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THOMAS HANAFIN Obituary

HANAFIN, Thomas D. Longtime resident of Roslindale, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Beloved son of Mary M. (Kelley) Hanafin and the late William F. Hanafin of West Roxbury. Dear brother of Mary G. Hourihan and her husband, Paul of West Roxbury, Kathleen A. Hanafin of West Roxbury, Eric C. Hanafin and his wife, Heather of Pembroke and the late William G. Hanafin; and his surviving wife, Arlene of West Roxbury. Uncle of Kelly, Paul, and David Hourihan and Daniel, Kevin, Mabel, Lila and Bridget Hanafin. Great-uncle of Billy, Sofia, Finley and Kaylee. Tom is survived by many close friends and family. Tom was a talented and gifted athlete; he especially cherished his years and friendships developed from the Hillbilly Basketball League, JP. Visiting Hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Monday, December 15, from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home, on Tuesday, December 16, at 8:45am, followed by a Funeral Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church), at 10am. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Tom's memory to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 1545 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02120. Guestbook, pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 13 to Dec. 14, 2025.

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Marty Gleeson

December 19, 2025

May your soul be free!

Jamie Murphy

December 16, 2025

So sorry to hear of Tommy´s passing. He and the Hanafin Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thomas Lynch

December 15, 2025

Rest in peace Tommy

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Nancy Mulrey

December 15, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Sending love and condolences to my aunt Mary and my cousins. Tommy had a huge personality, and will be greatly missed.
Love always, Nancy Mulrey

Thomas Ashe

December 14, 2025

My name is Thomas Ashe, I´m a great friend of Thomas,and Kathleen. I´m so sorry to hear the news. I knew Tommy well from the basketball league and Kathleen always teaches me things. I will not be able to attend because I´m living in Florida ( in assisted living ) so I will pray with you when I get back in late May so sorry to the whole family and specially you Kathleen.

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Dec

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

Dec

16

Funeral

8:45 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

Dec

16

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help

1545 Tremont St, Boston, MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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