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Frederick CANNIFF Obituary

CANNIFF, Frederick W. "Fred" Age 87, a longtime resident of Randolph, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 26, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Beloved husband for sixty-six years of Nannette M. (McGrail) Canniff. Devoted father of Karen Canniff of Ocala, FL, Jeffrey Canniff and his wife, Shirley of Randolph, Frederick Canniff, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Norwood, Dawn Marie Forrest and her husband, Hugh of Salem, Gary Canniff of Randolph, Christopher Canniff and his wife, Lisa of Arlington, Peter Canniff and his wife, Nicole of Tyngsboro, Sean Canniff of Randolph, Suzanne Canniff Wilkinson of Dunnellon, FL and Andrew Canniff and his wife, Margaret of Randolph. Fred is also survived by twenty grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Cherished son of the late J. Clarence and Evelyn D. (Warmington) Canniff. Dear brother of E. Reid Canniff and his wife, Madelyn of Quincy and predeceased by Doreen A. Croke and James C. Canniff, Jr. Dear brother-in-law of Carol and Richard Fletcher of Braintree and Paul Croke of Hingham. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Thursday, May 2, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held at the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON, on Wednesday, May 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. Interment in Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. For those who wish, donations in Fred's memory may be made to Health Equity International, 40 Glen Avenue, Newton, MA 02459, formerly the Saint Boniface Haiti Foundation or to Saint Rock Haiti Foundation, 372 Granite Avenue, #1, Milton, MA 02186. To view the full obituary or to leave the Canniff's a condolence message, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Apr. 28 to Apr. 29, 2024.

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Lenny (Fox Hill Village) & Karen Gilmore

May 4, 2024

We're so sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace and look down upon all his wonderful family to watch over and guide all of you...

God Bless Him and God Bless America...

Sincerely,
Lenny & Karen Gilmore

Nancy Connolly

April 28, 2024

To the Canniff family I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts & prayers at this time. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - East Milton Square

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Saint John the Baptist Church

44 School Street, Quincy, MA

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