Brian George Cannon

CANNON - Brian G. Suddenly, November 24, 2015, beloved son of Marjorie D. (Foley) and the late George T. Cannon Jr.; dear father of Lauren, Carolyn, Brian Jr.; loving brother of Colleen, Bill Cannon, Pamela (Craig) Bower, Marjorie (Matt) Zdrojewski; dear uncle of Michael, Katie, Jeffrey, Joshua, Andrew, Connor. Friends may call Monday 4-8 PM at the DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 8630 Transit Rd., East Amherst (one mile north of Maple, just past Klein Rd.). Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial from the Newman Center at the University of Buffalo, 495 Skinnersville Rd., Amherst, Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of WNY or a charity of your choice. www.denglerrobertspernafuneral.com

Brian G. Cannon, managing director of Cobblestone Capital Partners, died Tuesday. He was 56.

He was born in Buffalo and graduated from Amherst High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Clarkson University and a master’s in finance from Canisius College.

Mr. Cannon, of Amherst, started his career at M&T Bank in 1983 and quickly rose through the ranks to become a district manager overseeing five branches.

In 2000, he started the wealth management division of Dopkins Wealth Management. In 2012, he formed Cobblestone Capital Partners, providing investment advice to individuals, corporations and institutional investors.

Mr. Cannon was known for his quick wit and public speaking abilities. He enjoyed golf, snowmobiling, and flying model airplanes and drones.

Survivors include his mother, Marjorie; two daughters, Lauren and Carolyn; a son, Brian Jr.; three sisters, Colleen Cannon, Pamela Bower and Marjorie Zdrojewski; and a brother, Bill.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Newman Center at the University at Buffalo, 495 Skinnersville Road, Amherst.