JONN-CANALE-Obituary

JONN WHITFIELD CANALE

Memphis, Tennessee

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John Whitfield “Whit” Canale, 69, returned to the loving arms of Jesus September 17, 2011. Whit was born in Memphis on December 27, 1941. He graduated from Catholic High School for Boys in 1960. He attended University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where he played football and received his Bachelor of...

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No one can remember Whit or George without remembering their kindness and friendship . It was a trait that was part of the Canale family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Have faith they are both with our Lord.
Freeman Mahoney

I knew Whit when I was in high school. My memories of Whit are fond. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Whit was always friendly and kind. God bless all of the Canale family.
Carole Young

I had the pleasure of working with Whit at Ronco Foods for several years. He was a fine and admirable man; always with a smile and a kind word.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Whitney, and your entire family on this loss. We know you will miss him deeply.
With sincerity~ Phil and Erle Schuyler

He was a member of a family who treasured honor, integrity, courage and faith. Compassion and respect naturally came to this man.
A man's man. A true sportsman. All of these descriptions fit him.
I grieve with his family at his passing, but I rejoice knowing exactly where he is right now. 1st draft, first string and starting on the line with St. Michael!
This man was truly a Saint if ever one existed.

Sorry to hear about Whit's passing. He was a friendly person. Didn't he play for the AFL Miami Dolphins and Boston Patriots after college? and the Memphis Gtizzlies WFL team? He was nice to everybody.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Canale Family. May God bless you and hold you close to His Heart during this difficult time.

September 20, 2011
On behalf of the Class of 1959 I would like to express our sympathies and sorrow. The "Wiz Kids of CHS made a very large difference in each of our lives. Rest in Peace Whit and George.

Robert Wade, Social Circle, Georgia

I was a freshman football player at UT when Whit was a senior. He and the Canale boys at UT were very kind to me and I considered them friends. I am sorry to hear of Whit's passing, but I know what kind of person he was.