Alfred J. "Al" Bannan

Bannan, Alfred J. "Al" DAYTON, Ohio Alfred J. "Al" Bannan, 74, died suddenly March 28, 2011. Born April 1, 1936 in Albany, N.Y., son of the late John and Madlyn Bremm Bannan. Al was a graduate of Vincen-tian Institute. He pursued his passion of history at Manhattan College and Notre Dame University. An esteemed professor of history at the University of Dayton for his entire professional career, he retired in 1996. Al co-authored a book, Documentary History of Eastern Europe and enjoyed his many years with his colleagues and close friends. Al enjoyed family visits to Albany, golfing, reading, classical music and dinners with friends from University of Dayton. He is predeceas-ed by sisters, Helen (Joe) Barrett and Jacqueline (Bob) Messenger and infant brother, John Bannan. He is survived by his brother, William (Patricia) Bannan and his sister, Peg (Richard) Nare; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to a funeral service, April 30 at 10 a.m. at Memory Gardens, 983 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, N.Y. Interment will follow. Memorial contributions can be made to the University of Dayton History Department, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469. To leave a special message to the family online, visit his obituary notice at timesunion.com .