Rachel Gannon (nee Magnotti), 87, of Port Richmond passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Richmond University Medical Center.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York to Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Magnotti, Rachel moved to Staten Island in the 1960’s where she was a self made Realtor. She owned the Rachel Gannon Reality for almost 40 years until she retired in 2017. She was a member of the Staten Island Board of Realtors and was very involved with her family. She enjoyed going on cruises and her weekly trips to Atlantic City but most of all, spending time with her loved ones.
Rachel is survived by her loving sons, Kenneth (daughter-in-law, Karen) Gannon and Thomas (daughter-in-law, Lisa) Gannon, along with her beloved grandchildren, Ian, Fiona, Thomas, Gerard and Jacqueline.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers donations to Meals on Wheels would be greatly appreciated by Rachel’s loving family.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Thursday, August 5, 2021
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Blessing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Friday, August 6, 202111:00am
Burial
Green Wood Cemetery
500 25th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Friday, August 6, 2021
Tony Whalen says
My sincere condolences to Tom and the family on the passing of Rachel! I first met Rachel almost 25 yrs ago when I became a Realtor.I always respected her for her knowledge of the real estate business and her courage to open her own company!She had many a good year until she got ill! Rest In Peace Rachel !
John Pagliaro says
My deepest condolences to Tom and the family. I go way back to your Grandmother Mrs. Magnotti who was a client. I sold her Westerleigh home when I first started in the business. That connected me with your Mom and we had great respect for one another. Our conversations always ended in laughter.
RIP 🙏 you were really special !
Diane Malagreca says
My heartfelt condolences to the Gannon family on the passing of Ms. Gannon. She was a kind spirit and any dealings I had with her in business were educational and inspiring. She was a very bright and compassionate soul.
Angela says
My thoughts and prayers to all. My memories of her is she was a beautiful person inside and out. May you rest in peace🙏🙏🙏💔
Len Reina Exp Realty says
Always a pleasure to be around. A true business women and she was one of the few to give me shot when I was younger to help her buyers obtain a mortgage. She will surely be missed in the community. May she Rest In Peace. A great soul with a great heart>
Sally Ann says
Dear Tom and family,
Prayers have already been said and will continue. I remember meeting you and your mom early in the 90’s. Each time I came into the office, your mom would tell me about real estate situations and how she handled them. She was a straight shooter and I liked it. She also told me how and why she became a realtor because she knew that I was impressed that she, and very few other woman at the time, had their own real estate businesses on the island. Kudos to her for her success and for raising two fine sons.
VIncent Zaloom says
To a woman I will never forget. My deepest condolences. Rachel was very special to me. She was a pioneer in our industry as well. I was fortunate enough to do some of my first real estate work with her, and later served with her on the SIBOR Board of Directors and on various committees. We also co-chaired the MLS rules committee for a number of years.
She will always be in my heart. Thoughts and prayer with you and your family, Tom
Vincent Zaloom, Jr.
Marion and Gregory Kolbasuk says
Tom, Lisa and Family,
Rachel is at peace – reunited with all those who touched her life. She will be remembered as a kind and fun loving person. Thank goodness she possessed such real estate acumen enabling me to achieve my beautiful home. 💔💔💔
Arlene Trunzo says
Heartfelt and sincere condolences to the Gannon family. Rachel was a lovely person. May beautiful memories of her sustain you now and always.
Peggy Mende says
I first met Rachel when I was 12 years old when she moved into our neighborhood in Westerleigh. Her sons Kenny and Tom then become part of our childhood friends. Little did I know that Tom would be my brother-in-law one day! I remember all the fun times we had growing up. Rachel and her mom Mrs Magnotti we’re always friendly and kind. Then as I got older I remember Rachel always showing up at our family parties with those delicious desserts coming back from a weekend in Atlantic City. She always had great stories about life, real estate and growing up in Brooklyn. She will be missed and never forgotten. Rest In Peace Rachel!
Laura & Charles Mooney says
We met Rachael in 1979 after having one child and wishing to buy a home. She helped us get a home and a mortgage with only $1500 down! If it was not for her, we probably would have never purchased a home. She was confident she could help us and she did! Other realtors refused to work with us as our budget was too low for them. Our first home was $47,000 in West Brighton, we sold that house five years later for $125,000! Today our third home is worth over one million and because of her here we are. Thank you Rachael, you went the extra mile to help a clueless young couple fulfill their dream of owning a home in their hometown. Our sincere sympathy. RIP.
Fran Reali says
To the Gannon Family
Your mom and I go back more than 40 years ago when I started in the business at Century 21 Papp where Mom was the Top Producer sitting next to her good friend Verna Townsley who also passed away
She was always the consummate professional always the lady
She respected herself and others respected her
She was a tough cookie but always fair and honest
Most of all she loved her family
May she have eternal peace in the arm’s of the lord and surrounded by those who went home before her
Sincerely
Fran and Frank Reali
Michael & Georgianna Diaz says
Our deepest sympathy. May she rest in the eternal peace of God and continue to watch over her beloved family.
Diane LaFronza says
To Tom and the Entire Gannon Family
My sincere condolences for your loss. I had the pleasure of selling a couple of her listings – many, many, many years ago. Rachael was a true professional n compassionate Lady. Classy and well respected in RE industry. RIP 😇
Michael Diaz says
To Tom and the Gannon family I met your mom almost 45 years ago she was wonderful person and great realtor always fair and honest may she rest in eternal peace’s my prayers with your family
Elena Maestrone says
My deepest condolences to the Gannon Family on the passing of their Mom. She was a very fine woman that I had the pleasure of meeting and working with for several years. Her knowledge of the real estate industry was endless, she was a true professional.
May your memories of her help you get thru this difficult time, may she rest in peace.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Al Mondello says
Tom & family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was such an extraordinary woman with a vibrant personality. I’ll always remember escorting her at the CASC fashion show as she wore a beautiful designer gown. She was the star of the runway. She received so many compliments and wound up purchasing the gown.
Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Kathyann Bodell says
What a beautiful soul Rachael was. It was an honor to have known her, she had such a huge heart. Peace, Prayers & Love.