Charlotte Ann Cannava

Charlotte Ann Cannava died peacefully on April 29, 2023. She leaves behind her devoted husband Richard Cannava, her brother John Marenzana, and her three children Elaine Rock Viccora, Glenn Rock, and Robert Rock and their families.

Charlotte was born in New Britain, Connecticut on January 25, 1941. She studied sociology at Albertus Magnus College in Connecticut and then obtained her master’s degree in education from Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts while raising her three young children.

She was a dedicated teacher who taught elementary students on an Air Force base, at an international school in Venezuela, and, most recently, in Colorado Springs. After she and Richard married and moved to Colorado in 1993, Charlotte taught 4th and 5th grade and was a reading specialist at Cheyenne Mountain Elementary. Charlotte and Richard shared many adventures together as they traveled extensively, rode motorcycles, and enjoyed ballroom dancing.

Through the years, Charlotte's warm smile and generous spirit attracted a wide circle of people who loved her, including her cherished grandchildren, the Cannava clan, dear friends from college, her tennis and bridge buddies in Plymouth, and friends from her book club, Bible study group, and exercise classes in Colorado Springs. While the past few years were challenging, Charlotte packed many fun times and rich relationships into her 80+ years. She will be missed very much.

A Catholic Memorial Service will be held at 11:00AM, Monday, May 22, 2023 at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 North Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

A Committal Service will follow at Pikes Peak National Cemetery for immediate family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Colorado Parkinson Foundation or Pikes Peak Library Foundation are appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Swan-Law.com for the Cannava family.