Lawrence M. Dannaher

1928 - 2015

Lawrence M. Dannaher, also known as "La" 86, of West Hartford, husband of the late Jacquelyn (Cosgrove) Dannaher, passed away peacefully May 15, 2015 in Hughes Healthcare Center. He was born in Hartford on August 2, 1928, son of the late Michael J. and Annie T. (Droney) Dannaher and resided in the West Hartford area all of his life. He was predeceased by his brother James Dannaher. Prior to his retirement, Lawrence was a Firefighter of the town of West Hartford for 30 years. Besides his career as a firefighter he also drove for L & M Ambulance and Whiting Lane Florist. He played many years in the Hartford Twilight League and was a big NY Yankees fan, enjoyed UConn Women's basketball and generally watched all sports. Lawrence was also a Member of the B.P.O.E. formerly of East Hartford and later Hartford Lodge #19. For many years, he was Santa for the East Hartford Lodge Christmas party. Lawrence is survived by his two sons, James Dannaher of East Hartford, Michael Dannaher of West Hartford, and Noreen Dannaher of East Hartford his two daughters, Linda Borek of East Hartford and Jacquelyn Dannaher of West Hartford. He also leaves five grandchildren, Bethany, Megan and Caitlin Dannaher and Gabrielle Pierre and Erin Dannaher and her husband Peter Borea of East Hartford five great grandchildren, Hailey, Cristopher, Skylar, Camren and Harrison. Lawrence also leaves his cousins Ann T. Coughlin and Mary Tucker and other cousins. Lawrence also leaves his dear friends, Ed and Maureen Benson and Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Bjorkman of West Hartford and his beloved dog Riley. The family would also like to thank Linda and Mark Epstein of West Hartford, Jan and Arnold Talbot of Bristol for their kindness and generosity. Friends may call on the family from 5-9 PM, Thursday May 21, 2015 at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Rd, Wethersfield. The funeral will be held on Friday May 22, 2015 at 9:00 am from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Thomas the Apostle Church 872 Farmington Ave. West Hartford. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Rd. Bloomfield. To share a memory or extend online condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.