John C. Hanley

January 17, 1945 - September 26, 2018

John C. Hanley, age 73, of Deckerville, formerly of Romeo, passed away Wednesday September 26, 2018 in the Deckerville Community Hospital. He was born January 17, 1945 in Tecumseh, the son of the late Charles and Marion (Breitenwisher) Hanley. He grew up in the Romeo area graduating from Romeo High School in 1963. He received a BS degree from Oakland University and graduated from the Maritime Academy in Traverse City in 1985. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam War, and later served as 1st Mate on several of the Great Lakes Freighters. John married Mary L. Marsoupian on February 3, 1983. He enjoyed playing Golf at Huron Shores Golf Club, reading, yard work, and handy work around his home. He was a member of the International Shipmasters Association and the Croswell American Legion Post 225. John is survived by his wife, Mary Hanley of Deckerville; one son Jay Hanley of FL; one brother Richard (Rhonda) Hanley of Romeo; god-son Michael J. Marsoupian of CA; god-daughter McKenna McCraken of CO; and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. A visitation to honor the life of John C. Hanley will be held Sunday October 14, 2018 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM., in the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home 11280 32 Mile Road Romeo, MI. Cremation has taken place at the May Memorial Crematory in Port Huron. Local arrangements were handled by the Apsey Funeral Home, Deckerville. Condolences may be sent on-line to apseyfuneralhome.net