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GANNON, RITA

January 12, 2015 2 Condolences

GANNON,

90, of Phoenix passed away on January 6, 2015. She is survived by sons Timothy, Barry, Bill, Matthew, daughter Eileen and sisters Helen and Mary. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Edward and sons Raymond and Tom. Rita’s many accomplishments included raising a family, while being at the forefront of establishing special education in Arizona Public Schools. She was American Mother’s choice for Arizona Mother of the Year in 1982. Rita also started and ran two businesses, walked for Right To Life and played bridge with her many, many friends. A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Friday, January 16, 2015 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 pm, Saturday, January 17, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix.  

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  1. Mark Martin

    January 13, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with the Gannon family and friends. Rita was a very special person. It was a pleasure and honor to know her for so many years. We will miss her.

  2. Joe Meehan

    January 15, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with the Gannons at this time. I have enjoyed knowing Rita over the years and will miss her greatly.

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