Dorothy Fanning
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Dorothy Ann Hagerty Fanning died peacefully on Oct. 1 at her home.
Dorothy was born in 1931 in New York City. She was the daughter of Florence and Edward Hagerty. She was predeceased by her siblings, Edward, Jane and Eileen.
Dorothy grew up in Scarsdale. She graduated from Good Counsel High School, then went to Grasslands School of Nursing, where she received her degree in 1952.
Dorothy was married to John (Jack) Fanning on June 6, 1953, in Phoenix, Ariz. They eventually moved back east to Rye, then finally in Yorktown, where they raised their seven children. Yorktown was their home for over 50 years.
Dorothy had an accomplished career in nursing, working in many roles, being highly successful in all. She went on to get her master’s degree in nursing from Pace University. Throughout the remainder of her career, she worked in administration, education and health services. Dorothy’s nursing career extended through 2000 when she retired from Columbia University as director of health services. She always worked toward excellence in her profession.
Dorothy then joined the family business, Fanning Electric, which Jack and Dorothy established in 1965, and is now operated by her son, Mark, and his wife, Mary. Fanning Electric was one of her most rewarding positions, working with her son and grandsons until 2017 when she officially retired.
She is survived by children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. They have all been the light of her life. Dorothy always enjoyed being involved in everyone’s life. She loved family gatherings and made each and every one of her family members feel included and special.
Dorothy lived a full life with so many people who loved her and will miss her on a daily basis. Her greatest love was her family.
Dorothy was predeceased by her loving son, John, in 1978; her friend, partner and husband, Jack, in 2006; and wonderful son-in-law Robert Sickles in 2020.
Dorothy left behind Patricia and Steve Marlin, their daughters and spouses Victoria and Brian Armocida and Rachael and Alex Presnal; Richard and Aileen Fanning and their sons and spouses, Liam and Kate Fanning, Connor and Stephanie Fanning and Tim and Shelbey Fanning; Kathleen and Bill Woods and their daughters and spouses, Erin and Hector Bermudez and Shannon and Thomas Odenthal; Mark and Mary Fanning and their children and spouses, Caitlyn and Pat Dilena, Taylor and Mallory Fanning, Alysha and Jermaine Gordon and Kyle and Tiffany Fanning; Mary and Bob Froats and their children and spouses, Jessica and Jeff Bigas, Jackie and Shaun Hagey, Ryan and Banoo Froats and John Froats; and Ann Sickles and her children and spouse, Kelsey and Drew Klein, Bridget Sickles and Colin Sickles.
Dorothy also left 18 great-grandchildren behind, Brayden, Benjamin, James, Nicholas, Jack, Thomas, Emily, Norah, Sean, Jack, Anderson, John, Chloe, Scott, Reid, Gabriel, Harper and Kendall, and several nieces and nephews in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Arizona and Florida.
Dorothy was a unique and special person, an incredible gift to us all. Dorothy built an amazing family and will be greatly missed by all who loved her.
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