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Death Notice
 GANNON William E. II (Bill) 59
of Quincy, formerly of Ashmont Hill, Dorchester, passed away on December
24, 2012 at home. He was the son of the late Teresa M Gannon and William
E. Gannon. He was the loving father of three daughters, Kimberly Gannon
O'Connor of Weymouth, Jennifer Dunlea, of Quincy, and Jacqui Durante of
Mims, Florida. He was a father figure to Robyn Sharpe of Jamaica Plain. He
was a loving grandfather to Samantha, Kailee, Zachary, Keegan, Kaylan, and
Keira,. His is survived by one brother, John of Quincy, and three sisters,
Maureen Gannon of Rochester, VT, Nancy Mahoney of Braintree, and Patricia
Gannon of Quincy and eight nieces and nephews. He was employed for many
years by Fallon Ambulance Service, and he was a motorcycle enthusiast,
political activist, journalist, and a talented photographer. His love of
music led him to work regularly as a concert photographer of rock
musicians. Bill will most be remembered for his love of his family and all
children. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Ann’s Church, 757
Hancock St., Quincy. A life tribute and visiting hours will be held for
Bill on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. also in the St. Ann’s Church. Bill’s
request is that donations be made to the organizations listed below in
lieu of flowers. Bill requested that a memorial fund be established with
donations to be made to the following organizations: H.A.M.C. B.H.C. Fund,
61 Edward Road, Townsend, MA 01469 or The Motorcycle Riders Foundation
P.A.C., P.O. Box 1808, Washington, DC 20013 or Boston Children’s Hospital,
300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Lydon Chapel. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com
Published in Boston Herald from December 30 to
December 31, 2012
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William E. Gannon III | |
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Death Notice
GANNON William E. II (Bill) 59
of Quincy, formerly of Ashmont Hill, Dorchester, passed away on December
24, 2012 at home. He was the son of the late Teresa M Gannon and William
E. Gannon. He was the loving father of three daughters, Kimberly Gannon
O'Connor of Weymouth, Jennifer Dunlea, of Quincy, and Jacqui Durante of
Mims, Florida. He was a father figure to Robyn Sharpe of Jamaica Plain. He
was a loving grandfather to Samantha, Kailee, Zachary, Keegan, Kaylan, and
Keira,. His is survived by one brother, John of Quincy, and three sisters,
Maureen Gannon of Rochester, VT, Nancy Mahoney of Braintree, and Patricia
Gannon of Quincy and eight nieces and nephews. He was employed for many
years by Fallon Ambulance Service, and he was a motorcycle enthusiast,
political activist, journalist, and a talented photographer. His love of
music led him to work regularly as a concert photographer of rock
musicians. Bill will most be remembered for his love of his family and all
children. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Ann’s Church, 757
Hancock St., Quincy. A life tribute and visiting hours will be held for
Bill on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. also in the St. Ann’s Church. Bill’s
request is that donations be made to the organizations listed below in
lieu of flowers. Bill requested that a memorial fund be established with
donations to be made to the following organizations: H.A.M.C. B.H.C. Fund,
61 Edward Road, Townsend, MA 01469 or The Motorcycle Riders Foundation
P.A.C., P.O. Box 1808, Washington, DC 20013 or Boston Children’s Hospital,
300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Lydon Chapel. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com
Published in Boston Herald from December 30 to
December 31, 2012
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William
E. Gannon III
Death Notice
GANNON William E. II (Bill) 59 of Quincy, formerly of Ashmont Hill, Dorchester, passed away on December 24, 2012 at home. He was the son of the late Teresa M Gannon and William E. Gannon. He was the loving father of three daughters, Kimberly Gannon O'Connor of Weymouth, Jennifer Dunlea, of Quincy, and Jacqui Durante of Mims, Florida. He was a father figure to Robyn Sharpe of Jamaica Plain. He was a loving grandfather to Samantha, Kailee, Zachary, Keegan, Kaylan, and Keira,. His is survived by one brother, John of Quincy, and three sisters, Maureen Gannon of Rochester, VT, Nancy Mahoney of Braintree, and Patricia Gannon of Quincy and eight nieces and nephews. He was employed for many years by Fallon Ambulance Service, and he was a motorcycle enthusiast, political activist, journalist, and a talented photographer. His love of music led him to work regularly as a concert photographer of rock musicians. Bill will most be remembered for his love of his family and all children. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Ann’s Church, 757 Hancock St., Quincy. A life tribute and visiting hours will be held for Bill on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. also in the St. Ann’s Church. Bill’s request is that donations be made to the organizations listed below in lieu of flowers. Bill requested that a memorial fund be established with donations to be made to the following organizations: H.A.M.C. B.H.C. Fund, 61 Edward Road, Townsend, MA 01469 or The Motorcycle Riders Foundation P.A.C., P.O. Box 1808, Washington, DC 20013 or Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Lydon Chapel. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com
