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Paul Cannon who was the Chief of the division of Cardiology and a Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons died on Jan 2, 2018 at his home in Wyckoff, NJ after many years of Parkinson's disease. He was 84.
Born February 20th, 1933 in New York City, he graduated from Holy Cross College in Worcester MA and obtained his MD from Harvard Medical School. After completing his residency training at the Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, he spent his entire career rising through the academic ranks of the Department of Medicine at Columbia University from Instructor to Professor assuming the directorship of the Division of Cardiology in 1986 and held the first Hatch Chair in Cardiology at Columbia University. He retired in 2003. He received an Honorary degree from Holy Cross College in 1977.
Dr. Cannon has made many scientific contributions on the understanding of high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He was one of the first to develop nuclear stress tests, that are widely used today. He published more than 350 research articles in leading scientific journals. In addition, Dr. Cannon played violin throughout his life, including in the Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra. He loved history, reading, to travel, and was devoted to his family.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years Chantal de Cannart d'Hamale, his brother Kerry and sister Rita Dowling, 4 children: Chris (and Sophie), Peter (and Nancy), Anne (and Stacey) Cowles, and Karen (and Marc) de Saint Phalle, and 9 grandchildren Olivia, Gregory, Charlie, James, William, John, Margaret, Claire, and Remy.
There will be a visitation on Saturday January 6th, from 4-6 pm at C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home, 306 East Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood NJ 07450. The funeral will be at 2 PM, Sunday January 7th St Elizabeth's Church, 700 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St, Worcester MA 01610. Www.holycross.edu/give For online condolences visit www.vanemburgh.com
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January 6, 2018
On behalf of the pharmacy department at nypbmh. we would like to send our condolences and prayers to the family
January 5, 2018
Please accept my condolences. God almighty will comfort you and help you through these difficult moments. 2THESSALONIANS 2:16,17
Pilar
January 5, 2018
My deepest condolences. The death of a loved one is very painful, that is why God comforts us with his word the Bible where he says: He is 'the God who provides comfort' (Romans 15: 5)
Jean Sealey-Laragh
January 5, 2018
Dear Chantal,
It is with deep sadness that I learned of Paul's passing. He was a great physician-scientist and a good friend to John over many years. My condolences to you all.
Sincerely,
Jean Sealey Laragh
January 5, 2018
To the family of Paul Cannon, my deepest condolences. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace.
EW, NYC
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