(06/02/15) Jeffrey B. Hakanson, 57, of Coventry passed away on May 29, 2015 at home. He was the beloved husband of Deborah (Andoscia) Hakanson. Born in Warwick, he was a son of the late Berthel H. and Eleanor M. (Wilkinson) Hakanson.
Jeffrey was a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service in Warwick for 30 years and had served in The United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed music and playing guitar. He was a member of the Tiogue Lake Association for 30 years and served as its president and a member of the Elks in Warwick and the American Legion in Coventry.
He was the loving father of Jennie C. Parker and her husband Steven of Bakersfield, CA and Lindsey L. Hakanson of Charleston, SC. Cherished grandfather of Bryson and Marley. Caring brother of Pamela Hakanson McPhillips of Cranston, Carla S. Waldt of Douglasville, PA, Jill S. Turner of Coventry and the late Jon W. Hakanson.
His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:30 am in THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, Warwick (Exit 12A on I-95). Burial, with military honors, will follow in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday from 5:00-7:00 pm.
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