Death Notice
GANNON William E. II (Bill) 59 of Quincy, formerly of Ashmont Hill, Dorchester, passed away on December 24, 2012 at home. He was the son of the late Teresa M Gannon and William E. Gannon. He was the loving father of three daughters, Kimberly Gannon O'Connor of Weymouth, Jennifer Dunlea, of Quincy, and Jacqui Durante of Mims, Florida. He was a father figure to Robyn Sharpe of Jamaica Plain. He was a loving grandfather to Samantha, Kailee, Zachary, Keegan, Kaylan, and Keira,. His is survived by one brother, John of Quincy, and three sisters, Maureen Gannon of Rochester, VT, Nancy Mahoney of Braintree, and Patricia Gannon of Quincy and eight nieces and nephews. He was employed for many years by Fallon Ambulance Service, and he was a motorcycle enthusiast, political activist, journalist, and a talented photographer. His love of music led him to work regularly as a concert photographer of rock musicians. Bill will most be remembered for his love of his family and all children. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Ann’s Church, 757 Hancock St., Quincy. A life tribute and visiting hours will be held for Bill on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. also in the St. Ann’s Church. Bill’s request is that donations be made to the organizations listed below in lieu of flowers. Bill requested that a memorial fund be established with donations to be made to the following organizations: H.A.M.C. B.H.C. Fund, 61 Edward Road, Townsend, MA 01469 or The Motorcycle Riders Foundation P.A.C., P.O. Box 1808, Washington, DC 20013 or Boston Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Lydon Chapel. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com
William E. Gannon III | |
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Death Notice
GANNON William E. II (Bill) 59
of Quincy, formerly of Ashmont Hill, Dorchester, passed away on December
24, 2012 at home. He was the son of the late Teresa M Gannon and William
E. Gannon. He was the loving father of three daughters, Kimberly Gannon
O'Connor of Weymouth, Jennifer Dunlea, of Quincy, and Jacqui Durante of
Mims, Florida. He was a father figure to Robyn Sharpe of Jamaica Plain. He
was a loving grandfather to Samantha, Kailee, Zachary, Keegan, Kaylan, and
Keira,. His is survived by one brother, John of Quincy, and three sisters,
Maureen Gannon of Rochester, VT, Nancy Mahoney of Braintree, and Patricia
Gannon of Quincy and eight nieces and nephews. He was employed for many
years by Fallon Ambulance Service, and he was a motorcycle enthusiast,
political activist, journalist, and a talented photographer. His love of
music led him to work regularly as a concert photographer of rock
musicians. Bill will most be remembered for his love of his family and all
children. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Ann’s Church, 757
Hancock St., Quincy. A life tribute and visiting hours will be held for
Bill on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. also in the St. Ann’s Church. Bill’s
request is that donations be made to the organizations listed below in
lieu of flowers. Bill requested that a memorial fund be established with
donations to be made to the following organizations: H.A.M.C. B.H.C. Fund,
61 Edward Road, Townsend, MA 01469 or The Motorcycle Riders Foundation
P.A.C., P.O. Box 1808, Washington, DC 20013 or Boston Children’s Hospital,
300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Lydon Chapel. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com
Published in Boston Herald from December 30 to
December 31, 2012
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PASSING OF MRF FOUNDER AND FORMER CHAIRMAN BILLY GANNON
Billy Gannon, 59, passed away on December 24th following a courageous battle with cancer. Billy was a member of the original Meeting of the Minds Steering Committee and one of the founders of what would become the Motorcycle Riders Foundation located in Washington D.C. Billy was key in convincing motorcyclists rights representatives from the east coast to attend the first Meeting of the Minds. Billy took over from Michael "Balls" Farabaugh as the organizations Chairman in 1987 and then served as Co-Chair with Michael in 1988. One of the first messages I received about Billy's passing was, "Billy Gannon has left this world to ride with those who have left before us. Every motorcyclist lost a freedom fighter today".
