William J. Hanna Sr.

I was thinking of Dad recently when I was in the airport and a plane landed and a parade of veterans disembarked. Many were in wheelchairs. As they made their way thru the airport toward the elevator, cheers and clapping erupted from everyone there. I felt sad that my father is no longer one of the few WWII Veterans alive. His service meant more to him than anything, and I respect him for that. We spent some time in the 60's and 70's arguing about the Vietnam war. We came from...

Dear Marilyn, Coleen, Mark, Robin and Billy,
As the holiday comes closer, my thoughts are especially with all of you. Bill was your anchor but he will always be with you, trying to guide you forward. He would be so proud that his children honored him the way you did after his death. Lets always remember him with the great smile that he had. Love, Aunt Joann & Uncle Joe

To the Hanna Family

I'm thinking of Uncle Bill and am going to get a Christmas wreath for him as well as for my parents. I would usually be shopping for his christmas sweater-- trying to carry on my mothers' tradition. She always had to get him---"his christmas sweater". I did mix it up a little --like the year i ran into Mark and Billy at the walden galleria mall and with their help got him a nice fightin irish blanket that I'm sure he enjoyed this time of year.

Colleen:
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
John, Tisha and Lily Finnegan

Coleen and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father's death. He certainly was going strong at his age. We were only 14 (high school freshmen) when I met your family. I remember you and your Dad picking me up and bringing me to your house to spend the weekend. I also remember him taking us to "The Club" for swimming. Afterwards, your Dad would grill barbequed chicken or cheeseburgers and we would eat dinner in your backyard. Its been many years since that time, but I can still...

Coleen and Family
Our deepest sympathy is extended to you all at this time of sorrow. Although we didn't personally know your Dad, we can feel the loss through our own experience of not so long ago.
May you always remember the good times, learn from the hard times and be grateful for all the times that you've shared together.

Billy-
I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. I apologize for not being able to make it to the wake to tell you in person these sentiments but know that you and your family have been in my thoughts. I know how you are feeling right now having lost my father a short year ago. Remember the good times and the legacy he left behind to help you through this difficult time. If there is anything Jill or I can do for you or your family, please let us know. Next time you go down to...

Happy is the house that shelters friends. There have been a countless number of speical people and friends with whom we've shared our time, but very few of whom we've shared our hearts. Billy, by far, touched our hearts.
Things have now changed without our dear friend Billy, but the thousands of memories we've made together will always remain with a smile.

Sending our sincere expression of sympathy,

~ The Mansard Inn Family ~

Coleen, Wayne, Billy, Robin and Mark,
I'm very sorry about the loss of your father. He was a really great person. He always knew how to make us laugh. I think about all of you and your Dad everyday. I miss him. I hope you are all doing well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.