Obituary of Robert C Hannon

Robert C. Hannon Hannon, Robert C. Binghamton: Robert C. Hannon died peacefully on the morning of June 9th, 2012, surrounded by his loving family at Lourdes Hospital. Bob was born on October 19, 1938 in Wilkes-Barre, PA and raised in the Parsons section of the city. He graduated from St. Mary's High School and earned his BA from King's College in Wilkes-Barre, the class of 1960, and his Masters in Teaching from the State University of New York. Bob taught in Whitney Point, Binghamton, and Harpursville. However Bob found his calling in helping others as an agent for the N.Y. Life Insurance Co., retiring after 29 years of service. This field had a special meaning for Bob, who at a young age felt the great pain and loss from the death of a loved one. As a life insurance agent, Bob took great satisfaction in assisting others in those times of need. Bob was predeceased by his loving parents, John and Marie (Jennings) Hannon, and a brother, Edward. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years and high school sweetheart, Mary Alice (Flynn); his beloved four children, Michael, Ellen (Mark Blakeslee), Binghamton, Maureen (Kathi Miley), Avon Lake, OH, and Molly (Robert Goosman), Endwell. Bob loved and was loved by his seven grandchildren, Mark, Emily, Rebecca, Thomas, Griffin, Jack, and sweet Grace. Bob is also survived by his special friends, Ed and Tresa Dailey, Joe and Barbara Rtiz, Carol Thayne, and his many brothers and sisters at the AOH. Bob's parting words were, "It was a good life with no regrets." Bob enjoyed gardening and extensive travel with his beloved wife and best friend, Mary Alice. He truly enjoyed his family, always having a good time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed those many people he met on his walk through life. He was proud to be an Irish Catholic and a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians as well as being a member of the Holy Name Society of Saints John and Andrew. Integrity and honesty was the creed he strived to live by. The family would like to thank Dr. Ramanujan, Nurse Practitioner Nancy Evans, and all the professionals at Lourdes Hospice, including Deacon Joe Federowicz and Sara Hopkins. A Funeral Mass will be offered at the Church of Saints John and Andrew, Vestal Ave., Binghamton on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre, PA on Wednesday. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton on Monday from 5-8 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Bob may be made to Lourdes Hospice Program, 4102 Old Vestal Rd., Vestal, NY 13850.