Robert F."Hap" Hennigan, of Melrose, beloved son of Thomas and Catherine (Ryan) Hennigan, died at the Winchester Hospital on Feb. 25, 2018 at the age of 85. Hap was born & raised in Charlestown and moved to Melrose at the age of 13. He attended Melrose schools and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Hap resided in Melrose for most of his life and worked as a Truck Driver for the Teamster's Local #25 for 43 years before his retirement in 1995. He was a longtime member of the Melrose Elks Club, where he played Santa every year and the Teamster's Retiree Club. Hap enjoyed hockey, football, basketball and was a member of the Melrose Elks bowling league. He loved to travel with his wife Claire to Aruba, Bermuda, Florida and St. Kitts. Hap's children and grandchildren were the most important part of his life. He was the beloved husband of A. Claire Hennigan for 51 years. Loving father of Kathleen Churchill & her husband Jeffrey of Ipswich and Deborah St. Clair of Melrose. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer, Matthew, Allan and Mairead. Great grandfather of Zoey. Caring brother of Anna Donovan of Melrose, Mary Connors of Charlestown, William Hennigan of Ipswich and the late Thomas Hennigan. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St., Melrose on Friday, March 2nd from 4-8PM. Procession from the Gately Funeral Home on Saturday, March 3rd at 8:45AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St., Melrose at 10AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited to attend. Burial at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. Korean War Army Veteran.