Frank J. Gannon III

Frank J. Gannon III, 71, of South Whitehall Twp., passed away September 16, 2020 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Irene B. (Belzecky) Gannon, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage on June 14th. Born in Allentown, he was the son of the late Frank J. II and Alma (Kistler) Gannon. Frank received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from The University of Charleston in West Virginia. He was the owner and operator of Gannon's Gourmet Foods for the last 40 years at the Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market. Frank was a member of the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Siena, Allentown. He was proud of being a universal blood donor to newborns. He was an amazing mentor to many young people, loved animals and his pets and adored his grandchildren. Frank was extremely kind, gentle, compassionate and very philosophical. He had an amazing sense of humor, even after his stroke. Frank will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors: Loving Wife, Irene; Children, Adam D. Gannon, Lisa M. Gannon and Danielle P. Rauch; Sister, Gail Araktingi; Grandchildren, Tyler and Sierra Rauch and Alex Gannon; Nieces and Nephews. Services: 3PM Sunday, Sept. 20th at Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th & Hamilton Streets, Allentown. A viewing will be held Sunday 12Noon-3PM at the funeral home. Masks must be worn and social distance will be maintained. Please sign Guest Book on www.themorningcall.com/obits