Gordon A. Ennis

Mr. Gordon Anselm Ennis, 75, of Cos Cob, CT died peacefully on December 20, 2022 at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT.

A Funeral Mass will be offered in Our Lady Grace Church, 225 Bellevue Ave., Penndel, PA on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 9:30 am. Interment will be private.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Mr. Ennis grew up in Missouri and Penndel, PA. His successful career in Insurance moved the family to New Jersey, Chicago, IL, Noblesville, IN, Harrisburg, PA, McLean, VA and Avon, CT. In 1989 they moved to their present residence in Cos Cob, CT.

He was a graduate of St. Mary's Manor High School in Penndel, PA with the Class of 1964, graduated with a Bachelor's degree from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA in 1968 and attended Catholic University. He achieved the rank of Major with the US Army.

Mr. Ennis had a long professional career in the insurance industry. He worked for 15 years with Allstate Insurance Company as controller of the northeast region; as President of Merchants and Businesses Insurance in Harrisburg, PA; as President/CEO of Rockwood Holding in Pittsburgh, PA; as President/CEO for Firemen's Insurance Company in McLean, VA; as Senior Vice-President for W.R. Berkley Corporation in Greenwich, CT; and as a consultant for Northwestern Mutual.

Throughout his life, Mr. Ennis enjoyed the outdoors - as a young man he earned the rank of Life Scout with BSA Troop 19 in Langhorne, PA, achieving camping, backpacking and life skills that would serve him well especially when he had a family of his own. He took every opportunity to give his family the "outdoor" experience - visiting over 50 national parks. He also was an avid stamp collector. And he was active in whatever community he resided - being a member of the Knights of Columbus in Warminster, PA and serving a chairperson of the Finance Committee of the RTM (Representative Town Meeting) in Greenwich, CT.

He was predeceased by his son Brian Ennis; his parents, John Gordon and Antoinette Constance (nee Spada) Ennis; and his siblings, Maria and John.

Mr. Ennis is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen A. (nee Lynskey) Ennis; his loving children, Maria Ennis, Gordon J. Ennis and Jason B. Ennis; and cherished grandchildren, Devon, Olivia, Dawson and Lorenzo. He is also survived by his siblings, James A. Ennis, Diane Ennis Harris and Gregory A. Ennis and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, PO Box 807,
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-9988 would be appreciated.

Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com.