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Simon Hanley Obituary
He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1953, including participation in Operation Bluejay in Thule Bay, Greenland, with the 373th Major Port Operation and in 1951 deployed to Korea as a replacement in the 25th Infantry Division and later reassigned with the 101st Signal Corps, Communications Support – IX Corps, Korea (Chunchon area). He was employed with the FBI in New York and Monsanto Co., Textile Division for 26 years as marketing manager, Northern and West Coast, Fiber and Yarn; subsequently, formed SI-TEX Inc., Import/Export Textile Fibers/Yarns.
Si and Mary Frances retired to St. Augustine, Florida, in 1991 and became parishioners of St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Si was a 3rd-degree Knight of Columbus Council 7121 and 4th-degree Knight of Columbus, Bishop Verot Assembly, 0166 and a member of the Eucharistic Adoration Adores at St. Anastasia Church.
Memorial services will be held at St. Anastasia Catholic Church on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 9 a.m. Inurnment will take place at St. Anastasia Catholic Church at a later date.
St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Simon Hanley
Monica Buletza
April 13, 2023
Thinking of you on this heartfelt day. Seven years ago you left but will never be forgotten.
Monica Buletza
April 13, 2023
Think of you everyday Dear Dad. Seven years today. Love and miss you, mommy and Simon so much. I know you are all in Heaven enjoying bliss. One day we will all be together again. You never left, you just changed your address. With Love Always Monica
Monica Buletza
April 8, 2022
Not a day goes by that I don´t think of you dad. I´m taking wonderful care of mommy. I could never replace you but doing my best. Love and miss you Dad xoxo
Monica Buletza
April 12, 2017
We love and miss you more then you will ever know. You were a maverick and a true blue. Life will never be the same with you gone. I know you have gone to heaven and hopefully singing Danny Boy with relatives and old friends. You were one of a kind with a zest for life like no other. Thank you for being the best father ever! Your loving daughter Monica
Michael Mullane
April 22, 2016
Aunt Mary and family
So sorry for your loss.my life is richer for having uncle si it.
Very proud to be one of his nephews and I was praying for him
When he was sick and now I can pray to him to watch over me
Christine Humphries
April 18, 2016
My deepest condolences to Mary and the entire family. I loved seeing Simon with Mary at his side at daily Mass and was deeply moved by his words of encouragement. He will be greatly missed. Someday we will meet again. May God bless and comfort each of you.
Kevin Kettner
April 18, 2016
I am so sorry for your families loss. Si was such a special person and a great neighbor to my parents, Mary and Leo. I enjoyed chatting with him on my visits to St Augustine Shores.
Shay Walczak
April 17, 2016
Pop pop I am going to miss you and cherish my memories of you. I am happy that you will be with me everywhere I go and watching over me. I love you.
Ana Walczak
April 17, 2016
Dear Pop Pop, I love you to the moon and back. I am so grateful to have known you, loved you, and be loved in return. Thank you for being the best grandpa I could have asked for and for raising the most amazing mom for me. Rest in heavenly peace.
Stacy Hanley Walczak
April 17, 2016
Dad, I'm going to miss you with all my heart. I miss you so much already. Thank you for all your love and efforts. You were so strong to the very end and so sharp as always.We will always watch over mommy. Farewell dad until we see each other again. I love you. We all love you.
Joanne Zunino
April 17, 2016
Mary it saddens me seeing Si has passed . We all had so many fun times at Corpus Christi. I always enjoyed meeting you and Si around town . Si was such a kind caring person . I will miss him . You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers . Big hugs and kiss xo
Annemarie Caruso
April 16, 2016
Uncle Simon you were so special, I know your place in Heaven Is very high for all the selfless things you have done for others. You will be missed I love you. Until we meet again one day
Joseph Klingner
April 16, 2016
Si it is with deep regret to hear of your passing.if I knew you were in the hospital I would have come up and visited..rest easy Sir Knight...you'll be dearly missed
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