Thomas Joseph Hanley

Celebrating the Life of Thomas Joseph Hanley

It is with profound respect and deep affection that we remember Thomas J. Hanley, who passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana. Born on April 8, 1935, in Galway, Ireland, Thomas immigrated to the United States alone at the tender age of 19, demonstrating the bravery and tenacity that would come to define much of his life.  Thomas will be remembered for his infectious smile and the twinkle in his eye.

A man of faith, Thomas was a member of Our Lady of Greenwood Catholic Church. His work ethic was unparalleled, which shone through during his tenure as the owner of Shannon Wholesale, from which he retired in 2018. His love for sports, especially golf, and Irish music filled his leisure time and brought him much joy. Thomas was also proud of his service in the U.S. Army, which reflected his deep-seated love for his adopted country.

Thomas was the cherished husband  to the late Kathleen Marie Carr Hanley, and a loving father to his children: Tom (Mary Beth), Mark (Laura), Mary, Eileen, and Patty Hanley. He was a doting grandfather to nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His family was the cornerstone of his life, and he is remembered as competitive, mischievous, and a true family man, never forgetting his roots and the loved ones back in Ireland.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ellen McGrath Hanley, his beloved of 50 years wife Kathleen, their son John, and his brothers Packie, Jackie, Eddie, Mattie, Mickey, and Joe Hanley.

Thomas leaves behind a legacy of love and tenacity, deeply rooted in both Ireland and the United States. He is survived by his loving sisters, Mary (Tom) Slevin and Nellie (Michael) Cahill; and sisters and brother – in-law, Marion and Annette Hanley, Don and Barb Carr, Joyce Wamsley, Shirlee Carr and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Thomas will be Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 4:30 PM  – 7:30 PM, at O’Riley -Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46227.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the chapel at Calvary Cemetery,435 West Troy Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Thomas, name  may be made to St. Vincent dePaul Society, https://www.svdpindy.org/give/ or to Indy Humane Society, https://indyhumane.org/about/ways-to-give/gifts-in-memory-or-in-honor-of/

Please visit www.ORileyBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

Thomas J. Hanley led a life full of passion, dedication, and love. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our memories of him will forever inspire and guide us.