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Born in Paterson, Kevin had been a lifelong resident of Hawthorne. He served with distinction for 32 years in the New Jersey State Police, retiring as a Lieutenant assigned to Command of the Marine Services Bureau. Prior to that, Kevin also served for two years in the Passaic County Park Police in the Mounted Unit. Kevin was a member of the Former Troopers Association and the Emerald Society of Totowa. Kevin enjoyed retirement by living part-time in beautiful Jupiter, FL, and was a lifelong fan of the Miami Dolphins.
Kevin was survived by his beloved Paulette, son Kevin John Hanrahan and his fiancée Diana of Totowa and daughter Nichole Hanrahan of Vernon. Kevin was the brother of John, Kelli, and Patricia. He is also survived by his dear nieces and nephews and countless friends.
Funeral procession will depart at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023, from the Browning-Forshay Funeral Home, 557 Lafayette Avenue, Hawthorne, for an 11:00 a.m. funeral mass at St. Anthony's R.C. Church, 276 Diamond Bridge Avenue, Hawthorne. Cremation will take place privately. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Troopers United Foundation, at troopersunited.org please mention "Lt. Kevin Hanrahan" in the Note section upon checkout, or checks can be mailed to: Troopers United Foundation, PO Box 1236. Hammonton, NJ 08037. Please include "Lt. Kevin Hanrahan" in the memo line on the check.
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