Bob MacKinnon, a former Canisius College student-athlete, coach and athletic director, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the age of 87. A member of the first induction class to Canisius’ Sports Hall of Fame in 1963 and a member of the Canisius graduating Class of 1950, MacKinnon was the head coach and led the Golden Griffin men’s basketball program from 1959-72, where he posted 142 career wins, ranking second all-time in program history.
Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, July 9 from 2-8 p.m., at Perna Funeral Home, located at 1671 Maple Road in Williamsville, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 10 at St. Gregory the Great Roman Catholic Church, which is located at 200 St. Gregory Court, Williamsville. A time for the mass will be announced when it is available.
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