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for William HANNAFIN
Tom Koerick
February 1, 2017
Was shocked to hear about Billy's passing. I knew Billy from CP, played with him on the CP Diamonds and alway thought of him as Superman. Without a doubt the best athlete I have played with or against in any sport. My prayers go out to his family.
Mike Kurshuk
June 6, 2014
So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I know him from SF and played ball with him on the CP Diamonds. My condolences to the Hannifan family.
John F. Darcy
February 27, 2014
Just received word of Bill's death.
I was with him through Mater Christi and Manhattan and counted him a friend.
He was a good athlete and stand-up guy.
My prayers today at Mass were for Billy and his family.
Hank Binger
February 25, 2014
Just heard about Bill's passing in the St. John's / Mater Christi Alumni Newsletter. It caused me to pause and reflect on a great guy and to touch base with friends from those high school years - sometimes we wait too long to connect. Bill - though much too early - you have now found peace in the "field of dreams". Your memory lives on - meet you at Harry's Luncheonette before and after school. Miss you.
May 17, 2013
My condolences to the Hannafin family...I remember Billy as a powerhouse... the consummate all-around athlete as well as being a great guy. A rarity in this day and age.
His exit stage left, has not gone unnoticed and is truly a loss to all of us vibrating in the instant parallel universe...
Owed to Bill
O Billy boy,
You really tagged one this time...
A fungo to the moon indeed
With no return in sight.
As spectrums go to few decreed
In colors far so bright.
Your performance in the game of life...
Has finally reached its peak
Rewarding stellar due.
For the plane we mortals speak
Keeps us busy just to do.
The quantum holds the secret...
With pearls not often told
For those to keep you near.and dear
A lock and key of old, behold
Comes forth your spirit here
So fear not the final strikeout...
For eternity connects us all
To the innings of your past.
While trusting in the overall
Those glory days will last.
Anon
SF ‘62, MC ‘66
The Panatier Family
May 17, 2013
We were so saddened to learn of Bill's passing. Our dad thought the world of him and we all have fond memories of those by-gone days and the Hannafin family! Our deepest sympathy.
Fr. Steve Hannafin
May 7, 2013
"When the twilight is gone and no songbirds are singing
When the twilight is gone you come into my heart
And here in my heart you will stay while I pray"
Kathleen & Robert Brennan
May 5, 2013
Billy was a wonderful man and he will be missed. Our deepest sympathies to Bill's family & friends. Kathleen Purcell Brennan & Robert Brennan
Brendan Grubb
May 4, 2013
RIP Bill...our High School days at Mater Christi were always brightened by his presence.
Melanie McMillan
May 4, 2013
Bill was a wonderful and thoughtful neighbor. He was kind and intelligent, and he had a terrific sense of humor. The world has lost a good soul, but heaven must be shining a little more brightly. May God bless Bill's family and give them comfort.
william vormittag
May 4, 2013
To the Hannafin family, I am deeply sorry for you loss.
Scott Olson
May 3, 2013
May Bill be remembered as the great man that he was. He was clearly a great father who put his family and "Yankees baseball" before all else. He was a good friend and both liked and loved by many. May his family find peace at this sad and difficult time.
Scott Olson
May 3, 2013
May Bill be remembered as the great man that he was. He was clearly a great father who put his family and "Yankees baseball" before all else. He was a good friend and both likes and loved by many. May his family find peace at this sad and difficult time.
Dena Franks
May 2, 2013
Bill was a fantastic man. I enjoyed many conversations and laughs with him over the past 5 years. He came into PSams once in a while and I was always happy to see him walk in the door. He will be missed.
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
May 2, 2013
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
Lois McMahon OCampo
May 1, 2013
Praying for all. Though we don't see each other, we will always be family. I love all my Hannifan family and have cherished memories that will live on in my heart forever. God bless you all.
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