Robert Hanna, Jr.

OXFORD – Robert W. Hanna, Jr., 63, of Bounty Road, died Sunday, April 2, 2017, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 42 years, Dale M. (Carraher) Hanna of Oxford; four children, Stephanie M. Costello and her companion Mark Cioppa of Spencer, Kelly C. Finizza and her husband Todd of Oxford, Robert W. Hanna III and his wife Lisa of Dudley, and Captain Michael F. Hanna and his wife Jennifer of Georgia; his father, Robert W. Hanna Sr. of Auburn; two brothers, Thomas M. Hanna and his wife Jean of Dudley, and James C. Hanna of West Boylston; his mother-in-law, Jane D. Carraher of Auburn; six grandchildren, Anthony “Tony Mac” Costello, Isabella “Bella-Boo” Costello, Zachary “Zach Attack” Finizza, Cole “C.J.” Finizza, Ariana “Mabel” Hanna, and Abigail “Squirtball” Hanna, as well as a grandson arriving in August; one niece and four nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Joan M. (Campbell) Hanna, and lived in Oxford for 41 years.

Bob was an insurance agent for Arbella Mutual Insurance Company, retiring in 2010. Previously, he worked for Prudential Insurance Company for 20 years.

Bob was well known for his quick wit, sense of humor, and ability to see any situation with the glass half-full. He was responsible for starting many of our family traditions, from the present chair, to having to eat at least 2 vegetables at each holiday meal, to wearing name tags at family parties. He loved his grandchildren with all his heart and would look forward to giving them a dollar bill for every goal they scored. He loved to nickname everything, and each grandchild has a special name that they will remember.

His love and dedication for New England sports teams was well known. Sundays were spent in his Patriots chair with his Patriots gear and hat on, rooting for his favorite team. We love you.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Paradis-Givner Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. Burial will follow at North Cemetery in Oxford. Calling hours are Wednesday, April 5, 2017, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.