Owen
Owen Michael Scanlon
Owen Michael Scanlon, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his eight children Judi Scanlon Svendsen (Jon), Collen Scanlon Wilson (Robert), Owen Scanlon, Jr. (Dawn), Patrick Scanlon (Patty Mullaney), Brian Scanlon (Pauline), Timothy Scanlon (Laura), Matthew Scanlon (Lisa) and Jenny Scanlon Biancardi (Anthony). Owen was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Owen was born on March 9, 1931 on Long Island, New York, one of five children of Owen J. Scanlon and Mary Flynn Scanlon. he graduated from Hofstra University after serving three years in the United States Marine Corp. He met the love of his life Maryann McCauley on a blind date and they were married on April 7, 1956 in New York City. In 1970, Owen, Maryann and seven of their children, moved to Arizona, where he served as the Director of Development for the Diocese of Phoenix for over 22 years. Owen is preceded in death by his wife Maryann Francis McCauley of Rockaway Beach, New York.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 16245 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Catholic Charities az.org
Owen was born on March 9, 1931 on Long Island, New York, one of five children of Owen J. Scanlon and Mary Flynn Scanlon. he graduated from Hofstra University after serving three years in the United States Marine Corp. He met the love of his life Maryann McCauley on a blind date and they were married on April 7, 1956 in New York City. In 1970, Owen, Maryann and seven of their children, moved to Arizona, where he served as the Director of Development for the Diocese of Phoenix for over 22 years. Owen is preceded in death by his wife Maryann Francis McCauley of Rockaway Beach, New York.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Mass will be celebrated on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 16245 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale. Inurnment will take place at a later date at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Catholic Charities az.org
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