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Daniel Patrick Fanning, 82, of Narragansett, passed away on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan (Collard) Fanning for 58 years.
Born in Providence, RI, Dan was a son of the late Justice Stephen A. and Margie (Gahan) Fanning. He was a graduate of the Providence Country Day School. He received a bachelor's degree in physics from Williams College, where he played football and remains an active member of their alumni association; a bachelor's degree in engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; and a master's degree in engineering from the University of Missouri. Mr. Fanning worked for Fanning & Dorley before founding Cornell & Fanning Inc. (CFI) as a general contractor and project engineer. He was then appointed by Governor Bruce Sundlun to serve as the Rhode Island Director of Transportation before moving to South Carolina to serve as the Director of Transportation of that state. Mr. Fanning concluded his career as a valued engineer for various engineering firms and as a private consultant, though if asked he would say that he "never officially retired." He was a member of the Point Judith Country Club, the Governors Club on Kiawah Island, and was an avid golfer. Mr. Fanning was an active communicant of Christ the King Church and deeply enjoyed being a member of their choir.
He leaves three sons, Daniel P. Fanning, Jr. of Wallingford, VT, Michael (Jenny) Fanning of Ada, MI and Thomas (Carolyn) Fanning of Needham, MA; one brother Charles "Gus" (June) Fanning; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary (Holly), Timothy, Rachel, Norah, Jane, Molly and Owen; and two great-grandchildren, Cassidy and Levi. He is reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife Susan and his son John David Fanning, and his siblings, the late Stephen A. Fanning Jr. and the late Carol (Fanning) Bartone.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019 at 10 a.m. in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Road, Kingston. Burial will follow. Visiting hours Friday, Sept. 27 from 4-7 p.m. in the FAGAN-QUINN FUNERAL HOME, 825 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5041. For information and condolences visit www.FaganQuinnFuneralHome.com.
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Whether it was a pickup basketball game in the Fanning backyard in our younger years, a round of golf in later years or more recently, an annual trip to a PawSox game, Dan was always a true gentleman. Harboring good memories!
My condolences to the entire Fanning Family ... Rest In Peace, Dan!
Paul Tucker
September 27, 2019
An incredibly high quality man, whose moral compass we could all learn from. Also a DOMINANT Williams football player who never lost to Amherst in his college career. His name is synonymous with respect, honesty and righteousness.
Jim Richardson Jr.
September 26, 2019
Rob Thompson
September 25, 2019
I enjoyed working for Mr. Fanning when he was the Executive Director at SCDOT. He was a good guy. Condolences to all of his family and friends.
Rob Thompson
September 25, 2019
a loved one
September 22, 2019
Dear Fanning Family,
Our friendship with Dan began at PCDS and has lasted these many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dan,Sue and the whole family. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Steve & Brigitte Palmer
September 22, 2019
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