Henry William Cannon, Sr. – Obituary
Henry William Cannon, Sr., age 74, of Franklinville, NJ, passed away on January 22,
2020.
Born in Darby, PA to Henrietta and James Cannon, he was the fifth of twelve children. At
the age of 23, he married Jayne Clarke and began his family and career as a painter. They
had three children and resided in Franklinville, NJ. Hank coached his children in softball
and baseball. He was the owner of HJC Painting. Hank enjoyed: fishing, crabbing,
camping, spending time with his children/grandchildren, playing horseshoes at Cannon
family gatherings, taking his walks, playing the lottery, and watching/attending Flyers &
Phillies games with family. He also had a large heart for animals and loved watching his
grandchildren grow up together.
Hank was a devoted father to Tracy Cioffi (Tony), Denise Burns (Louie Crescitelli) and
Henry Cannon, Jr. (Rhi). Loving grandfather of Cody (Deonna), JT (Shannon), Dalton
(Rachel), Mason (Ben), Gaven, Aidan, Landon, Peyton, Hunter, Nathan, and Colton.
Loving great grandfather of Blake & expecting a second great grandchild in August 2020.
Dear brother of Henrietta Hasselman, James Cannon (Eleanor), John Cannon (Carol),
Robert Cannon (Joan), William Cannon (Joanne), Michael Cannon, Florence Rode (Steve),
Marianne O’Connor (Don), Thomas Cannon (Doreen), Daniel Cannon and the late Patrick
Cannon (LuAnne). He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to his services on Saturday, February 1st, 2020 at
Calvary Chapel Gloucester County, 5360 Rt. 42, Blackwood, NJ 08012 (856-302-1804)
10am-11am Visitation
11am-12pm Celebration of Life
Luncheon to follow at Geets Diner (14 N. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown, NJ 08094
(856-341-9779)
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/donate.html
To sign the guestbook online, please visit www.FarnelliFuneralHome.com