family. I will always remember sitting in Duke Ziebert's in Washington on a Chamber...

Colleen, Joe and the Lanahan Family
Diane and I are thinking of you at this time and want to express our regrets for your loss. Your Dad was and is someone we always admired and looked up to as a leader and a bright beacon of the Catholic faith.May God shower you with comforting grace during this time.Diane's sister,
Patrice(Sullivan)Vincent and her husband Jerry send their thoughts and prayers, also

To the Lanahan Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt condolences on your sad loss.

Lovingly,

AVE MARIA, GRATIA PLENA, DOMINUS TECUM, BENEDICTA TU IN MULIERIBUS,ET BENEDICTUS FRUTCU VENTRIS TUI, IESUS. SANCTA MARIA, MATER DEI, ORA PRO NOBIS PECCATORIBUS, NUNC, ET HORA MORTIS NOSTRAE. AMEN
With deepest sympathy.

Colleen, Johnny, Jim, Kevin & Moby,
I was very sorry to learn of your Dad's death. Without a doubt he was a great man, father and friend to many. Through our friendship,I had the honor of knowing him for many years and the opportunity to work for him when he was President of the City Council. He will be truly missed. My Dad just passed away on February 5, 2004 and I certainly can relate to you sadness. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your families.
With sympathy, Pam...

Dear Colleen, Johnny, Jim, Moby and Kevin, Somehow, in the scheme of things, we all seem like one big family. To me, your dad seems like my father's big brother (even though Daddy was 2 yrs. older). Uncle Johnny is truly an inspiration and a man whose priorities were all in the right place. Heaven awaits with joyful enthusiasm! Love and prayers at this sorrowful time, Claire Naughton Howard

My condolences to the Lanahan Family,I didn't know Mr.Lanahan but I have the privelge to know & wrk. with Mrs. Demeranville & she always spoke highly of her uncle.May God be with in this time of need.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Beatriz Padgett @ Cantrell Real Estate Inc.