Thomas Brendan Hannon, Sr., age 84, of Budd Lake, NJ died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ. Thomas was born April 7, 1931 in Sligo, Ireland. He is the son of the late Patrick and Catherine (Snee) Hannon. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by 4 brothers; Michael, Jack, Patrick and Frank Hannon, and a sister; Maureen Hannon.
He was retired after 27 years as a steel worker for Wilbur B Driver Newark, NJ, then retired after 10 years from Ronetco ShopRite.
Thomas was a member of the Irish American Club, Rockaway, NJ
Enjoyed fishing, loved telling stories and his family loved listening laughing and having fun. He loved playing and watching Soccer. He was also a fan of American football, his favorite team was the NY Giants.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife of over 56 1/2 years : Kathryn (Jordan) Hannon, 4 sons; Thomas B. Jr. and wife MaryAnne, Daniel P., Michael J., Shawn P. and wife Meaggan, 2 daughters; Patricia Hannon and husband Gino Galassi, Maureen Matulonis and husband Steve, 2 brothers Stephen (predeceased wife Pauline) Vincent and wife Eileen, 2 sisters; Kathleen Carty (predeceased Larry) Breda Conway and husband Brendan, 16 grandchildren; Jennifer, Justin, Bryan, Katy, Evan, Michele, Austin, Daniel, Meghan, Theresa, Miranda, Connor, Shawn, Alex, Mikey and Robbie, 2 great grandchildren; Abagail and Brendan, his beloved cat: Spooky Socks and grand dog; Crosby
And many loving nieces, nephews, sister in laws brother in laws, family and friends from the U.S., Ireland & England
Visitation hours will be Sunday, January 17 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ.
The funeral will be held 10:30 am on Monday, January 18 at St. Jude R.C. Church, 17 Mt Olive Road, Budd Lake, NJ. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Chester following the mass.
At the request of the family, those friends that would like to send flowers the family asks that you use Family Florist, 1 Old Wolfe Road, Budd Lake, NJ 07828 – 973-347-6636