ROBERT IGNATIUS GANNON, 68, of OCEAN GROVE, passed away Saturday evening, March 20, 2010 with his children at his bedside at the Jersey Shore Uninversity Medical Center, Neptune, after a valiant battle with diabetes and vascular disease. Robert or Bob was born on February 16, 1942 in Jersey City, NJ to Laurette Norris Gannon and William Patrick Gannon. Bob was the youngest of 5 children, William Jr., Laurette, Joseph, and Gregory. Bob was educated at St. Patrick's Grammar School in Jersey City, NJ and graduated Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ in 1959. A stand-out athlete at Marist, Bob pitched the school's first ever No-Hitter baseball game in 1958. After a brief stint at Oklahoma State University, Robert returned to Jersey City and worked in several capacities before starting Busy Bee Temporary Service Agency with his brother Greg. Robert served in the United States Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1963. Robert married Evelyn Riley in 1968 and settled in Rutherford, NJ in 1975 and attended St. Mary's parish. Robert left Busy Bee to pursue teaching and was conferred a Bachelor of Arts Degree in the Classics, Cum Laude, in 1988 from Fordham University. Robert taught Latin, Greek, and History at Morristown High School, Westfield High School, Montclair Kimberly Academy, and at Ocean Township High School. Robert coached sports throughout his life as well. He coached baseball, softball, and ice hockey. He helped shape the St. Peter's Prep, Jersey City, ice hockey program by coaching the junior varsity squad from 1984-1991. Bob's unique teaching and coaching style was praised by his students and peers alike. Robert loved the ocean. He moved to Ocean Grove, NJ in 1995 and enjoyed spending his time riding his bicycle and at the beach playing with friends and relatives. Robert is survived by his children: Christopher and wife Barbara, Nancy, Peter and wife Micaela, and Jeanne. Grandpa will be remembered by grandchildren, Dylan, Ryan, Hailey, Declan, and Samantha. Robert is survived by his siblings Gregory and wife Adele, Laurette BeBe and husband Bill, Ms. Elaine Gannon, and Ms. Lois Gannon. He is remembered by all in the Gannon and Riley families. He was predeceased by former spouse Evelyn Gannon, July 31, 2009. Relatives and friends were invited to call on both Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Thursday, March 25th at 11:00 AM at The Roman Catholic Church of the Ascension, 501 Brinley Avenue, Bradley Beach. A farewell ceremony with military honors followed on the Ocean Grove Fishing Pier. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Mary's Place by the Sea, PO Box 86, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756, online at www.marysplacebythesea.org , or to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA, 22311, online at www.diabetes.org , would be appreciated.