Obituary for Frederick A. Hannagan Jr.
Frederick A. Hannagan Jr., age 82, passed away on March 8, 2023 at his beloved homestead in North Chelmsford, MA, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Retired Major Frederick A. Hannagan, Jr. began his honorable worldwide military career at the young age of 22 years, serving in several capacities over his career and becoming a United States Air Force Officer. His military travels included tours in Europe, Middle East, China and Asia. He faithfully served his Country as a logistics engineer for mission planning during the Vietnam War. His remarkable ability to remember and recount details, names, dates, places, and events throughout his storied military travels and adventures was enjoyed by many over the years.
Following his military retirement, Fred pursued a career as a civilian contractor for the government. After many years of private sector work, Fred completed his work career and looked forward to spending more time traveling, running, enjoying sporting events, and spending time with his family.
Fred is survived by his wife of 18 years, Georgia Hannagan. Those left to cherish Fred’s memory are his brother, Robert Hannagan, and his wife, Claire of Deltona, FL; his children, Tracey Hannagan DoRosario and her husband Amarildo of Lawrence, Michael Hannagan of Methuen, Jeffrey Hannagan of Methuen, and Gary Hannagan of Chelmsford; his grandchildren, Danielle Chivers and her husband, John of Lawrence, Corey Hannagan of Methuen, and Ava Hannagan of Chelmsford; his great-grandchildren, Angeliah and John Chivers of Lawrence; his nephews, Robert Hannagan, Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Bethel, CT, and Chad Hannagan and his wife, Donna, of Sandown, NH; and his loving brother-in-law and sister-in-law Guy Venuti and his wife Ri of Valley Center, CA.
United States Air Force Ret. Major Frederick A. Hannagan, Jr. loved his country and was a proud American. Additionally, he was a strong advocate and supporter of people with disabilities. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massachusetts Special Olympics in memory of Fredrick A. Hannagan, Jr. Thank you for your kindness in remembering and honoring our hero.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 21, 2023 at 11 am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Kindly gather at Church. Interment with full military honors to follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford.
Retired Major Frederick A. Hannagan, Jr. began his honorable worldwide military career at the young age of 22 years, serving in several capacities over his career and becoming a United States Air Force Officer. His military travels included tours in Europe, Middle East, China and Asia. He faithfully served his Country as a logistics engineer for mission planning during the Vietnam War. His remarkable ability to remember and recount details, names, dates, places, and events throughout his storied military travels and adventures was enjoyed by many over the years.
Following his military retirement, Fred pursued a career as a civilian contractor for the government. After many years of private sector work, Fred completed his work career and looked forward to spending more time traveling, running, enjoying sporting events, and spending time with his family.
Fred is survived by his wife of 18 years, Georgia Hannagan. Those left to cherish Fred’s memory are his brother, Robert Hannagan, and his wife, Claire of Deltona, FL; his children, Tracey Hannagan DoRosario and her husband Amarildo of Lawrence, Michael Hannagan of Methuen, Jeffrey Hannagan of Methuen, and Gary Hannagan of Chelmsford; his grandchildren, Danielle Chivers and her husband, John of Lawrence, Corey Hannagan of Methuen, and Ava Hannagan of Chelmsford; his great-grandchildren, Angeliah and John Chivers of Lawrence; his nephews, Robert Hannagan, Jr. and his wife, Lisa of Bethel, CT, and Chad Hannagan and his wife, Donna, of Sandown, NH; and his loving brother-in-law and sister-in-law Guy Venuti and his wife Ri of Valley Center, CA.
United States Air Force Ret. Major Frederick A. Hannagan, Jr. loved his country and was a proud American. Additionally, he was a strong advocate and supporter of people with disabilities. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Massachusetts Special Olympics in memory of Fredrick A. Hannagan, Jr. Thank you for your kindness in remembering and honoring our hero.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, March 20, 2023 from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at Blake Chelmsford Funeral Home, 24 Worthen St., Chelmsford. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on March 21, 2023 at 11 am at St. Mary Parish, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Kindly gather at Church. Interment with full military honors to follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford.