Dad was one of two children born to Bridgett and Joseph Noonan. The Noonans came from Ireland and settled in Boston. Dad's older brother, James Noonan, married Lillian. They settled in West Roxbury, Mass. and did not have children. Uncle Jim was a highway engineer for the state of Mass. My father for many years was in charge of a large western U.S. sales district for Remmington Rand typewritters. Later, he sold real estate in California.