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Joseph Cannarella Obituary

Joseph "Joe" John Cannarella, Jr. SUMTER, SC - Joseph "Joe" John Cannarella, Jr., 69, husband of Nancy "Nan" Hoar Cannarella, died Sunday, June 12, 2011. Surviving are his wife of Sumter; two daughters, Lisa Cannarella Dubay and husband David of Charleston and Anne Marie Cannarella Crowe of Sumter; five grandchildren, Joseph Micahel Dubay, Sarah Katherine Dubay, Isabella Marie Crowe, Jacob Joseph Crowe, and Julia Grace Dubay. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter. The family will receive friends following the memorial service in the church Parish Hall and other times at the home. Memorials may be made to The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, 171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409 or to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter is in charge of the arrangements. (803) 775-9386. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2011.

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Evan Dobelle

June 16, 2011

When I was a plebe Joe was bigger then life. He helped out when I needed support by just a wink and a nod. A gifted leader of men by just being.....Evan Dobelle

June 16, 2011

Nan, Claude and I just read about Joe's death in the diocesan newsletter. We were very sorry to learn of it. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe was a wonderful "big brother" along with Murdoch! Love, Cathy W. and Claude Dinkins Beaufort, SC

Al Dunn

June 15, 2011

Mrs. Cannarella, I read of Joe's passing online at my duty station here in Iraq. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe touched countless lifes and inspired others to live their dreams. God bless and keep you and your family safe. Sincerely, Al Dunn

Denise Curry

June 14, 2011

Joe will be greatly missed by so many people. He left a lasting impression on every one he met. The Lord blessed us with a very special person. He had such a wonderful personality and the gift to entertain. I will cherish the small amount of time I got to know Joe. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Sally Tuten

June 14, 2011

Nan, I was so sorry to hear about Joe. It has been a long time, but we were all very close friends. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sally Starr Tuten

John Poole

June 14, 2011

God bless the family. Matthew 5:4 Love John Perry & Margie H. Poole

Rod Engard

June 13, 2011

Joe enjoyed life and brought excitement to everyone he came into contact! Rod Engard 68/69 meat squad for the football team.

Joe Cannarella, Nov 2004 Citadel '64 40th Reunion

Brian "Barney" Siegmund

June 12, 2011

Joe is going to be greatly missed by all those who knew him, especially by those in his Citadel Class of 1964. He was a super classmate, a hard charging football player, a friend of everyone, and a person that loved life with gusto in the true sense of the word. Joe left you with an indelible impression that he was someone special that you would never forget. We will miss you Joe.
Barney Siegmund, '64, T Company

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