John L. Canova Jr.

Canova

JOHN L. Canova JR. 9/14/1937 - 3/24/2022

John died at his home in Boulder, CO on March 24, 2022. The son of John and Helen Canova, he was born in New York City and grew up in Glen Rock, NJ. He attended and played football at Ridgewood High School. and Lehigh University '59. He received his MBA from Columbia University. He was a proud member of the U.S. Marine Corps. John began his career in New York City at Doubleday Publishing where he met Ellen Sullivan and began their partnership of 58 years together. He was a senior executive in marketing for Time Inc at Time-Life Books and at St. Anthony's Publishing. A resident of McLean, VA for 40 years, John enjoyed his yearly sailing trips from New Jersey to Maine, as well as fishing, golfing and traveling throughout the world. He was an avid gardener wherever he lived. A kind, caring, considerate, and generous man, John mentored prisoners at Offender Aid Restoration in Virginia. In Boulder, he volunteered with Bridge House, Focus Reentry and Boulder Parks and Recreation. He and Ellen brought smiles to the thankful clients of Meals on Wheels.

John is survived by his sister Kathleen, his wife Ellen, their three children Elisa (Andrew), Emily (John), John (Lisa). He adored all his six grandchildren Quinn, Kieran, Baker, Alice, Sydney and Ava, as well as his many nieces and nephews who all loved him dearly. John was a cherished friend and inspiration, bringing happiness, laughter, humor and encouragement to all he met. His last gift to help others was to donate his body to Anatomical Board of Colorado. No service planned. You can honor John by making donations to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society or to John's memorial garden at https://tinyurl.com/johncanovagarden