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Warren C. "Chief" Gannon

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North Reading, Massachusetts

Warren Gannon Obituary

Of North Reading, December 2. Beloved husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Riley). Father of William W. of North Reading, Sean C. and his wife Lisa of ME, Kevin E. Gannon of North Reading, and Regina Reilly and her husband Arthur of North Reading. Brother of the late Paul Gannon. Grandfather of Kelly, Olivia and Lilliana Gannon, Caitlin and Tarah Reilly. Funeral from The Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte. 28) NORTH READING at Reading line, on Thursday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass in St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St. (Rte. 62) North Reading at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends may call at the Funeral Home Wednesday 4 thru 8 p.m. Interment Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Warren's memory to the St. Theresa's Parish Expansion Fund Program, 63 Winter St., North Reading, MA 01864. Warren was a member of the Reading and North Reading Rifle Club, Malden VFW, N.R.A, Friends of Bill W. and a Chief Warrant Officer serving in the US Navy during WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars (cotafuneralhomes.com) Cota Funeral Home 978-664-4340

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 4, 2007.

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Jean Strehl

June 23, 2024

Warren was very helpful to me in early sobriety by his kindness and advice as a newcomer to AA. 41 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SOBRIETY later I am still grateful for his sober example. Yes Peggy. I am sober happily married to a DCCM in the USCG. Sorry for your loss. Jean Strehl, RN BA

David Cleary

December 11, 2007

Warren was one very good person who knew how to listen and also to share his life with others.

Ken Gannon

December 9, 2007

To an uncle that will be missed by all.

Ralph Greer Jr.

December 7, 2007

Dear Gannon Family,
I`m very sorry for your loss . Warren was my God Father . Warren and my dad were very good friends and hunting buddy`s years ago . The story`s I`ve heard were great.
I`m sure he will be missed.

Tom Manning

December 7, 2007

Peggy, my prayers are with you and your family. Warren was a wonderful friend to me. Especially in my early years in the fellowship. Warren will always be in my prayers.

Allway's a smile

Sean Gannon

December 7, 2007

Truly a great man that will be sorely missed, A man of his word !
I couldn't have asked for a better father!
A son that will honor his name and memory.

Sean Gannon

December 7, 2007

Thank You for your thoughts Mr. Casey He'll be missed by many

Mike Casey

December 6, 2007

Mr. Gannon,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your years of dedicated service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN-especially during WW II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Bob O'Neil

December 5, 2007

I'm a lucky guy to have known Warren!He was a great friend who I will surely miss.

Mark Clark

December 5, 2007

Warren will be missed,he was a wonderfull man to know.
Mark A. Clark
Friends of Bill W.

J Dunn

December 5, 2007

Sean,

I was sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. I had met him a few times and I would always tell Lisa how much you sounded like him. I could tell how you felt about him through the stories you told.
He is in a better place now resting peacefully.
Take Care,

Carl Twiss

December 5, 2007

Warren will be sorely missed, I too will miss his storied and his unwavering support.

john lewis

December 5, 2007

My prayers are with the Gannon family at this time.

Dave Cronin

December 5, 2007

Warren will always be with those of us he shared with. I will especially remember his colorful descriptions.

Larry McCarthy

December 4, 2007

Our deepest condolences to our good friend Kevin G. and his family on the passing of his Dad.

Hang in there! DD - GTM - AFH

Larry & Wendy McCarthy

Dave Pinkney

December 4, 2007

I'll always remember & appreciate Warren's help & humor.

Pat and Kaori Burke

December 4, 2007

We will miss your stories Warren.

Allways a smile

December 4, 2007

hating the rehab

December 4, 2007

Sean Gannon

December 4, 2007

Truly a great man that will be sorely missed, A man of his word !
I couldn't have asked for a better father!
A son that will honor his name and memory.

Sean C Gannon

Jerry and Carole Levine

December 4, 2007

Warren will be missed by all of us. Our prayers are with you.

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