HANAFIN William F. “Bill” Longtime resident of West Roxbury and Roslindale, formerly of Mission Hill, passed away on January 8, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary M. (Kelley) Hanafin for 69 years. Devoted father of Mary Hourihan and her husband Paul, Kathleen Hanafin all of West Roxbury, Thomas Hanafin of Roslindale, Eric Hanafin and his wife Heather of Pembroke, and the late William Hanafin and his surviving wife Arlene, and the late baby Joseph Hanafin, and baby Patricia Hanafin. Loving Grampa/G-PA of Kelly (Kerianne), Paul, and David (Jacqueline) Hourihan, and Daniel (Antonia), Kevin, Mabel, Lila, and Bridget Hanafin. Great-grandfather of Billy, Sofia, Finley, and Kaylee. Dear brother of Helen Dignan (late Donal), Kitty Provost (Larry), and the late Connie Hanafin (Rachel), Jack Hanafin (Shirley), Charlie Hanafin (Rose), Gige Hanafin, Jim Hanafin (surving wife Maureen), Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Bill was a proud Marine Veteran, Korean War. He was a retired lineman for NE Telephone.
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 Sunday, January 12th from 1-5pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Mission Church) on Monday, January 13th at 10am. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.