William Joseph "Bill" Gannon

I'm very sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather.

I remember Mr. Gannon well. I taught with him at West Side from 78-82. He was a fine gentleman. I dont think I ever saw him perturbed by anyone or anything. My deepest sympathies.

My father, a favorite at the piano and your father, excellent on drums, were friends and band mates for many years in the Stonington/Mystic area. Charlie was always excited to see Bill Girls, this is Bill Gannon. You remember him? Of course we did. Bill was tall, handsome, charming, kind and unforgettable. So sorry to read his name here. Most sincere condolences to his family. What a loss.

Mr Gannon was my 7th grade teacher and homeroom as well. He sure was a great teacher, he made me want to do better.
I met Shiela at Fitch her sophomore year I believe and kind of moved from Westside at that point. I asked Shiela to go on a date with me and come time pick her up at her house, who but Mr Gannon answered the door. GULP!!! He put me at ease and off we went on our first date. Sorry to hear of your families loss. He was a classy gentleman. God Bless...
Larry Perkins

We are very sorry for this great loss to the Gannon family. The life of Bill Gannon gets an A+.

My days at West Side taught me so much and Mr. Gannon was a big contributor. I will always remember how he instilled the love he had for whatever subject we were on - he was a gentle motivator! Another angel in heaven for sure.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. He was one of my favorite teachers.

Sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to the family. My parents and I knew Bill and Ellie and daughter Lynn in the early years when we lived in Branford Ave, Groton, Ellie and my mother were friends. Wonderful people; sorry to hear of their passing.