Luke Hancock, a resident of Boston, MA, and born on September 10, 1966, in Somerville, MA, passed away at the age of 57 on August 27th, 2024. He spent his life embodying the spirit of hard work and unique personality that could divide a room but always left a memorable impression. 

Luke’s career was as diverse as his interests, having worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, a laborer for Local 25 and Costa Fruit, and as a subcontractor in construction. His skills as a handyman were well-regarded in his community. 

Known for his vibrant personality, Luke was often the life of the party, telling bold jokes and making everyone around him either laugh or shake their heads in disbelief. His love for music was vast, enjoying artists from the Eagles to Eminem, and he was rarely seen without headphones. Luke also had a creative side, shown in his passion for drawing and building motorized bicycles. 

Luke was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Parish in Somerville, MA. His commitment to his family was undeniable; he tried his best to be an exceptional father and a loving life partner. 

Luke is survived by his life partner, Ann Marie Centola; his children, Karli Martin, Shane Hancock; siblings Michelle Silva, Mark Hancock, John Hancock, and Carol Hancock. He is also survived by Luke Griffin. He was preceded in death by his brothers Matthew, Joel, and Billy Hancock, and his parents Clara and Bill Hancock.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Luke’s memory can be made to The Nature Conservancy’s Save The Lions campaign. Donations can be made online at [Save The Lions]