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Gannon, Alice April 3, 1958 - July 30, 2022

Alice Annette Gannon, née Kerins, passed away on Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx after a long battle with a respiratory illness. She was 64 years old. Alice grew up in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx, where she met many of her childhood-turned-lifelong friends. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego, she spent a semester abroad in Japan, raised a family in Crestwood, New York, and went on to receive her Master’s degree from Mercy College in Advanced Education. Before her extensive career as a teacher in both Art and Social Studies throughout Westchester County, she ran as the Democratic Candidate for New York State Senate’s 34th District in 1986. Alice would continue to keep her political ideals a strong influence in her life, encouraging anyone she knew to be mindful of the power of voting. 

Those who knew Alice could tell you just how much she loved the 1960s British pop group, ‘The Beatles’, and she carried her infectious love of music with her throughout her life. She also loved scrapbooking, drinking tea, mystery stories, and watching ‘Jeopardy’. As the 10th child among 11 siblings, she could frequently be found laughing and spending time with her ever-growing family. 

She is survived by her daughters, Meghan Mertens, age 35, and Alison Gannon, age 28, as well as siblings Hughie, Mary Beth (Sheibar), Patti (Dauer), and Sean. 

Visitation services will be held on Friday August 5, 2022 from 4 – 7pm EST at McGrath & Son Funeral Home in Bronxville, NY. Funeral mass will take place Saturday August 6, 2022 at 9:45am EST at St. Joseph’s Church in Bronxville, NY, just across the street. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home located at 20 Cedar Street, Bronxville, NY 10708.

Calling Hours: 4 to 7 pm, Friday, August 5, 2022

Mass: 9:45 am, Saturday, August 6, 2022 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville

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    Bill & Barbara Miller says

    May she Rest In Peace.

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    Catherine Kates Ritlaw says

    I feel blessed to have grown up with you. I will cherish the memories. Love you.

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      Patti dauer says

      Thank you, Cathy. You are one of our treasured childhood friends….part of the family always. Stay well. Sending love. Patti

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        Joseph Geis says

        Katie you will be remembered by all of the Kerins as you were a child at heart
        We appreciate your love of Alice

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        Patsy Cooke Duignan says

        Sincere condolences to Meghan & Alison on the death of your beloved Mam. also to her siblings Hughie, Mary Beth Patti & Sean, May Alice have eternal peace.
        lovely memories of our visit to Alice many many years ago and the lovely time we had. also lovely memories of her Mam Dorothy whom we stayed with for few days, reminiscing of all the cousins we met on that trip. love to you all. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time, Patsy

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      Joseph Geis says

      Thanks for your memories

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      Joseph Geis says

      Alice joins Jeanne Ann, Paul,Steven ,Dorothy,Mom and Dad and most importantly Kevin and other married individuals

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        Joseph geis says

        Also eddie

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    Joseph Geis says

    Our flower girl was loved by Jeanne Ann
    May she now find inner peace with Our God
    The Geis family will miss you deeply
    Lovr

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    Helen Miller says

    Alice…, what a lover of life, family, and her many friends with that always unending smile and constant curiosity. We all loved Alice and now we now all miss dear Alice.
    God, all his angels, and her loved ones are now all filling her with so… much love that is completely beyond our knowledge and she is sending us love because we mourn our huge loss. God bless Alice.

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    Jonathan “Jack” & Barbara Dempsey says

    Rest in peace dear Cousin. Sending our deepest condolences to Allison and Megan., Alice wishing you eternal peace;, your loving cousins Jonathan JACK and Barbara Dempsey

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    Mary Beth says

    There are moments I remember……in my life I loved them all! Rest In Peace, little sister. Miss you forever

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