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JOHN CANNON Obituary
Formerly of Forest Hills, recently a resident of Beatty Pointe in Monroeville, age 97, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Grace Ellen (Kavanaugh) Cannon. Precious father of Maureen Cannon of Monroeville, John 'Jack" (Susan) Cannon of VA, Mary Ellen Cannon of NH and Joyce Marie (Michael) Jacob of Monroeville. Dear grandfather of Joe Cannon, Susan (Matt) Heck, Philip (Katelyn) Burke, Melissa Jacob, Bridget Jacob, Jack Jacob and Connor Jacob. Great-grandfather of Otto Francis and Eliza Grace Heck. John was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran and a retired lineman for Duquesne Light Co. He was a lively man who made others around him feel better. He had a great love of God, family and country. Friends are welcome on Saturday from 10:30-12:30 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, INC; 700 Linden Ave. at Cable; East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Maurice Church on Saturday at 1 p.m. John will be laid to rest in Homewood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Plum Senior Center, 499 New Texas Rd., Pgh., PA 15239.
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March 22, 2020
Extending my sincere sympathy to the Cannon Family.
Jack was my Dad's cousin, and my Godfather. I have not seen him for many years, and have been trying to locate him. So very sorry to learn of his passing.
Lynda Regan
Pittsburgh
March 5, 2020
John was a lovely man, who made me feel welcome on multiple occasions. I am saddened to learn of his passing.
February 7, 2020
Sorry to learn John's passing. I remember him shoveling a path in the snow across the center strip along then Ardmore so I could cross. Truly one of my favorite customers.
Your old paperboy, Tom Grove
February 7, 2020
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Joyce DeLuca
February 6, 2020
John was a dedicated line-dancer. I enjoyed having him in my class at the Penn Hills Senior Center for many years.
February 6, 2020
He was our Uncle Jack so much fun to be around I can speak for all us to say we all loved him very much. So said to hear of his passing. Sending hugs and prayers to the family.
Love,
Judy, Tom and family
Tom Grove
February 6, 2020
So sorry to learn of John's passing. Truly one of my favorite customers. I recall him shoveling a path through the snow across the median strip for me to walk.
You old paper boy, Tom Grove
February 6, 2020
Dear Maureen and family.
I remember how your mom and dad were such good friends with my parents (Tim and Ann Horgan). Please accept my sincere condolences to all of you. How lucky you all were to have your dad in your lives for so long.
Ann Horgan
(from the Irish Center)
February 6, 2020
So sorry to learn of your fathers passing. I recall him shoveling a path for me to cross to the other side of the Ardmore. truly one of may favorite customers.
Your old paper boy, Tom Grove
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