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May 17, 2026
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne NJ.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home. Entombment of ashes will be at Calvary Cemetery, 58 McLean Blvd., Paterson, NJ, following the conclusion of the funeral service.
Kelly Ann Hannigan, 57, of Wayne, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Born in New York City to Maureen Hannigan (née Naughton) and James Hannigan, Kelly moved with her family to Elmwood Park in 1970. Her mother wanted Kelly and her sisters to enjoy a better quality of life than city living could offer. Although Kelly always cherished visits back to New York and held a deep affection for the city, she was a New Jersey girl at heart.
Kelly attended St. Anne School and graduated from Paramus Catholic High School in 1987. She initially pursued a degree in computer systems from the Computer Learning Center, but soon discovered her true passion was in cosmetology. She attended Roman Academy of Beauty Culture, where she earned her cosmetology license, following in the footsteps of her sister Terry.
Kelly began her career as a hairstylist at Hans Maxem’s Salon in Westwood. In 2006, she and her sister Terry fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening Hair Trendz. Together, they built the salon through hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to their clients, many of whom became like family. The business continues to thrive and will celebrate its 20th anniversary in September 2026.
Above all else, Kelly was a devoted and loving mother to her two sons, Tyler and Jake Andreas. Her children were the center of her world. She raised them in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne, where she was deeply involved in every aspect of their lives. She served as class mom, attended countless extracurricular activities, and never missed an important moment.
Kelly loved cheering Tyler on at Wayne Valley High School football and basketball games. The two shared a special bond over movies, especially classics such as A League of Their Own, A Bronx Tale, Goodfellas, and Grease. They also enjoyed watching Sunday football and rooting for the San Francisco 49ers and Boston Celtics together.
Kelly was equally devoted to Jake, proudly attending every one of his musicals and plays and carefully saving each playbill as a treasured keepsake. She loved visiting him in New York City, especially for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks. Their favorite outings included dining at restaurants and spending the day exploring the city together.
Family was everything to Kelly. She cherished beach vacations down the Jersey Shore, girls’ weekends with her sisters and close friends, and holiday gatherings. Christmas was her favorite time of year. She was known for her delicious Christmas morning French toast, her love of Home Alone, and her tendency to leave the Christmas tree up long after the season had ended. One of her most cherished traditions was sharing the symbolic turtle doves from the movie with Tyler—one remained with Kelly, and the other remains with him.
Kelly also had a passion for television and was an enthusiastic fan of Bravo, the Food Network, and Court TV. She had an incredible memory for crime stories and could recount details of nearly every nationally televised case.
She is survived by her two sons; Jake and Tyler, her sisters and best friends, Colleen (Billy), Mary (Michael), and Terry (Rob); and by her cherished nieces and nephews, Billy, Nico, Devyn (Erich), Conner (Brianna), Kyle, Ryan, Robbie, and Shannon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad would be greatly appreciated.
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Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne NJ.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home. Entombment of ashes will be at Calvary Cemetery, 58 McLean Blvd., Paterson, NJ, following the conclusion of the funeral service.
May 17, 2026
Services
Friends may visit with the family from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne NJ.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home. Entombment of ashes will be at Calvary Cemetery, 58 McLean Blvd., Paterson, NJ, following the conclusion of the funeral service.
Kelly Ann Hannigan, 57, of Wayne, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Born in New York City to Maureen Hannigan (née Naughton) and James Hannigan, Kelly moved with her family to Elmwood Park in 1970. Her mother wanted Kelly and her sisters to enjoy a better quality of life than city living could offer. Although Kelly always cherished visits back to New York and held a deep affection for the city, she was a New Jersey girl at heart.
Kelly attended St. Anne School and graduated from Paramus Catholic High School in 1987. She initially pursued a degree in computer systems from the Computer Learning Center, but soon discovered her true passion was in cosmetology. She attended Roman Academy of Beauty Culture, where she earned her cosmetology license, following in the footsteps of her sister Terry.
Kelly began her career as a hairstylist at Hans Maxem’s Salon in Westwood. In 2006, she and her sister Terry fulfilled a lifelong dream by opening Hair Trendz. Together, they built the salon through hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to their clients, many of whom became like family. The business continues to thrive and will celebrate its 20th anniversary in September 2026.
Above all else, Kelly was a devoted and loving mother to her two sons, Tyler and Jake Andreas. Her children were the center of her world. She raised them in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne, where she was deeply involved in every aspect of their lives. She served as class mom, attended countless extracurricular activities, and never missed an important moment.
Kelly loved cheering Tyler on at Wayne Valley High School football and basketball games. The two shared a special bond over movies, especially classics such as A League of Their Own, A Bronx Tale, Goodfellas, and Grease. They also enjoyed watching Sunday football and rooting for the San Francisco 49ers and Boston Celtics together.
Kelly was equally devoted to Jake, proudly attending every one of his musicals and plays and carefully saving each playbill as a treasured keepsake. She loved visiting him in New York City, especially for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and Fourth of July fireworks. Their favorite outings included dining at restaurants and spending the day exploring the city together.
Family was everything to Kelly. She cherished beach vacations down the Jersey Shore, girls’ weekends with her sisters and close friends, and holiday gatherings. Christmas was her favorite time of year. She was known for her delicious Christmas morning French toast, her love of Home Alone, and her tendency to leave the Christmas tree up long after the season had ended. One of her most cherished traditions was sharing the symbolic turtle doves from the movie with Tyler—one remained with Kelly, and the other remains with him.
Kelly also had a passion for television and was an enthusiastic fan of Bravo, the Food Network, and Court TV. She had an incredible memory for crime stories and could recount details of nearly every nationally televised case.
She is survived by her two sons; Jake and Tyler, her sisters and best friends, Colleen (Billy), Mary (Michael), and Terry (Rob); and by her cherished nieces and nephews, Billy, Nico, Devyn (Erich), Conner (Brianna), Kyle, Ryan, Robbie, and Shannon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Wayne Township Memorial First Aid Squad would be greatly appreciated.
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