HANAFIN, Thomas D. Longtime resident of Roslindale, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. Beloved son of Mary M. (Kelley) Hanafin and the late William F. Hanafin of West Roxbury. Dear brother of Mary G. Hourihan and her husband Paul of West Roxbury, Kathleen A. Hanafin of West Roxbury, Eric C. Hanafin and his wife Heather of Pembroke, and the late William G. Hanafin and his surviving wife Arlene of West Roxbury. Uncle of Kelly, Paul, and David Hourihan, and Daniel, Kevin, Mabel, Lila, and Bridget Hanafin. Great uncle of Billy, Sofia, Finley, and Kaylee. Tom is survived by many close friends and family.
Tom was a talented and gifted athlete; he especially cherished his years and friendships developed from the Hillbilly Basketball League, Jamaica Plain.
Visiting hours will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. West Roxbury on Monday, December 15th from 4-8pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Tuesday, December 16th at 8:45am, followed by a Funeral Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) at 10am. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Tom’s memory to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 1545 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120.