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John Cannon Obituary
John Thomas Cannon, Jr., (Taz), passed away Friday, April 10th, 2020. He was 63 years old.
Taz was a larger than life character, living a colorful 45 years in Ithaca, NY. Taz was the legendary drummer for several local bands, notably Pete Panek and the Blue Cats and Lost Sailors. He was an extremely talented thespian performing for Firehouse Theatre, amongst other local venues and a member of Toastmasters International for which he was District 65 Governor. He was also the host of WICB FM Ithaca's Blues Progressions for many years. John attended Ithaca College and graduated with honors from TC3. Recently, Taz ran an Adult Home named Kitty Lane with his then partner, Audrey Feint. Taz's huge, warm energy and enthusiasm for life will be missed by all. He is survived by his three beloved cats, Moose, Lightning and Phoebe, his stepmother, Dorothy Cannon, his sisters Elizabeth Cannon (Taro Suzuki) and Amy Cannon (Wayne Mellor) and his two nieces, Ellison Mellor (Shyaan Hasnain) and Lucille Mellor DeBernardi (Dan DeBernardi) along with stepbrothers and stepsisters and their children. A Memorial Gathering will be announced on FB when we are all safe from Covid-19.
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Scott L Brown
April 9, 2022
Hard to believe two years have past and I can still hear your drums playing. You are missed and never forgotten
Katy Corneel
May 2, 2020
Deepest condolences to all your friends and family who will miss your bright spirit. Love you Taz. See you on the flip side my friend
Chris Kent
April 27, 2020
I knew Taz through Toastmasters and he will be missed. My condolences to all his family and those who knew him. -Chris K.
Laura H
April 27, 2020
Will miss your friendly vibe at every musical event, Taz. Condolences to your family and friends
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rich kaske
April 26, 2020
Taz, thanks so much for all the great times, the decades of Blue Mondays, jams at the Park, and laugh-sessions in the basement of the Nines. You've been truly one of the nicest guys to walk this earth, and beloved by everyone who ever met you no matter how briefly. Well played, my brother.
-- Klug
April 24, 2020
Taz I will always remember the laughs,hugs and your smiles that always brought joy to everyone around you. Not to mention your great drumming and yummy cookies ! I'm great full to have known you and our shared friendship. Until we meet again dear friend. You will be missed
Laurie LJ Lees
Liz
April 23, 2020
Taz... You brought life and laughter to every where you went. You are loved and missed.
Tim and Tina Murphy
April 22, 2020
Taz ..
We will eternally miss you, your laugh, your smile, the sun glasses, the camera, the cookies, the hugs and the drums...New Year's eve will never be the same...
Melody Lowie
April 22, 2020
Will miss you John, thank you for help taking care of our mom and all your wisdom.
Elizabeth Bosman
April 22, 2020
My family has known John for 40 years or so. He always made me laugh. Our sincere simpathy to his family and friends.
April 22, 2020
To be in his orbit was to feel out of this world - he made everything and everyone extra special and loved! Thank you, Taz, for 20 years of an out-of-this-world friendship!
Please save me some cookies! xo
Scott Brown
April 22, 2020
Taz was an original one of a kind guy. I use to run video for him. Anyone who has ever been to the haunt, the Rongo, stellar stereo would know and love TazR.I.P. my friend
Mike Thuesen
April 21, 2020
Taz, I'll see you and Fletcher on the flip side. Kick your sticks warm.
Mike Thuesen
Last living member of Stark Raven
Richelle Bosman
April 21, 2020
My condolences for your loss. I've known you almost 40 years. I hope you and my Dad are having a good long laugh together now.
Jeffrey Eldredge
April 21, 2020
We played together in Blue Shadows way, way back in the day. We had a regular lunch date at Simeon's. Outlandish humor was a big part of hanging with Taz. I never left an encounter with him without a smile on my face. I didn't see him very much for the last 30 years, but I'll miss him and I am sorry for the loss that this represents for so many other folks.
Roger Morehouse
April 19, 2020
Taz, Thank you for all of the Toastmasters experiences you provided.
...they're all askin' bout you...down on the farm
Marc jacoby
April 18, 2020
A generous, kind, caring and musical gentleman, 1/2 of our first 'real' rhythm section along with Eric Ott (r.i.p.). A toast to the toastmaster himself, a Pirate, a Lost Sailor, a Blue Monday ambassador! Eternal peace T.D.!!
Nic
April 17, 2020
This makes me so sad. I havent seen you in years, pixie sticks will always make me think of you ❤
Noelle Feint
April 17, 2020
I was so shocked and so saddened to learn of Taz's passing. He was truly one of the nicest people I've known. Much love to all of his family and friends.
Mark Sullivan
April 16, 2020
Taz, thank you for all the memories! May you Rest In Peace.
Steven Epstein
April 16, 2020
To John's everlasting memory.
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