Background
Hanley, James Michael was born on July 19, 1920 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Michael Joseph and Alice (Gillick) Hanley.
Hanley, James Michael was born on July 19, 1920 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Michael Joseph and Alice (Gillick) Hanley.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Le Moyne College College, Syracuse, 1967. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Syracuse University, 1980.
Funeral director, Syracuse, since 1939; owner, Callahan-Hanley-Mooney Funeral Home, Syracuse, 1953-1984; member, 89th-92d Congresses from 34th District New York, 1965-1973; member, 93d-98th Congresses from 32d District New York, 1973-1985; member banking, finance and urban affairs committee, post office and civil service committee, small business committee, ad hoc commission on Irish affairs.
Honorary life Commander Onondaga County Veterans Council. Member Onondaga County Democratic Committee, also campaign coordinator, 1963. Trustee College Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse.
Served with Army of the United States, World World War II, 1942-1946. Member American Legion (past post Commander), Holy Name Society, Ancient Order Hibernians, Regular Veterans Association (past New York Commander), Syracuse Police Benevolent Association, Army and Navy Union, Order of Alhambra (past grand Commander Navarre Caravan). Clubs: Antique Auto, All City Veterans (Syracuse).
Lodges: Knights of Columbus (past grand knight Syracuse council, Man of Year 1960), Kiwanis, Elks.
Married Rita Harrington, August 12, 1950. Children: Christine Mary, Peter James.