William Hannigan Jr.'s Obituary
William Hannigan Jr., long time resident of Annapolis, died on April 9, 2012. He was 86 years old.
Born on April 6, 1926 in Brooklyn NY, he was the son of the late William Hannigan and Florence Hiebel Hannigan. He enlisted in the Navy where he served from 1943 to 1946. He moved back to Colesville, MD where he met and married his first wife Helen Horak in 1948. In 1950 they moved to the Panama Canal Zone where he worked as an electrician in the Aids to Navigation Department. In 1958 he sailed his 30’ wooden sailboat from Panama to Annapolis, in preparation to move back to Maryland in 1959. There they settled in Annapolis. He worked for the Chesapeake Instrument Corp in Shady Side which was later purchased by Gould. He retired from there in 1987. In 1988 his wife Helen died, and in 1989 he married Eugenia (Gene) Hommel. He liked to travel, build models, raise redwood trees and repair things in his work shop.
He was predeceased from his wife Gene in 2009. He is survived by his son Michael Hannigan (& Linda) of Pasadena, and four grandchildren, Elizabeth (& Christopher) Kramer, and Rebecca, Aaron, and David Hannigan.
In accordance with Mr. Hannigans wishes, no formal service will be held. Contributions in his memory may be made to any charity of choice.
What’s your fondest memory of William?
What’s a lesson you learned from William?
Share a story where William's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with William you’ll never forget.
How did William make you smile?