William M Hanley

William M. Hanley, 64, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Rose Monahan Hospice with his wife and children by his side.

William was born in Fitchburg, a son of the late William J. Hanley and Margurite Bruneau.

William attended Fitchburg Schools, graduating Class of 1980 from Montachusett Regional Vocational School in the Welding Trade. As much as William enjoyed welding, he furthered his education at East Coast Aero Tech, where he began a career in Aviation spanning more than 40 years. His love for airplanes continued, and William purchased a Commonwealth Sky Ranger, restoring it from the ground up. Taking its first flight in 1985, William spent his career working on airplanes, a calling that combined precision,

responsibility, and a deep sense of duty. He took pride in his work, knowing that every rivet and repair played a part in helping others fly safely.

A gentle soul, William lived his life with quiet strength and deep faith. His family was most important in his life. He loved holding babies anytime, anywhere. He was called "The Baby Whisperer" by many. A title he loved.

William leaves his wife of almost 35 years, Gina Giacomozzi-Hanley, daughters Jennifer Eyles and Valerie Hanley, and her partner, Michael Graham, and son, William H. Hanley; two grandchildren, Emma and Elijah Breen. His mother, Margurite Hanley, two brothers, Francis and John Hanley, three sisters, Judith Danko and her husband James, Paula Hanley, and Crista Kidd and her husband John, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lorna and David Brooks. A sister-in-law, Cara Giacomozzi, predeceased him.

He leaves many nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

William's family would like to thank the Rose Monahan Hospice for their exceptional care of not only William, but also of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in William's name to the Rose Monahan Hospice, 10 Judith Road, Worcester, MA 01602.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 12 11:00 AM.