Big Jim: Your life was the epitome of public service!, from your days in the student council at St. Peters HS through your exemplary service to the people of NY City! It was always a pleasure to run into you! God bless and give you rest!  Cliff Gibbs, FDNY RET.

As his surviving older brother and with my sister,too,as the sharers in his childhood and his many rich and rarer life experiences and the love of his parents,too I share this simple thought....My mother at times would call him "Jim the Joiner" since he was always engaged full bore in any/all things whenever the opportunity and call was made to serve, to lead and to help.
In Ireland as children we knew a man nicknamed "Bat (Bartholomew) the Joiner" because he was a carpenter by trade. I have often, over the years, thought how our Mom had aptly and shrewdly seen her son / our brother Jim because his life was to build things and relationships and bring people together and to make peace or at least "join with each other" in solid and lasting ways.  Godspeed and God bless. Love Jeremiah

Elizabeth--my deepest condolences on your loss--which is a profound loss for all of us.  Guys like Jim, as you know better than anyone, are one in a million.  He made the world a better place by his honesty, caring, humor, and smarts. I worked with Jim at OLR in the 70's under Harry Karetzky, who I know was as proud as can be about Jim's success.  I'll drink a toast to Jim and you and yours, and wish you all the best.

Jim was a great man, in all senses of the word. My condolences to his family.

Take your rest Jim. God Bless You
Phyllis Abraham

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Liz, Liam, Terrence, and Matthew: My deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family during this time. I had the pleasure of working with Jim for 10 years at the Office of Labor Relations and his strong personality and love for Labor Relations is what kept me there. My God...I'm lost for words -- he gave so much of himself. "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you (as it did me) tomorrow."  
Heartfelt sympathy, Kim Miller (Middleton)

to the hanley family
jim was a good friend to us (mcgoff family OLQP) and to Engine co. 217 FDNY.
rest in peace jim your brother fintan is waiting for you.
prayer for comfort to the hanley family.

From the fields of St Patrick grammar school, Jim never forgot where he came from.  A humble giant with a heart as big as the earth.  You are a true example for generations to come.  I am saddened by your departure but know that we will one day meet again. I will always remember your fierce spirit when negotiating.  As you once told me, "I tried to give you guys a Cadillac but you rather drive a Buick".
Rest in Peace my friend.

To Elizabeth,  Liam, Matthew, Terence and family I am so sorry for your loss. Jimmy was surely someone to look up to. I have fond memories of him and the boys visiting my mother's house in Ireland and meeting up with him in new York. He was a lovely man.  Cousin Kate Mcgeough, Ireland 

Jim was one of my first boss' at OMLR (the name of agency at the time) and his intellect, humor and grace at the negotiating table was inspiring.

He spoke warmly of his family and regaled us with one of his first memories of meeting his wife while he was working on a construction site and she was walking by. 

Great man.

Up the Rebels, Jim.

Barbara Flynn

So sad to hear this, I was Jim's French teacher at St. Peter's (1963-66).  My prayers and thoughts to his family.

Mike Mazzarese --- "Mr. Mazz"

Jim was the first person I every worked for in labor relations and 25 years later he stills stands out as the strongest negotiator I ever saw and the person I most enjoyed working for.  He was respected by everyone and will be missed by everyone.  RIP

"Big Jim": was on of my favorite former students (1964-65)and always ready to help me over all those great years he had with the City Administrations. He will be in my prayers at Mass today and tomorrow and nightly. RIP Jim

The epitome of Public Service, James was a fair, forthright and dedicated Public Servant. It was a loss to the City government, its workers and its citizen when Jim retired. That legacy was best demonstrated by the number of Mayors he served. His word could be  taken to the Bank. And Jim there is no need to negotiate your entrance through the Pearly Gates, your passage through is a well earned buy-back. Farewell Jim.





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James Hanley

25 août 1948 – 6 décembre 2017

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