Schenectady, New York
Samuel "Earle" Canavan died February 9, 2016, at his home in Malibu, California, at age 78. Earle was born December 5, 1937, in Portadown, Northern Ireland, to Samuel George and Lily (Mayes) Canavan. He emigrated to the United States with his family in 1951 and settled in Amsterdam, NY. Earle...
Read MoreEarle was one of the most fascinating men I encountered in my days trying to expand the magnesium market... he had an amazing energy and make it happen attitude. I'll never forget my time visiting him, Betty and April at their place in Malibu. Earle will be remembered as an innovator in the Automotive World.
Jerry Dacus
September 19, 2025 | Work
Just came across this. I met Earle and worked on his pick up crew at Pocono in the late 70´s. Fond memories of those times and the gentle truly nice man and resourceful competitor he was.
Joe McLaughlin
August 21, 2022
