Ann Gannon, 82 of Toms River passed away on November 21, 2024.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation for Ann at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr. Kearny on Sunday November 24 from 1-5 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Queen of Peace Church on Monday at 11 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Ann moved to North Arlington in 1967, and was a Kearny resident for over 30 years. She moved to Brick 30 years ago.
Ann loved America, but her heart belonged to Ireland. She visited her native country any chance she got, and treasured time spent with her brothers and sisters. A generous woman with a heart of gold, Ann was deeply connected to her faith, and it was global prayer chains devoted to her that she attributed to helping overcome longtime health struggles. She will be remembered for her sense of humor, and for her innate ability to make others happy.
Ann was the beloved wife of the late William J. “Willy” Gannon; loving mother of Kelly Maiorano and her husband Louis, Sean Gannon and his wife Kasia and Gregory Gannon and his wife Lisa; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Sean and RJ; and dear sister of Betty, Joan, Angela, Anthony, Sean, Martin and the late Bill and Noeleen. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews in the U.S., Ireland and England.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“Ann isn’t knocking on heaven’s door, she’s busting through it, ready to party.”