236 Massachusetts Ave. NE | Suite 204 | Washington, DC 20002-4980
202-546-0983 (voice) | 202-546-0986 (fax) | http://www.mrf.org/
12NR34 - MRF News Release - PASSING OF MRF FOUNDER AND FORMER CHAIRMAN BILLY GANNON
...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
29 December 2012
Contact: Kirk "Hardtail" Willard, MRF President
PASSING OF MRF FOUNDER AND FORMER CHAIRMAN BILLY GANNON
Billy Gannon, 59, passed away on December 24th following a courageous battle with cancer. Billy was a member of the original Meeting of the Minds Steering Committee and one of the founders of what would become the Motorcycle Riders Foundation located in Washington D.C. Billy was key in convincing motorcyclists rights representatives from the east coast to attend the first Meeting of the Minds. Billy took over from Michael "Balls" Farabaugh as the organizations Chairman in 1987 and then served as Co-Chair with Michael in 1988. One of the first messages I received about Billy's passing was, "Billy Gannon has left this world to ride with those who have left before us. Every motorcyclist lost a freedom fighter today".
William E. Gannon III | |
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Death Notice
GANNON William E. II (Bill) 59
of Quincy, formerly of Ashmont Hill, Dorchester, passed away on December
24, 2012 at home. He was the son of the late Teresa M Gannon and William
E. Gannon. He was the loving father of three daughters, Kimberly Gannon
O'Connor of Weymouth, Jennifer Dunlea, of Quincy, and Jacqui Durante of
Mims, Florida. He was a father figure to Robyn Sharpe of Jamaica Plain. He
was a loving grandfather to Samantha, Kailee, Zachary, Keegan, Kaylan, and
Keira,. His is survived by one brother, John of Quincy, and three sisters,
Maureen Gannon of Rochester, VT, Nancy Mahoney of Braintree, and Patricia
Gannon of Quincy and eight nieces and nephews. He was employed for many
years by Fallon Ambulance Service, and he was a motorcycle enthusiast,
political activist, journalist, and a talented photographer. His love of
music led him to work regularly as a concert photographer of rock
musicians. Bill will most be remembered for his love of his family and all
children. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the
Mass of Christian Burial Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Ann’s Church, 757
Hancock St., Quincy. A life tribute and visiting hours will be held for
Bill on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 P.M. also in the St. Ann’s Church. Bill’s
request is that donations be made to the organizations listed below in
lieu of flowers. Bill requested that a memorial fund be established with
donations to be made to the following organizations: H.A.M.C. B.H.C. Fund,
61 Edward Road, Townsend, MA 01469 or The Motorcycle Riders Foundation
P.A.C., P.O. Box 1808, Washington, DC 20013 or Boston Children’s Hospital,
300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of Lydon Chapel. For online condolences please visit www.lydonchapelforfunerals.com
Published in Boston Herald from December 30 to
December 31, 2012
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