Joseph V. Cannon
September 4, 1923 — October 5, 2017
HOCKESSIN, DE – Joseph V. Cannon, 94, a Troy native, passed away on October 5, 2017 in Wilmington, DE, after a short illness.
Born in Troy, he was the son of the late J. Howard and Margaret Cannon. Joe was a 1941 graduate of LaSalle Institute. He was a bombardier pilot during WWII and flew 50 missions on B-17’s. As a young man, Joe was an Assistant Pro at Mohawk Golf Club in Schenectady. He was a professional golfer and served as the Director of Golf at Clubs in Virginia, Delaware and Florida. Joe was the consummate gentleman and lived a faith filled life.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Beverly Quinn Cannon, four children, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Joe is the dear brother of Sally Cannon Dorn of Schenectady, Sister Sara Ann Cannon CSJ of Latham and the late Jack Cannon, Joan O’Hearn, Father Bill Cannon and Paul Cannon.
Funeral services were held in Delaware. Memorial contributions may be made to Amigos de Jesus, 126 Woodland Ave., Malvern, PA 19355 or to St. Joseph on the Brandywine, 10 Old Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19807. To leave a message of condolence for the family visit www.CannonFuneral.com