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James Gannon Obituary

Gannon, James J. formerly of Dolton and Palos Heights, beloved husband of the late Eileen (nee McCarthy), loving father of Terrence M., Timothy J., Kathleen (Scott) Williams, Mary E., Patrick J., Brian G. (Paula) Gannon, John Mark (Debbie), Kevin F. (Debbie), Margaret Ann (Tom) Cawein, Jennifer Ellen and the late James "Tom" Gannon, proud grandpa of Erika, Dustin, Amy Jo, Melissa, Brendan, Jamie, Katie, Margaret, Brianna, Michael, Mark, Kelly, Eileen, Timothy, Corey and Claire, fond brother of Francis Xavier and the late Walter P. Gannon, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 9 p.m. and Monday, 4 to 9 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st St., Orland Park, to St. Alexander Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Member of Genoa Council K of C; WWII Naval Aviator "Battle of Leyte Gulf". Former President of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division 545; retired after 40 years of service with Conrail RR (NYC); former President of Colonial Heights Condo Assoc. 708-857-7878 www.sheehyfh.con Sign Guest Book at suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2002.

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mary gannon

February 7, 2002

Mary Gannon

February 6, 2002

Thank you all for the condolences over the loss of the # father in my eyes and heart. His memories (stories) will always be with us all. My Dad died peacefully in bed between midnight and six am last Thurs morn. The wake & funeral was tough on all of my brothers, sisters, family relatives, and friends. But he is in heaven know united with my Mom and brother Tom.

Meg Meyering

February 5, 2002

Jim's death is a real loss; I have current reminders of him: a post-it note on my front door reminding me to buy some train stickers, a "Riding the Rails-Alaska" episode I taped for him last week on PBS.

My thoughts were with all of you during the funeral this morning and the wake Sunday and Monday. He will be greatly missed by all of us.

Kathy (Bechely) Clayton

February 5, 2002

Dear Gannon Family,

Was sorry to hear about your dad. I can still remember his voice, so calming. Also my first and last handwriting analysis was from him. P.S. Your dad had to be a saint to raise you hooligans!

Tim Murphy

February 4, 2002

Very sorry to hear about your father. He was definately well liked in the neighborhood and I know will be greatly missed. Sure do miss all of the good times in Dolton.

Julie Whittle Dougherty

February 3, 2002

Very Sorry for your loss.....you all know that he was like a father to us.....he will be sorely missed.

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