Gannon, Joseph F. Of Boston, MA, formerly of Merrimack, NH, beloved husband of Lisa Gannon (Adrienne Kelley) for 39 years. Devoted father, friend, and mentor of Laura Gannon and her husband Simon Dolan of Littleton, Brian Gannon and Alyssa Vangeli of Boston, and Denise (Gannon) and her husband Adam Moehring of Boston. Beloved and doting Papa to Alyssa, Ethan, and Lauren Dolan and Claudia, James, and Henry Moehring. Son of the late Martin Joseph and Dorothy (Fay) Gannon of West Roxbury, MA. Brother of Bob Gannon of Cambridge and John Gannon of Deltona, Florida.
His career spanned the government and private sector. Most recently he worked as a consultant for Quantech Services, Inc. at Hanscom AFB. Formerly he spent 20 years in the emerging computer industry at DEC, Compaq, and HP, worked as an air traffic controller, was a proud PATCO member, and served 6 years in the USAF.
He was a confidant and constant supporter to family and friends and the warmest, kindest man who will be missed by all.
The family will receive relatives and friends at West End Place, Community Center, 150 Staniford St., Boston, on Friday, Feb 19, from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass at The Paulist Center, 5 Park St., Boston on Saturday Feb 20, at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joseph’s memory to the Boys and Girls Club of Boston, Attn: Development Operations, 50 Congress St., Suite 730, Boston, MA 02109.