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Thomas Hanlon Obituary
South Bend, IN - Thomas F Hanlon 89, died on June 12, 2015 at his home in South Bend, Indiana. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a WWII veteran.
He leaves his wife, E. JoAnn Hanlon; children, Tom (Nancy) Hanlon, Kevin (Michele) Hanlon, Patrick Hanlon, Tim Hanlon (Janine Faini), Margaret (Tom) Devetski, JoAnn (Marty) Miller, Mike (Penny) Hanlon, and Ruth (Steve) Beier; and one brother, John "Jack" Hanlon. He was so proud of his 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren with twins due in July.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Therese, Little Flower Catholic Church, South Bend. Military graveside services and burial will follow in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. Friends may visit with the family at Palmer Funeral Home - Hickey Chapel, South Bend.
Memorial donations can be sent to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, www.umdf.org, or the Center for Hospice Care. Online condolences to www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Mary Louise & Tom Vanderbosch
June 20, 2015
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our Condolences to the family.
Amy Crimmins
June 19, 2015
Margaret and family, I am so sorry for your loss, I know the pain and loss is great. I hope you find comfort in knowing so many are thinking and praying for you.
Sr Constance Munick
June 19, 2015
I was sorry to hear of Uncle Tom's death. I will continue to keep him and his family in my prayers.
Alan Chamblee
June 19, 2015
I will miss you Mr. Hanlon.
Fr. Joihn Sheehan SJ
June 19, 2015
I am so sorry to read of his passing. I can't make it to South Bend for the funeral, but I will offer Mass for the repose of his soul and the consolation of all his family on Saturday.
Dr.Timothy Hoffman
June 19, 2015
Thank you for serving our country. May your family find comfort in their faith and may you Rest in Peace.
June 18, 2015
Rest in Peace
Lisa Kruszewski
June 18, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family! He was a wonderful man! I looked forward to seeing him everyday at Warren Golf Course, and hearing all his great stories! He was an inspiration to everyone! He will be dearly missed!
Dave & Juanita Loflin
June 17, 2015
A great man with a great family! He will be missed.
Sally Sorberg
June 17, 2015
Such a lovely man, who I enjoyed knowing for many years working together in the Athletic Department at Notre Dame.
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