Robert J. Jabor, Sr.

Former owner Perillo’s Sub Shop;

Robert J. “Bob” Jabor, Sr., 86, formerly lived in Peabody before recently moving back to Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 13, 2022, at Lowell General Hospital.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, May 1, 1936, the son of the late Louis J. and the late Anna (Massood) Jabour, he attended Lowell schools and Lowell High School.

A veteran of the Korean War, Bob proudly served his country as a member of the U. S. Army.

Bob spent most of his career in the restaurant industry as a professional cook at many various restaurants in the Greater Boston area. He was also the former Owner of Perillo’s Sub Shop in Woburn.

He was a man of many interests, including trips to the casino, racetracks and keno stores.

Bob had a great personality who enjoyed talking to people and making them laugh.

Bob is survived a daughter Leslie Jabor of Oceanside, CA; a son Joseph Jabor of Wakefield; a grandson Joshua King; a sister Rosemary F. Joseph of Lowell; a brother Richard J. Jabour of Lowell.

He was also the father of the late Michael Jabor and the late Robert J. Jabor, Jr.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Thursday morning August 25, 2022, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in Lowell at 11 o’clock followed by his burial at the Westlawn Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Katherine M. Gannon

Beloved sister, aunt and grand aunt;

Katherine M. Gannon, 61, of Lowell, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2022, at D’Youville Living and Wellness Community in Lowell.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, December 19, 1960, the daughter of the late Richard G. and the late Agnes Marie (Stevenson) Gannon, Sr., she was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lawrence.

Katherine was active in several volunteer activities and also enjoyed crocheting and gardening.

However, her greatest joy was when she was with her family whom she deeply loved.

Katherine is survived by four brothers Richard G. Gannon, Jr. and his wife Charlotte of Dracut, Hugh S. Gannon and his wife Brenda of Lowell, Patrick D. Gannon of Medford and Thomas F. Gannon of Tyngsboro; her sister-in-law Mary Gannon of Haymarket, VA; eleven nieces and nephews and many grandnieces and grandnephews.

She was also the sister of the late Edward J. Gannon who died in November of 2021.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Wednesday August 17, 2022, from 4 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated Thursday morning at ST. RITA CHURCH at 10 o’clock followed by burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to D’Youville Life & Wellness Community Foundation, 981 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854 - https://www.dyouville.org/dyouville-foundation/. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Peter Daniel Hallissy

Peter Daniel Hallissy, of Cotuit, but formerly of Lowell, MA passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital.

The best days of his long life were those spent with Rebecca, his wife of nearly fifteen years.

Born in Biddeford, Maine, on July 3, 1940, he was the son of the late John J. and the late Sheila (Battle) Hallissy. Peter grew up in Lowell and was a graduate of St. Margaret Grammar School and Keith Academy Class of 1958.

After graduation, he enlisted in the 26th Yankee Division of the National Guard and held a lifelong respect for veterans and an interest in military history.

Peter was a self-made man, a visionary in his field. His passion for automobiles took him from Peter’s Auto Sales on Moody Street in Lowell in the 1960s to multiple dealerships in the Merrimack Valley: Colonial Chevrolet in Chelmsford, Hallissy Chevrolet and Hallissy Lincoln Mercury in Lowell, the innovative Auto Mall in Tewksbury and finally, Dartmouth Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep in North Dartmouth, MA. His Lowell complex was one of the largest auto dealerships in the United States at the time.

He retired in 2009, but never lost his love for cars and the business. His employees were family and remained with him for decades, and he was a generous supporter of community causes.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife Rebecca (Procopio) Hallissy of Cotuit, and his dear sister, Sheila Hallissy of Lowell, his brother-in-law Mark Procopio of La Jolla CA., as well as many cousins from coast to coast. He was predeceased by his stepson Christian Ewton, with whom he shared a deep and loving bond.

Peter and Rebecca enjoyed life on the Cape and they frequently travelled to Rebecca’s hometown of La Jolla, California, and to Palm Beach, Florida, but a part of his heart always remained in Lowell. “What’s going on in Lowell?” and “What’s in the Sun?” were always of interest. He cherished his many friends.

It was Peter’s wish that services be private with no calling hours. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Peter and Rebecca’s favorite charities the Boston Children’s Hospital www.childrenshospital.org , the Pine Street Inn www.pinestreetinn.org , and Feed the Children www.feedthechildren.org. E-condolences to www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) – 458-8768.

Andre J. “Andy” Coleman

Beloved Father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend;

Andre J. “Andy” Coleman, 79, of Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 9, 2022, at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA.

He was the loving husband for 47 years of the late Patricia A. (McMillian) Coleman who died in 2016 and whom he still misses dearly.

Born in Lowell, MA, on December 9, 1942, the son of the late Walter and the late Grace (Chateauneuf) Coleman, Andy attended the Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He continued his education at Newbury College.

Andy proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era and received the National Defense service medal.

Prior to his retirement, Andy worked as a supervisor for the Missile Defense Department at Raytheon Corporation, in the Lowell and Andover plants, for over 40 years.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 63 in Salem, New Hampshire.

Andy had a smile that lit up a room. He spent his final years in Tyngsborough, spending time with his beloved grandchildren.

Over the course of his life Andy enjoyed many trips and activities with family and friends highlighted by his trip to Ireland with his wife and two daughters.

He liked going to the beach with his wife Patti, camping and playing cribbage with his siblings, children, nieces and nephews, and playing golf during his retirement. He took great pride in cooking his French white beans, making his green pea soup and his famous barley soup.

Andy also enjoyed listening to his favorite shows on WCAP and WRKO radio each morning, watching Patriots games with family and his favorite horror movies.

He is survived by two daughters: June Coleman-Menezes and her husband Colin of Menezes of Pepperell, MA, Julie O’Malley and her husband Stephen of Tyngsborough, MA; six grandchildren Maya, Miles, Blake, and Lucie Menezes and Eiley and Shannah O’Malley; two sisters Nancy Theroux and her husband Norman of Lowell, MA, and Carol King of Dracut, MA; two brothers Gerald Coleman and his wife Candy of Salem, NH, and Danny Coleman and his wife Gail of Salem, NH; and many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

He was the brother of the late Normand Coleman, Richard Coleman, Kathleen Doyle, and Lorraine Daniels. He is also pre-deceased by his two best friends, his brother-in-law Tom King, and his cousin Richard “Butchy” Couture.

At his request all services were held privately for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.  Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to American Legion Post 63, 38 Millville Street in Salem, NH, 03079. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA - (978) 458-8768.