John “JR” J. Hanley, Jr.

John “JR” J. Hanley, Jr.

July 26, 1940 – March 23, 2022

VISITATION: Friday, March 25th from 4pm to 6pm followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 6pm, all at West Center Chapel.  MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:  Saturday, March 26th at 11am at Christ the King Catholic Church, 654 S. 86^th Street.  Interment: Calvary Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to ShrinersChildrens.org or charity of your choice.

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John J. Hanley “JR”, 81 years, of Omaha, Nebraska.

Preceded in death by parents, John J. and Kathleen “Kay” Hanley.  Most beloved brother of siblings: Kathleen “Titi” McGahey of Omaha, NE Margaret “Migi” Ross (Mark) of Bellevue, NE, Denny Hanley (significant other – Dr. Mary Ritzdorf) of Omaha, NE, Mary “Pommy” Sindelar of Omaha, NE.  Uncle to 14 nieces and nephews and their families.  Special friend of Lynn Simmons and many others who knew and loved him.

JR’s career spanned 30 years as a mail handler at the Omaha Post Office.  Upon retirement he traveled extensively with his parents both nationally and internationally.  His knowledge of history and music was extensive and he was a prolific artist.

John grew up in Dundee and was featured in a December 26, 2017 article by World Herald columnist Mike Kelly as one of the last passengers on the Dundee streetcar.

JR led a rich and fulfilling life and often said of himself, “I’m a Happy Go Lucky Guy.  No Gloomy Doomy.”