Joseph D. Hanlon 41 of Scotch Plains died on Monday January 27, 2025.
Joe was born in Philadelphia, Pa., raised in Deptford, NJ, lived in Hoboken, where his met his wife Maggie and they settled to Scotch Plains in 2016 to raise their 3 children. Joe received a BA from Stockton University in NJ where he was a brother of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He began his working career with Burberry in NYC and most recently worked with Fresh Inc. as a Project Manager.
Joe was an avid sports fan, passionate about cheering on all Philly teams. An athlete in his own right, Joe enjoyed playing soccer and running track and made lasting friendships while doing so. He also had a love for craft beer, often exploring and sharing new brews and breweries as a way of connecting with loved ones. Joe was a loyal friend and colleague, a devoted husband, and a proud and fun-loving father, a role he cherished above all else. He leaves behind a legacy of integrity, kindness, quiet strength, generosity of spirit, and an inherent sense of what matters most.
Joe was predeceased by his father Joseph J. ’22. He is survived by his wife of nearly 10 years Maggie, his three beautiful children, Jack (7), Nora (5), and Luke (9 months), beloved mother Rosemary Hanlon, loving sister Rosemary Falconio and husband Jason, sisters in law, Devin Jacobs and husband James Petrillo, Maura Cate Jacobs and husband Peter Hoare, niece Molly, brother-in-law Matthew Jacobs and wife Mackenzie and Mother and Father in law, Mary Jane and John Jacobs.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 10am to 12 pm at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church 2032 Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. ( Please use front Narthex entry to gain access to Church ). A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated, directly after the wake at 12:15 in church. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in memory of Joe to: Imagine, A Center for Coping with Loss.
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