By Kevin McCauley
John Concannon, former president of the New York Financial Writers Assn. (1971-72) and PR director for the Big Apple's St. Patrick's Day Parade for nearly 20 years ('66-85), died March 3 in Austin. He was 86.
The Bronx native got his journalism start in the mail room at Collier's Magazine. He worked there for six years, departing in 1954 as writer of the "What's New" column.
Moving to Newsweek, Concannon rose to the associate editor slot before retiring in 1989. He then contributed to the Irish Echo, served as national historian for the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and co-wrote the book, "The Irish American Who's Who."
Donations in Concannon's name go to the Irish Christian Brothers, 33 Pryer Terrace, New Rochelle, NY 10804.
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