Richard Harold Gannon

Richard Harold Gannon obituary, Hudson, FL

Richard Harold Gannon

Richard Gannon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grace Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home - Hudson on Oct. 28, 2025.

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RICHARD HAROLD GANNON
Born in Santa Monica, CA May 15, 1940
Died in Spring Hill, FL October 25, 2025
Life of the party Rick Gannon is survived by his loving wife Alexandra (Alex), his loving daughter Kathryn Ventrice, grandchildren John and Julia Ventrice of Carson City, NV, son Andrew Gannon (Kathy) of Glendale CA, stepson Jim Castagna of Ft Meyers, FL, brother David of Tulsa, OK, step granddaughter Alysha Fairweather of Lancaster, MA and numerous family and friends whom he loved.
He was predeceased by his parents Richard and Paula Gannon and his first wife Gari Wagner Gannon.
Rick was a valued attorney with the US Treasury Department for many years before retiring in 2008.
He spent many years working in Philadelphia where he met his wife Alex in 1997 and spent the last 22 years living with her in Florida. They travelled extensively and enjoyed entertaining family and friends, often with lavish meals, party games and enjoying the consumption of fine wine.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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