James R. Hanlon Jr.

Jimmy Hanlon, age 51, passed away on December 17, 2019. He was born in Narberth and raised in West Chester. He is survived by his parents Jim and Marge (née Curran) Hanlon, his siblings, Shane (Nicole) and Bridget (Christian). He was a loving uncle to his six nephews, Ethan, Dylan, Chase, Finn, Owen and Brendan.

Jimmy was a 1986 graduate of Bishop Shanahan High School. He went on to graduate from Eastern University and earned a post graduate degree from University of Pennsylvania.

Jimmy loved the sea and sand. He lived the last years of his life in Miami, FL. He spent summers in Sea Isle City, NJ where you could find him making people laugh at the Carousel. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed many a round at Springford Country Club. He was the ultimate Philadelphia sports fan.

Jimmy always made people feel seen and heard. His incredibly dry sense of humor left people laughing until they cried. He was a meticulous dresser with a story to share behind every article of clothing. Jimmy was always unapologetically himself and he inspired others to be themselves too. Peace & love, thankyouverymuch.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, December 22, 1-4pm at Alleva Funeral Home, 1724 E Lancaster Ave, Paoli 19301 and on Monday, December 23 at Sts Phillip and James Catholic Church, 107 N Ship Rd, Exton, PA 19341 at 10am, followed by his funeral Mass at 11am. Please join us for luncheon at the Desmond Hotel immediately after Mass.