WESTFIELD – John G. Hansen, 64, of this city, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. Born in Jamaica, NY, John was the son of the late John L. & Dorothy (Johnson) Hansen.
John was a 1968 graduate of Southwick High School and the Emerald Shield winner. John was a self-employed mason contractor for over 26 years. He also owned The Tumble Inn and Ovid’s Restaurant. He was a member and past president of the Southwick Rotary Club. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren the Tuesday lunch crew, keno and Hampton Beach with friends and family. He will be remembered for always being the life of the party. He loved to sing, crack jokes and never let life get him down.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Susan B. (Hosmer) Hansen; three daughters, Tracie L. Liquori and her husband Tony of Agawam, MA, Marianne L. Morrissey and her husband Bill of Westfield, MA, and Jessica D. Hansen-Faria and her husband Carlos of Roslyn, NY; three sisters, Louise Block of Williamstown, NJ, Janice Richard of Carlsbad, CA, & Linda Lason of Mesa, AZ; seven grandchildren, Antonio, Isabella, Nina, Mallory, Olivia, Sabrina, and Dante, and a godson, Shane (Bones)Bloomrose. He was predeceased by his older brother, Larry.
Funeral services for John will be held on Friday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m. at the Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Thursday, May 15th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions in John’s memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
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