Owen V. Hannon Jr, 90, of Nelson Avenue, formerly of Pleasant Street, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday (March 28, 2021), surrounded by his family.
Born March 6, 1931, he was the son of Owen V. Hannon, Sr. and Winifred (Sherman) Hannon. On November 5, 1960 he married Patricia A. Loughlin, who survives. They recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Kate (Dean) Geils of Bradford, Pa, Michael (Chris) Hannon of Rixford, Pa, and Susie (JC) Collier of Centreville, VA; six grandchildren, Allison (Daniel) Hensley, Michael (Saloni) Perusse, Regan Perusse, Zachary Collier, Caroline Collier, and Samuel Collier; one great grandchild Michael Hensley; two sisters Margorie Wedge and Jane Waterson, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
After High School, he joined the US Army, where he honorably served during the Korean Conflict. Upon leaving the service as a Corporal in 1953, he attended St. Bonaventure University on the GI Bill. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1957. He then went to work for Owens Illinois, where he worked for nearly 40 years, before retiring in 1991.
Upon retirement, he gave back to his community in many ways, including volunteer work at the BRMC and with the American Red Cross. He also enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and traveling with family and friends. His travels took him on many adventures, the most loved of which were visiting Civil War Battlefields and Monuments.
He was an active member of St. Bernard Church and the American Legion Post 108.
Friends will be received on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am at St. Bernard Church, at 11:00 am a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered with Father Jim Gutting, Senior Associate, as Celebrent. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.
To view this Mass click this link. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8VgTPP95_ZLd0Ogh3h_Wrg
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home.
To express condolences and share memories of Owen, please visit www.hollenbeckcahill.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.