James John Hanley, 81, passed away on February 16, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA after a long and courageous battle with kidney cancer.

He was born in Buffalo, NY on October 29, 1934.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances W. Hanley, Marie M. Norris Hanley; sister, Arlene F. Hanley; brother, Richard W. and step-mother Elizabeth Hanley.

Jim was born and educated in Buffalo, NY. He served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. He resided in Buffalo; Washingtonville, NY; and Beach Lake, PA.

He had a long and distinguished career in the food industry with Dairylea, Sorrento, JetChef and Grand Union.

After retiring, he enjoyed being “Mr. Jim,” the school bus driver in Washingtonville.

Jim had a passion for fishing and camping and passed this to his children.

His family remembers him as a hardworking man who, through perseverance and dedication to detail, provided well for his family. Most of all, he’s remembered for his sense of humor and “dad” jokes.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife Patricia J. (Brenchley) of 58 years; sons Bruce E. (Martha), Bryan J. (Sharrie) and James F. (Mary Jo); grandchildren, Erin, Patrick and Grace Hanley, Theresa, Liam and JoAnna Hanley, Bridgit and Alex Thomas. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Ian Murray.

In addition, his sister Joan Pistorio of Buffalo; in-laws Joseph and Kathryn Bulger of Plant City, FL and David and Lori Brenchley of Cary, NC; also many loving nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Narrowsburg, NY on March 5, 2016 at 11 a.m., where he and his wife are members.

There will be no prior visitation. Interment will be at The National Cemetery in Indiantown Gap at Annville, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.