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CHRISTOPHER HANLEY Obituary

Christopher David Hanley Born January 11, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to James & Audrey Hanley. Chris passed away peacefully October 10, 2009 in Tacoma, WA. He was surrounded by his loving family and left our lives to be with the Lord. Chris was preceded in death by his father James and his brother Kevin. Chris is survived by his two boys, Kevin and Jared, life-long companion Brenda Hanley & family, brother Michael and sisters Mary, Kathleen, Suzanne, his mother Audrey and many nephews, nieces and friends. He will be missed greatly and forever loved. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, October 26, 2009 at 11:00 am at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. Reception following, Please leave online condolences at www.GaffneyCares.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Oct. 21, 2009.

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