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CANNATA, RICHARD " DICK" W. Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Richard "Dick" Walter Cannata passed away on June 22, 2012, at the age of 62, at his house in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Dick was born on August 17, 1949, in Quincy, MA, to Harry and Shirley Cannata. He was a retired Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and most recently worked in the private sector. He held a PhD in Space Plasma Physics from the University of Michigan. He is also known for his love of sailing, steel drums and Jimmy Buffet music. Dick is survived by his wife of 36 years, Patricia; their three children, Lesley, Cristine and Bryan; and two sons-in-law, Michael and Patrick. A memorial gathering will be held at Beach Funeral Home - East Chapel, 1689 S. Patrick Drive, Indian Harbour Beach, on June 27 from 3-4 pm with a full military honors service to begin at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dick's name to either of two charities that were close to his heart - The Wounded Warrior Project (http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/) and The Haven for Children (www.thehavenforchildren.com). Anyone wishing to share a memory or send the family a message is asked to please visit Dick's guestbook at: www.beachfuneralhome.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2012.

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t.j. manuel

July 12, 2012

sleep good colonel (major) your command at Ramey left us all with memories that we will always keep.

Linda Versprille

July 11, 2012

You are missed my friend. Our 10 year community of summer pan friends is richer for the pleasure of having played with you.

June 27, 2012

Trusting in God's Promises
Comfort for your sorrow,
courage for each day,
Strength to face this journey,
His Word to light your way,
His peace to fill your heart,
although you may not understand,
And his love to hold you gently
in the hollow of His hand.
“I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.”-John 14:18.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Green, L.-West P.Bch., FL 33407

John Doe

June 26, 2012

A friend and a mentor. He will be missed.

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