Lawrence HS Long-time Volleyball Coach, Tony Hajjar Passes Away Due To Cardiac Arrest Leaving His Two Sons
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Published May 15, 2026
Lawrence HS Long-time Volleyball Coach, Tony Hajjar Passes Away Due To Cardiac Arrest Leaving His Two Sons
In 2005, Tony Hajjar's team was crowned Massachusetts State Champions.
July 7, 2026
This article was last updated by Manoj Gadtaula on July 7, 2026
Lawrence’s long-time volleyball coach, Tony Hajjar, tragically passed away due to complications of cardiac arrest.
Tony Hajjar has served as a coach at NECCO and gave impact training at Woodbridge, CT.
He worked along with Dan Young as a safety officer and volleyball coach at Lawrence High School.
In 2005, his team was crowned Massachusetts State Champions.
Moreover, he hosted fantastic cookouts where his former players from Lawrence came back to visit.
Tony Hajjar Tragically Passed Away After Suffering A Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Tony Hajjar tragically lost his life on Saturday, July 5, 2026, due to the complications of sudden cardiac arrest.
As per the , Tony underwent a quadruple bypass two months ago. He crushed recovery faster than anyone expected and was officially cleared to go back to living.
Sadly, one week after being cleared, Tony went into sudden cardiac arrest, which took his life.
LHS Boys Volleyball officially announced Hajjar’s death news through their official handle. They wrote,
Sad news for the Mass Volleyball Community with the passing of long time Lawrence Boys VB Coach and Official Tony Hajjar. He was beloved by all! His fun natured spirit and love for game lit up every gym!
Ranger Volleyball also offered their heartfelt condolences by stating,
We have heavy hearts in Methuen, The Valley, and beyond today with the passing of long time Lawrence coach and referee Tony Hajjar. Make no mistake about it the volleyball world in the MVC and Massachusetts lost a Titan today.
Dan Young took to his official Facebook handle and offered his heartfelt condolences, sending prayers to Tony’s family. He wrote,
Sad day yesterday after we lost a great man in Tony Hajjar. My connection to Tony is not one of blood, but like many he knew, it was one of love. Tony was one of the most honest genuine people you will ever meet. He opened up his heart, his home and his family to all; and he shared all those things without ever asking for anything in return.
Matt Baione also mourned the loss of Tony and wrote,
I am sad to hear this. I remember working with Tony, also at LHS. He was a great guy and always treated everyone with respect and a smile.
Other close ones and relatives have also poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Tony’s family to stay strong in this heartbreaking moment.
He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions as a volleyball player and referee.
Rest in Heaven, Tony Hajjar.
Volleyball Coach And Referee Tony Hajjar Is Survived By His Two Sons
A beloved coach, Tony Hajjar, had one biological son, TJ Hajjar, and one pseudo son, Matt Twomey.
According to TJ’s profile, he attended Methuen High School and later graduated from Northern Essex Community College.
He followed in his father’s footsteps and served as a head women’s volleyball coach at Merrimack College.
TJ shares a daughter named Angelina Hajjar with his wife, Jaime Hajjar. Angelina attended Salem High School and later studied at Merrimack College.
On the other hand, Matt Twomey coaches both the girls’ and boys’ volleyball teams at MHS. He shares two sons with his wife, whose identities have been kept private.
Recently, Matt took to his Facebook handle and mourned the loss of his supportive and devoted father, Tony. He wrote,
Our hearts are broken. While many today have the unfortunate circumstance of growing up without a father, that was not me. My own father is my hero, my best friend, and the man who taught me how to be a man. But unlike most I am double fortunate. I spent more then half my life with the man below as an influential figure in my life.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Tony’s granddaughter Angelina Hajjar’s cousin, Shelby McLaughlin, is an autism advocate and hairstylist.
- TJ’s playing experience spans over a decade at various levels, with several accolades. Throughout his playing career, he earned five first-place finishes in outdoor tournaments, two Bay State Games Silver Medals, three Bay State Games Gold Medals, and a USA Men’s Open Silver Medal in 2007.
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