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John Canarina

Savannah, Georgia

May 19, 1934 – Aug 25, 2025 (Age 91)

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BORN
May 19, 1934
DIED
August 25, 2025
AGE
91
LOCATION
Savannah, Georgia

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John Canarina, 91, passed away on August 25, 2025, at his home in Savannah, Georgia. John was born in New York City, the son of John and Mary Canarina. He grew up in Tuckahoe, New York, and graduated from Eastchester High School in Tuckahoe in 1952. He earned a music scholarship to the...

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Maestro John Canarina authored "Uncle Sam's Orchestra" telling the history of the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra of which he was one of the conductors in the late 1950's. My late husband John Kolpitcke treasured the book that Canarina graciously autographed at the 55th 7ASO reunion. We did not know about the impressive Canarina musical career post 7ASO but are grateful for his contributions to the world of classical music and to know that he was loved by his students and colleagues.