Laurence J. Hannan, a lifelong resident of Andover, age 89, died February 28, at the Nevins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Methuen.
Larry joined the Navy in 1942 and served with the 20th Seabees Battalion in the South Pacific. Following the war, he remained active in the Battalion’s annual reunions.
His service to the community included several years with the Auxiliary Fire Department, prior to the war and 37 years in the Andover Auxiliary Police, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant. He retired from town service in 1987.
St. Augustine Parish was a constant throughout his life. In the 1970’s and 1980’s Larry worked as the school custodian, volunteered in the church office and then became active in the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Mr. Hannan was President of St. Vincent DePaul for more than 13 years and was instrumental in planning for the establishment of the society’s thrift store in Lawrence. He also was active in Creative Living, Inc. and worked extensively on the house they renovated for a group home on South Main Street, Andover. He was employed for forty years at Tyler Rubber (Converse) in Andover and retired in 1977.
Larry is survived by his wife of 60 years, Teresa M. (Pucci) Hannan of Andover, two daughters; Joyce Hannan and her husband Brian DiScenza and Mary Gail Hannan, all of Andover, one son; Laurence S. Hannan of Boston, one sister; Helen Tillson of Freehold, New Jersey and several nieces and nephews.
Larry’s funeral mass was celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, Wednesday at 10AM. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Tuesday from 3 to 7 PM. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery, Andover. Donations in Larry’s memory may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society C/O St. Augustine Church 43 Essex Street, Andover, MA 01810.
The family would like to thank the staff at Nevins for their attentive care and compassion. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.