Phillip J. Cannella III

Cannella Phillip J., III Delaware County native and visionary Founder of Crash Proof Retirement®, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at 2:30 A.M., surrounded by his wife and longtime business partner, Joann Small-Cannella, and his family. He was 69 years old and was laid to rest on January 14, 2025 at The Gardens of Boca Raton Cemetery and Funeral Home. He is survived by his loving wife (as he called her, his bride), Joann Small-Cannella, his children, Jessica Cannella, Erica Cannella, Phillip Cannella IV, Brennen Cannella, step-children, Traci Stillman (Matthew), Kimberly Joffe (Issac), Jason Small, grandchildren, Lucas Small-Stillman, Sebastian Martinez, Mikayla Joffe, Gavin Joffe, Declan Stillman, Jocelyn Stillman, sisters, Marlene Shields (Michael), Marianne Brattelli (John), and Gina Debellis (Joseph), and brother Pete Cannella. Phil's illustrious 51-year career transformed the financial landscape in the greater Philadelphia region, helping over 6,000 Crash Proof® Consumers navigate their retirement future. He founded Crash Proof Retirement®, launched the Crash Proof Retirement® Show on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, and established his own media company, Retirement Media, Inc. The Cannella family asks that any donation made in Phil's name be donated to Semper Fi and America's Fund by visiting: https://www.givesignup.org/PhillipJCannellaIII. In Phil's own words, "You can make a living from what you earn, but you can make a life from what you give." There will be a Celebration of Life on February 22, 2025 at Springfield Country Club from 12 P.M. to 3 P.M. for those who would like to pay their respects. Please call 1-800-722-9728 to RSVP.