Obituary of Jane F. Gannon

Jane F. Gannon, of Bloomfield and formerly of Byram, Cos Cob, and Chatham, MA, passed away on January 10, 2025. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Jane was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 20, 1936, the daughter of Henry and Rita (Randazzo) Saraniero. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, John, and is survived by a loving and devoted family and many friends.

Jane was a graduate of Greenwich High School and the Wood Secretarial School in New York City. She began her working career as a secretary for the Society of Plastics Engineers and several Greenwich law firms. In 1956, Jane married John J. Gannon at Sacred Heart Church in Byram. When her family began to grow, Jane set her job aside and fully devoted herself to raising her children. she later resumed her professional career and became the Office Manager for Greenwich Anesthesiology Associates – a position she held for 23 years from the time the practice opened until her retirement in 1999.

Jane was an active volunteer throughout her life, starting with her children's schools and organizations including St. Catherine's Elementary School, Cos Cob Elementary School, Cub Scouts, Brownies, Girl Scouts, and Central Junior High School. She was a teacher for Literacy Volunteers of America, a driver for Call-A-Ride in Chatham, an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharistic at a hospital, and a Hospice Volunteer. Jane was an unwavering advocate for the life of the unborn and traveled to Washington, DC for multiple March for Life gatherings. On Pro-Life and other family issues, her courage and resolve provide an enduring legacy that will inspire current and future generations of her family.

Jane most enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Kind and generous in her thoughts, prayers, and deeds, Jane will be remembered for her devout faith, integrity, and candor. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Jane is survived by her children: Cathleen Gannon; Sharon Gannon; John (Florence) Gannon, Jr.; Deborah (Martin) Armenta; Thomas (Mary) Gannon; Rev. Brian Gannon; and Stephen Gannon, along with twelve grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, her brother Robert, and sister-in-law Joan Saraniero.

The family extends their deep gratitude to the staff at Duncaster Retirement Community and especially the Dogwood neighborhood for the exceptional, kind, and loving care they provided for our mom.

Calling hours will be 4:00pm to 7:00pm at Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, on Thursday, January 16. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St., Trumbull, on Friday, January 17 at 11:00am. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Greenwich.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Family Institute of Connecticut (Hartford) at www.ctfamily.org and Little Sisters of the Poor, 1365 Enfield Street, Enfield CT, 06082 or at www.littlesistersofthepoorconnecticut.org 

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