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William Canning Obituary

Canning, William M. Lt. C.F.D., suddenly, age 55, Viet Nam U. S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee O'Brien) Canning, loving father of Bill Jr., C.F.D.F.A.O. (Renee), Michael, C.F.D.F.A.O. (fiancee, Julie Dufner) and Laurie Canning, dearest grandfather of Gianna and Joia, dear son of the late Eugene and the late Lottie (nee Marshalek) Canning, cherished brother of the late Chuck, Tom (Deon) and Jim (Rose), son-in-law of Josephine and the late Jack O'Brien, fond brother-in-law of Dan and Dean (Catherine) O'Brien, uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. from The Montclair-Lucania Funeral Home, 6901 W. Belmont Ave., to Our Lady of Victory Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Vistation Sunday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 773-622-9300. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for William Canning

Sponsored by Denise Saponara-Floramo and family, honored friends of Laurie Canning.

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Denise Saponara-Floramo & Family`

January 15, 2003

Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Mr. Canning, I have had the honor of being a student of his daughter Laurie, and anyone that raised such a wonderful, talented and kind person must himself have been extraordinary. My deepest condolences to the whole family, having lost my father at 24, one week after his 54th birthday, I can appreciate you're pain. If there is anything we can do, do not hesitate to ask.



Sincerely,



Chuck, Denise, Angela, Joseph, Josephine and Tatiana

Kelly O

January 9, 2003

People ask me when they hear the news if I was close to my uncle....My response to them is it was impossible not to be...He made sure that we knew he loved us whenever we saw or spoke to him...he made sure that you told him you loved him too. That was his way...it is our family's way...He had a warmth that shone thru in all he did and I will forever miss his sly grin and bright blue eyes...



Uncle Bill...Kelly loves you!

Phil Ukleja

January 9, 2003

To The Canning Family,



It's been many years but I just wanted to send my thoughts and condolences to you during your time of loss. Mr. Canning will be missed by many.



With Deepest Sympathy,

Phil Ukleja & Family

Mary Beth Hilbert

January 8, 2003

Dear Canning Family,

In this tragic loss I know all of your hearts are breaking, but please know that all of you are in my family's thoughts and prayers everyday. Please accept my sympathy's and sorry I wasnt able to speak with you at this time. Your Guardian Angel will look over each and everyone of you everyday and remember he has gone to a good place. His job as father is never done because now he looks over you in a higher place.



Yours truly

Mary Beth Hilbert and Family

Terry Ireland

January 6, 2003

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Canning Family. I met Bill at the Leaning Tower YMCA. It was always a pleasure to bump in to him at the Y. He was always smiling and had a nice word to say. I will miss him. Again may I extend my deepest sympathy to the family.

Frank McColgin

January 6, 2003

With sincere condolences to the Canning family. He will surely be missed.



Frank McColgin of Engine 22

Whitey Janas

January 5, 2003

With sympathy ot the Canning family

Paul Gizel

January 5, 2003

I enjoyed talking to him while working at the Leaning Tower "Y".

He was a sweet person to talk to and he seemed to enjoy life. He was always smiling and very much so on that day of January 3rd. I will miss him dearly.

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