Search by Name

Search by Name

Michael James Hannan

1938 - 2021

Michael James Hannan obituary, 1938-2021, Gales Ferry, CT

Michael Hannan Obituary

Gales Ferry - Michael James Hannan, 83, of Gales Ferry passed away at home surrounded by his family Aug. 27, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.

Michael was born July 6, 1938, in New York City, the only child of James and Eileen (Batterberry) Hannan, both originally of Ireland. He married the love of his life, Mary Lee Flynn, in Woodside, N.Y., Oct. 21, 1961. Michael earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Manhattan College in 1961 and an MBA from New York University in 1965. Mike and Lee had three children, Michael, Elizabeth, and Matthew, before relocating to Gales Ferry in 1971, where Mike's career included stints as a Human Resources Manager at Yardney Electric in Pawcatuck and United Nuclear in Montville. He traveled often in his career and he and Lee enjoyed making use of his accumulation of frequent flyer miles to take an extended tour of Europe and the "Cradle of Civilization," including Greece, Italy, Egypt, and Turkey.

Not wanting to remain idle after retirement, Mike soon returned to work as "the oldest Junior Programmer" at Computer Sciences Corporation in New London, where he worked until his second retirement. He was a true Renaissance soul who will be remembered for his great sense of humor and his keen interest in such topics as history, astronomy, archaeology, genetic genealogy, meteorology, and philately. He also enjoyed working on cars and computers. He was devoted to his family, who knew him as their beloved Grumpo.

Michael was predeceased by his wife, Mary Lee in 2019; and son, Michael Joseph Hannan in 2020. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth and her husband James Kading of Pawcatuck; his son, Matthew and his wife Jenny (Lee) Hannan of Greenville, R.I.; his daughter-in-law, Shawna Zito-Hannan of Quaker Hill; his grandchildren, Tristan Kading of Jeffersonville, Vt.; Troy Hannan of Niantic; Emily Kading of Casco, Maine; Charlotte Kading of Johnson, Vt.; and Calin Hannan of Greenville, R.I.; his great-grandchildren, Torrin Michael Hannan and soon-to-arrive Seamus Michael Forte; his sister-in-law Patricia (Fred) Brune of Groton; and his nephew Alex Brune of West Haven.

At Michael's request, no memorial services will be held. Donations in his memory can be made to the Center for Hospice Care-Southeast Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360; http://hartfordhealthcareathome.org/donate.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Sep. 7, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hannan

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Michael Hannan's name

Memorial Events
for Michael Hannan

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

How to support Michael's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Michael Hannan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more