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Michael Joseph Cannamela

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Michael Cannamela Obituary

Waterford - Michael Joseph Cannamela of Waterford, died at Yale-New Haven Hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Katie Cannamela and her partner, Annamara Montesi; and his daughter, Gabrielle and her husband, Christopher Kyne. Mr. Cannamela is also survived by his beloved granddaughter, Aquinnah Kyne.

A celebration of Mr. Cannamela's life will be held in the spring.

Donations may be made to the New London Area Food Pantry.

The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Jan. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Cannamela

30 Entries

Cathy Meiklem

January 30, 2014

Katie and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending you all love and light.

Dan Shepatin

January 16, 2014

Dear Mrs. Cannamela: I am deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Cannamela's untimely passing. He was truly one of the best teachers I ever had at any level. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 15, 2014

To Joan and the Cannemela Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Michael's untimely passing. As part of a long line of Waterford educators, I shared our collective good fortune knowing and working with Mike as a part of Waterford's educational family -- and also much later as an RTM colleague.

My years in Waterford were both enriched, and frequently enlivened, through interactions with Mike as a faculty member -- and especially in dozens of meetings involving his leadership in the Waterford Federation of Classroom Teachers. He always said what he believed and believed what he said -- but also always respectful of varied views and opinions.

Michael Cannemela exemplified the best in teachers as reflected in the many letters of condolences from former students whose lives he enriched at Clark Lane. He was a good friend to many, a devoted husband and father, and, along with decades of his educational colleagues, contributed immensely to the lives of those he taught and guided.

We will all miss him tremendously.

David Cattanach

Alfredo Poletti

January 14, 2014

My wife and I are deeply sorry for your family's loss. We will have him in our prayers.

Wes & Linda Kenyon

January 14, 2014

Joanie and family,
We are very sorry to hear about Michael's passing. He was an outstanding person and dedicated to his community. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Karen Foley

January 13, 2014

Dear Mrs. Cannamela,
I am so sorry for your family's loss. My brother John and I both had Mr. Cannamela for home room in the portables at Clark Lane, and you were my 8th grade social studies teacher. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Ruddy Foley

Josh Sheppard

January 13, 2014

Mr. Cannamela, you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the family. One of my favorite teachers/coaches.

Ron and Hester Ham

January 13, 2014

We are so sorry for your family's loss. We remember when you began teaching and started your family.

Joanne and John Albert

January 13, 2014

So sorry to hear of Mr. Cannamela's passing. We both had him as a teacher at Clark Lane Middle School back in the 80s. He will always be a part of that wonderful time of our lives. Peace be with his family and friends.

Wil Reed

January 13, 2014

Mike was one of my first mentors. I can remember sitting in the portables in both English and Language Arts as if it was yesterday. Mr. C. was a true inspiration to me. If I can encourage students 1/2 as well as he did I will feel as if I have accomplished a great deal. My deepest sympathies to the family for your loss but we are all better people for knowing Mike.

Ray Bogue

January 13, 2014

To the Cannamela family

I'm sorry for your terrible loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dianne Patton

January 13, 2014

I'm so sorry and and saddened to hear of the passing of Mr Cannamella. I had him as a teacher in 7 th grade. What a wonderful teacher! I will always remember his voice and great smile. I hope you find peace knowing that he was loved by many people.

clms student '95

January 13, 2014

Last week I was thinking about how I should send a thank you note to the best teacher I've ever had. It happens at least once a year. I'm so sorry I missed the opportunity. Mr Mike (as I now think of him) took us 8th graders seriously. The Waterford learning community has lost an incredible role model

Patricia Mosley-Bove

January 12, 2014

Dear Mrs.Cannamela and family,I was shocked and saddened by the death of one of the greatest teachers ever in Clark Lane,I had you,Mrs.Cannamela as a student in 7th grade,your husband was really one of the nicest teachers ever,I always remembered his smile every time and he was an inspiration to all of us,my prayers,sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Sleeper( King)

January 12, 2014

To the Cannamela family, He was a very nice teacher. I had him in 8th grade in 1972-73 at Clark Lane. He will be missed. Your in my prayers.

Penny Rathfelder Wilkinson

January 12, 2014

Mrs. Cannamela & family. I am praying for comfort for you as you greve Mr. Cannamelas' sudden passing. He was a wonderful teacher & person. He touched many lives. God's Bless you.

cecile Feldman

January 12, 2014

Dear Katie,
So sorry to hear about your dad.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Je t'embrasse,
Cecile

Bob Robarge

January 12, 2014

Sorry about your loss .Martha and Bob Robarge.

January 12, 2014

Sorry for your loss great guy .Martha and Bob Robarge.

Andreanna M

January 12, 2014

Cannamela family,

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Cannamela. As a teacher and a person, he taught me so much; not only how to be a good student, but also how to be a good person. I will never forget our Friday morning breakfasts when I was in middle school or his humor. He was an inspiration and will continue to live on in so many people. May your memories of him help to comfort your heart through this difficult time.

Julieann Ruggiero-Swanson

January 12, 2014

Mrs. Cannamela, Katie, Gabrielle and family; As with so many, I was shocked and saddened at the news of Mr. Cannamela's passing. He was such a wonderful gentleman and I consider myself so privileged to have had him as a teacher at Clark Lane. Mr “C” definitely was the personification of what a teacher should be. May the many accolades that you read about him during this time be some sort of comfort. Many prayers to you all.

Linda Needham

January 12, 2014

To the Cannamela family. I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I have only known him for the last 2 years through habitat for humanity, but the two years were enough to show me how caring and determined he was. I appreciate all the work he did on my home. And I am glad I had the chance to meet someone who puts others first and gave up his free time to help people make their homes.

Paula Gentry

January 12, 2014

Dear Mrs. Cannamela and Family,
My heart is beyond heavy. We lost a great man. Mr. C touched so many people. He will never be forgotten. Thoughts and prayers to all.

Lori Herde

January 12, 2014

Mrs Cannamela, I was very sad to hear of Mr. Cannamela's passing. I still remember being in his homeroom class and the great talks we would have. He was a great teacher and caring person. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lori Strutt Herde

Betsy, Grant, Carrie and Bess Ritter

January 12, 2014

Dear Joan and the Cannamela Family, We were devastated to learn of Mike's passing. He was a truly valued member of our community, a stand-out teacher and friend. His work will remain for the benefit of generations to come, and he will be missed every day.

January 12, 2014

Joan and family,

Mr. Cannamela was for so many students the most influential and significant teacher in their lives. His words and actions could motivate students who seemed unreachable, and for that his legacy will be unmeasurable. It is always those who are so uniquely kind and giving that are taken too soon. Our hearts are with you.

WHS - Class of 2008

Andrew W.

January 12, 2014

Looking back, I had only a handful of great teachers. Mike was the first great teacher I ever had. He was the benchmark by which all others would be judged. He taught me to think freely, taught me to take risks and taught me how awesome Pilot G2 pens are.

Mike was also a great person, always willing to say more than hello, regardless of his schedule. I'll miss running into him around town or at the boat launch where I always offered to let him cut me in line. It was an offer he always refused.

Kerry Clair

January 12, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind man. He had such a great smile. He so obviously loved his family and it showed in everything he did. What a terrible loss for this world.

Mary & Sam Porter-Price

January 12, 2014

Dear Joan and Family,
Our sincere sympathy upon Michael's passing. May you find comfort in your many happy memories of time spent together.

Sincerely,

January 12, 2014

dear joan and family, i am sooo sorry to hear of your sadness!! my deepest sympathy to you & your family. now he can rest in God's hand!! most sincerely and lovingly , dino dart.

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