Michael A. Gannon, 55, of St. Paul, MN, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at his home.
Mike was born on September 10, 1966 in Marquette to William and Jean (Lovely) Gannon. He was a 1985 graduate of Marquette Senior High School and a 1987 graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.
After graduating from the Culinary Institute, Mike returned to Marquette where he was employed at the Garden Room Restaurant. During that time he also finished his Associates Degree at Northern Michigan University. Over the years, Mike was employed for a number of years at several restaurants as a chef in the Twin City area of Minnesota. In his later years Mike worked as a maintenance worker at various hotels in the Twin City area and also worked part time driving school buses.
In his free time, Mike enjoyed working out at the gym and going to deer camp. He also loved spending time with his cats.
Survivors include his beloved mother, Jean Gannon of Marquette; six siblings, John Gannon of Boca Raton, FL, Lisa Gannon of Meredith, CO, Dennis "Toby" (Amber) Gannon of Longwood, FL, Emily Gannon of Minneapolis, MN, Pat (Mary) Gannon of Eagan, MN, Daniel Gannon of Marquette; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his father, William K. Gannon; a brother, Timothy Jon Gannon and a sister-in-law, Laura Gannon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 14 at 2 p.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church with the Rev. Gregory Heikkala officiating. The Funeral Mass will be live streamed at: https://my.gather.app/remember/michael-gannon
The Gannon family will greet relatives and friends from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass in the church on Saturday. There will be luncheon in the St. Michael Gymnasium following the mass. Burial will take place after the luncheon in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Michael Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 401 W. Kaye Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 or to UPAWS, PO Box 968, Marquette, MI 49855 in Michael's memory.
Canale-Tonella Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Gannon family where memories may be shared at canalefuneralcom.
Tributes
Dee Roth wrote on May 14, 2022:
"Our family remembers Mike with great fondness. He and our son, Matt Roth, spent many happy hours together before middle-school assignment separated them. We loved having Mike over; he was a terrific young man. Our family is sorry for your loss, Matt, Dee and Jerry Roth"
Dena Portugal wrote on May 11, 2022:
"Aunt Jeannie and cousins,
My condolences on the loss of Mike. I last saw him when he brought Jeannie down a few yrs ago to Grayling. I so enjoyed the visit. He looked great! That will be sketched in my memory forever. Along with a little boy always smiling , pretty good not in to much trouble as I can remember. And a great smile. Lots of dark curly hair. I do wish I could have enjoyed his wonderful cooking though. Hugs to all of you. Jeannie this isn't fair just no way else to say it. I am sorry. Love you.
Dena Campbell"
Marquette Area Public Schools wrote on May 9, 2022:
"Extending to you and your family this heartfelt assurance of deep sympathy,
Marquette Area Public Schools
Board of Education and Employees"
Sarah Fenlason wrote on May 9, 2022:
"I worked with Mike at Holiday Inn Metrodome/Courtyard. I got to know Mike as he would sit in my office and talk before he would start work. Our talks would range from our families to how things used to be when we grew up. Mike was a wonderful caring person. He would do anything he could to bring happiness not only the hotel l but also his co-workers. I left the hotel in 2019 and Mike or MG as we called him was one of the people I missed the most. He was a very special person and I am so blessed to have met Mike and to have had him in my life for a few years. Mike will be missed."
Harry Dragon wrote on May 9, 2022:
"Mrs. Gannon, Emily and family,
We were blessed to have Mike work with us for 14 years as a bldg. engineer, at the Holiday Inn Metrodome and currently the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown. Mike was hard working and always helped out wherever and whenever needed. He not only did his best to exceed guests expectations but our staff as well. He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies.
Harry & Jean Dragon "
Laurie wrote on May 5, 2022:
"I'm sad to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts,love and peace are with you.
Laurie Duquaine "
Katie Jarvi wrote on May 4, 2022:
"Dear Gannon Family - Mike lived across the street from us in Minnesota. He was clearly a kind soul, and he always had a smile and a wave for the neighborhood kids. We will miss him in the neighborhood. Sending you all peace. "
Tricia LaFave-Guidebeck wrote on May 4, 2022:
"Gannon family - I am so sorry to ready of Mike's passing. Keeping your family in my thoughts. "
Cindy Mathews wrote on May 4, 2022:
"I am so sorry to hear about Mike??s passing. He was friends with my brother growing up and I would often see him at our house. I remember he was always so nice to me."
Kathy Kerekes wrote on May 4, 2022:
"Dear Gannon family so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I worked with him at The Garden Room for several years. Your memories of him will help to ease the pain and help you get through the days ahead. May God's blessings be with you. Kathy Kerekes"