John Joseph Hanifan


Birth: February 27th, 1933
Death: January 13th, 2012
Age: 78 years
Residence:Fallon
John J. Hanifan, 78, passed away peacefully with his wife Starlene and family at his side at St Mary's Hospital on January 13, 2012. He was born February 27, 1933 to Maurice and Elizabeth Hanifan at the family farm in Fallon, Nevada. He was educated in Churchill County schools and graduated from the University of Nevada Reno in 1956. He was a member of the ATO Fraternity and ROTC
John was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He served active duty in the US Army, Army Reserve and later was Commander of Fallon's National Guard Unit. John was employed at Churchill County Telephone and Telegraph System from 1957 to 1962. He worked at Kennametal for 33 years and retired in 1998 as Plant Manager.
John was an active member of Fallon Churchill County community which he loved very much. He was a County Commissioner for 14 years, a member of Fallon Rotary for over 35 years and a life-long Democrat serving as Chairman many times.
John was active in St.Patrick's Catholic Church. He was a charter member of the Fallon Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degree in Fallon. In 1963, he was appointed by Monsignor John Ryan to be the chairman of the fund drive to build the current St. Patrick's Church. He has served on many committees and boards for St. Patrick's Parish.
The top priority of John's life was his family. He married Starlene M. Wood in April 1962. She was his lifelong partner and best friend who gifted him with four children and their families, Kieran (Hanifan) and Alan Kalt; Michael and Denise Hanifan; Cindy (Hanifan) and Allen Rowe; Jack and Lisa Hanifan who survive him along with seven grandchildren; Thaaron; Garrett and Stacy Kalt; Tim and Matthew Hanifan and John and Alyssa Rowe. Also surving him are his sisters, Jean Selmi; Joan Miramon; brother, Maurice (Georgia) Hanifan; Phillip (Carol) Hanifan and many nieces and nephews and cousins.
Donations may be made in John's memory to the St.Patrick's Building Fund 850 W. 4th St. Fallon, NV. 89406 or Churchill County Museum 1050 S. maine St Fallon, NV. 89406.
A rosary prayer service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012 at 7:30 Pm at The Gardens Chapel. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 10 am at St.Patrick's Catholic Church followed by graveside services at Churchill County Cemetery.                                                                   Arrangements are under the direction of The Gardens Funeral Home 2949 Austin Highway Fallon, NV. 89406 775 423-8928


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