Gil-Clancy-Obituary

Gil Clancy

Obituary

CLANCY - Gil, a Member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Passed on March 31, 2011 of Malverne. Formerly of Rockaway Beach. Beloved Husband of the Late Nancy. Devoted Father of Patricia (Dennis) Houlahan, Gil Jr. (Fran), John (Susan), Kathleen (Tom) Burke, the Late Joan Reynolds &...

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Gil Clancy will never be forgotten and always celebrated by Boxing History and Media.

My heartfelt condolences to Gil Clancy family and friends. Although words cannot take away the pain, our loving Heavenly Father understand your circumstances and gives you the strength and power beyond normal to cope. May He grant you the needed comfort. (Philipians 4:6,7,13)

May God be with the family and friends during this time of grief.

I spent a lot of years around that sport, and Gil stands alone as a fight man, analyst, and boxing commentator. I still miss him.

Gill Clancy is a true treasure as a person and as a boxing trainer. In my view, he was the best boxing commentator I ever listened to. RIP, your a gem.
Hugh Loeser

Gibi

you were the epitomy of boxing a great guy.

Gil Clancy

Gil Clancy, Cornerman, Manager, Madison Square Garden promoter, CBS sportscaster, manager of Emile Griffith welter- middleweight champion, dies in New York quietly.
You would think that with an impressive list of accomplishments Gil Clancy would deserve a fitting eulogy in the sports press of America. After all, Gil was a staple of boxing in the United States for six decades, right up front at the height of visibility. He was a popular and much beloved figure.

Mr. Clancy was my favorite boxing analyst of all time. As a former trainer and manager of World Champions; Mr. Clancy used his extensive knowledge of the "sweet science" to accurately convey what was happening and why in the top boxing matches. He was the best and will be missed. Thanks for for so many great memories. Rest in peace.