Name: Visitation for MARIANNA D. HANNIGAN
Start: 2013-07-17T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2013-07-18T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - Dorchester Lower Mills

HANNIGAN, Marianna D. Of Dorchester and Malden, died peacefully on July 13, 2013. Born May 20, 1938 in Malden, MA. Daughter of the late John J. Doyle and Alice (Smith) Doyle. Wife of the late Frank E. Hannigan. Mother of Theresa M. Hannigan and Keith Dyer, Francis E. Hannigan and Jame Richards, Joseph M., Julie A., and John P. Also survived by grandchildren Jocelyn Girton, Nicholas Dyer, Grace and Frances Mae Richards-Hannigan. She is the beloved sister of John J. Doyle, Jr. She attended Mt. St. Joseph Academy in Brighton and graduated from Regis College in 1959 with a degree in sociology. After receiving her master's degree in social work from Boston College in 1965, she served as a social worker in the State Adoption Agency, where she later became Unit Supervisor. In the Dukakis Administration, she was appointed as Associate Commissioner of the MDC. An active parishioner in St. Mark's Church in Dorchester, she served as a lector, Pre-Cana instructor, wedding coordinator, Eucharistic Minister, President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Board Member and Treasurer of Friends of the Sick and Poor. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mark's Church, Dorchester, Thursday, July 18, at 10 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 1140 Washington St., DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS, Wednesday, 4 - 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either, St. Mark's Church, 1725 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02124 or to the Boston Latin School Association, 101 Huntington Ave., #200, Boston, MA 02199. For directions and obit, please visit: www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 14 to Jul. 16, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for MARIANNA HANNIGAN

16 Entries

~Wally McLean

July 28, 2013

Marianna had the wonderful ability of being able to make each person she encountered feel that they were truly unique and important. How fortunate we are to have known her.

Rosemary Ourada(Mclean )

July 19, 2013

John, Julie, and family
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing.
She was always a gracious lady.

Avner Gidron

July 18, 2013

Dear John and family,

Marle and I were deeply saddened to hear about the loss over such a short time of your father and your mother.
I cannot begin to imagine what all of you have been going through.
Although I only met her a few times, your mother exuded a genuine warmth and generosity of spirit that I will never forget. I will always have very fond memories of those encounters, especially visiting the family home in Carruth Street.

I'm very sorry that I was not able to be with you today for your mother's funeral. Please accept my condolences and deepest sympathy.

Barbara McDonough

July 18, 2013

Dear John, Julie, Joey, Franny and Theresa,

Having met your mom through my friendship with John, I alternately addressed her as “Mrs. Hannigan” and as “Marianna” as she was to me both a mentor/mother figure and later, an Oprah style “girlfriend”. She was a source of recipes and etiquette advice, as well as a confidante who always loved a good chat.

She was the perfect friend who both laughed and cried with me, always made time to listen, remembered the smallest detail, gave me my first cookbook, drove 20 miles with an extra set of car keys when I locked myself out, helped me when help was needed most, and never forgot to send a card to me on my birthday – always signed with her trademark : “Fondly, Marianna”.

She told me (and her brother Jack confirmed for me) that her childhood nickname was Mary Anne “Sunshine” Doyle for her pleasant and cheerful disposition. I keep thinking of how like the sun she was in bringing warmth and sunshine into my life and into the lives of so many others. One person can make such a huge difference in life. With the power of her smile, her genuine caring nature and her many acts of kindness, she was that one person for so many people.

As you grieve her loss, so soon after the loss of your father, I hope that you can take some comfort in knowing how beloved she was and how proud she was of you, her family.

With deepest sympathy and condolences,

Rebecca Rund

July 17, 2013

John and Family - I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. May your parents' memory be for a blessing.

Annette Hrkel

July 16, 2013

To All the Hannigan Family: I wish I didn't live in Texas or I would be with you at this sad time ! I knew Marianna from 1964 at B.C. School of Social Work. She was the sweetest, kindest and most caring person I have ever known ! She loved her children so very much and dedicated her life to making you happy as well as your father. I wrote to her every Christmas though I have been in Texas for 44 years, and I visited her many times, the last time about 4 years ago at dinner with Eileen and Landyce. I was so sorry to hear that you lost your father, too. I believe that they are now united in heaven and will be happy together for eternity. Sincerely, Annette Hrkel

Chris Mosher

July 16, 2013

John,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

The Coyle Family

July 16, 2013

John and family - we are deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers.

July 15, 2013

John and family, my most sincere condolences during this incredibly painful time. You are in my thoughts. -Sheri Bernstein

Robert Hagan

July 15, 2013

I have nothing but great memories of Mariana growing up helping baking cookie and cakes at the 3 Bruce street housemates prayers are with you all Bobby Hagan.

Gary, Ellen and Eric Jaukkuri

July 15, 2013

Marianna Hannigan will live on in her beloved family, her friends, and all the people she has impacted over the years. Marianna, gentle woman/peaceful dove, entered eternal rest but her legacy will live on in our hearts. What a beautiful woman inside and out. She will be missed greatly.

jane rayn sugrue

July 15, 2013

Marianna was a delightful woman with a good heart. A great parton of the arts..and friend to so many. She will be missed. A pleasure to know such a fine person.

Anne Jarvis

July 15, 2013

As a fellow social worker in Dorchester, I had the pleasure of meeting Marianna 4 years ago. She was a tireless advocate for the people she helped, and an inspiration to me. I will miss spirit and great sense of humor. She was a true Social Worker- always showing respect and kindness for those less fortunate. My deepest sympathies to her entire family.

Peter Kelly

July 15, 2013

We could not be sadder to have lost this great friend, mother figure, dream square baker, typewriter stalwart, airport shuttler, summer teen patronage job procurer, champion of the newcomer and the needy and all-around superstar individual. She modeled values that will ever inspire us and illuminated lives in dark hours. Our love and sympathy to her brother, children, grandchildren and to the hundreds from her extended family of friends and neighbors who mourn Marianna's loss as deeply as they do. Peter, Ruth, Annika & Elena

July 15, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Please find peace and comfort in knowing God cares for you and will help you in your time of need. 1 Pet. 5:7

Ellen Ronayne

July 14, 2013

What will I NOT miss about Marianna??? I don't know if I ever knew anyone who did so much for so many. She was my first friend when I arrived at St. Mark's and we stayed friends after I moved. What a role model as a woman, friend, and follower of Christ. Well done thy good and faithful servant.

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