JOHN J. HANLEY Jr.

HANLEY, John J. Jr. Sadly, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, John J. Hanley, Jr. of Woburn, formerly of Arlington, passed away. Beloved husband of 57 years to Joan M. Hanley (Geswell); loving and proud father of Matt, Nate Jenn, Laura, Johnna and Bethany. He was the adored grandfather of Jessica, Lucas, Colin, Joel, Charlotte Owen, Max, Sophia and A.J. At the age of 82, John remained well-woven into the fabric of Arlington. He was born and raised in Arlington, graduating class of 1959, attended Boston University and then, raised his six children in Arlington. He worked in the Arlington Public Schools as a Phys. Ed. teacher for 39 years and as a coach. He was an AHS football coach for over 50 years, including head coach for 24 years, earning him the honor of being inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. John also coached Arlington High School basketball and girls and boys track and field. In addition, he worked for many years at the Arlington Recreation Department and numerous athletic-focused camps and was a member of the Arlington Touchdown Club and the Arlington Sportsman Club. Surrounded by the perpetual chaos of a large family and organized sports, John, a man of few words, remained kind, remarkably patient, caring and generously gave his time and heart. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Our coach will be missed. Visiting Hours will be held at St. Agnes Church, 30 Medford Street, Arlington, on Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Agnes Church on Friday, July 26, at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to go directly to the church. Services will conclude with a Burial in Arlington. In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory may be made to Arlington High School Athletics, 869 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476. For full obituary, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com