He was the husband of the late M. Corinne (Murphy) Scannell who died in 2009 to whom he was married for 59 years. He was son of the late Philip L. Scannell, Sr. and the late Mary J. (Cooney) Scannell. He received his early education in the Lowell school system then graduated from Keith Academy. He attended Lowell Technological Institute (now UMASS-Lowell) but his education was interrupted by WWII. Upon returning home after being honorably discharged; he graduated from Franklin Institute, Boston, MA with a degree in Structural Engineering.
He resided with his family in Lowell, MA and was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
He was a World War II veteran. His first mission was in England with the 304th -- 610 Ordinance Battalion where he was responsible to maintain, supply and service all ordinance equipment needed by invasion troops. The day after D-Day a directive came down from Allied Supreme Command, due to the tremendous amount of casualties incurred, volunteers were requested from the service troops in England. Two weeks later he landed in Normandy on Omaha Beach as a replacement. He served as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army as a member of the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion. A decorated World War II veteran he was awarded 2 Bronze Service Stars (Central Europe Campaigns and Service for the Rhineland), Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal.
Before retiring he was President of Scannell Boiler Works, which was founded in 1860, and President of Lowell Iron and Steel Corp. In addition, he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Lowell Lodge of Elks, and the American Legion. He was a founding member of the Lowell Regatta Festival Committee and the Clover Club. He served on the Board of Directors of Notre Dame Academy, Tyngsboro, MA. He was also a lifetime member of Vesper Country Club and the Lowell Motor Boat Club.
He is survived by a son; 3 daughters; many grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
He was the brother of the late Philip L. Scannell, Jr., Robert F. Scannell, and James E. Scannell. Also predeceased by his sisters-in-law, Helen M. Paturzo and Marvenna Gallant.
He resided with his family in Lowell, MA and was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
He was a World War II veteran. His first mission was in England with the 304th -- 610 Ordinance Battalion where he was responsible to maintain, supply and service all ordinance equipment needed by invasion troops. The day after D-Day a directive came down from Allied Supreme Command, due to the tremendous amount of casualties incurred, volunteers were requested from the service troops in England. Two weeks later he landed in Normandy on Omaha Beach as a replacement. He served as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army as a member of the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion. A decorated World War II veteran he was awarded 2 Bronze Service Stars (Central Europe Campaigns and Service for the Rhineland), Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal.
Before retiring he was President of Scannell Boiler Works, which was founded in 1860, and President of Lowell Iron and Steel Corp. In addition, he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Lowell Lodge of Elks, and the American Legion. He was a founding member of the Lowell Regatta Festival Committee and the Clover Club. He served on the Board of Directors of Notre Dame Academy, Tyngsboro, MA. He was also a lifetime member of Vesper Country Club and the Lowell Motor Boat Club.
He is survived by a son; 3 daughters; many grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
He was the brother of the late Philip L. Scannell, Jr., Robert F. Scannell, and James E. Scannell. Also predeceased by his sisters-in-law, Helen M. Paturzo and Marvenna Gallant.
He was the husband of the late M. Corinne (Murphy) Scannell who died in 2009 to whom he was married for 59 years. He was son of the late Philip L. Scannell, Sr. and the late Mary J. (Cooney) Scannell. He received his early education in the Lowell school system then graduated from Keith Academy. He attended Lowell Technological Institute (now UMASS-Lowell) but his education was interrupted by WWII. Upon returning home after being honorably discharged; he graduated from Franklin Institute, Boston, MA with a degree in Structural Engineering.
He resided with his family in Lowell, MA and was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
He was a World War II veteran. His first mission was in England with the 304th -- 610 Ordinance Battalion where he was responsible to maintain, supply and service all ordinance equipment needed by invasion troops. The day after D-Day a directive came down from Allied Supreme Command, due to the tremendous amount of casualties incurred, volunteers were requested from the service troops in England. Two weeks later he landed in Normandy on Omaha Beach as a replacement. He served as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army as a member of the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion. A decorated World War II veteran he was awarded 2 Bronze Service Stars (Central Europe Campaigns and Service for the Rhineland), Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal.
Before retiring he was President of Scannell Boiler Works, which was founded in 1860, and President of Lowell Iron and Steel Corp. In addition, he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Lowell Lodge of Elks, and the American Legion. He was a founding member of the Lowell Regatta Festival Committee and the Clover Club. He served on the Board of Directors of Notre Dame Academy, Tyngsboro, MA. He was also a lifetime member of Vesper Country Club and the Lowell Motor Boat Club.
He is survived by a son; 3 daughters; many grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
He was the brother of the late Philip L. Scannell, Jr., Robert F. Scannell, and James E. Scannell. Also predeceased by his sisters-in-law, Helen M. Paturzo and Marvenna Gallant.
He resided with his family in Lowell, MA and was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
He was a World War II veteran. His first mission was in England with the 304th -- 610 Ordinance Battalion where he was responsible to maintain, supply and service all ordinance equipment needed by invasion troops. The day after D-Day a directive came down from Allied Supreme Command, due to the tremendous amount of casualties incurred, volunteers were requested from the service troops in England. Two weeks later he landed in Normandy on Omaha Beach as a replacement. He served as Staff Sergeant in the United States Army as a member of the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion. A decorated World War II veteran he was awarded 2 Bronze Service Stars (Central Europe Campaigns and Service for the Rhineland), Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal.
Before retiring he was President of Scannell Boiler Works, which was founded in 1860, and President of Lowell Iron and Steel Corp. In addition, he was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Lowell Lodge of Elks, and the American Legion. He was a founding member of the Lowell Regatta Festival Committee and the Clover Club. He served on the Board of Directors of Notre Dame Academy, Tyngsboro, MA. He was also a lifetime member of Vesper Country Club and the Lowell Motor Boat Club.
He is survived by a son; 3 daughters; many grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
He was the brother of the late Philip L. Scannell, Jr., Robert F. Scannell, and James E. Scannell. Also predeceased by his sisters-in-law, Helen M. Paturzo and Marvenna Gallant.
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