Paul Vincent Cannarella, age 96, passed away on August 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife June. Paul is survived by his children: Michael (Gabriela Downey), David (Kathy Procter), Stephen (the late Lisa), Paula (Dean) Farley, William (April); step-son: David (Robin) Keyser; 13 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. His granddaughter, Megan Keyser, was his caretaker and best friend for the last several years. Paul was a WWII Army Veteran and served from 1942-1945. He was a member of the 66th Armored Regiment of the 2nd Armored Division “Hell on Wheels” under General George Patton, and attended all the yearly reunions. Paul and his granddaughter, Megan, traveled to the Netherlands in September of 2016, where he was invited to the 72nd commemoration of Operation Market Gardens, which restored freedom to the Netherlands and Europe. He was made a distinguished Knight in the Order of St. George. Paul was also a charter member of the National WWII Museum. Paul’s dream was to fly and he got his pilot’s license and his own plane when he was around 40 years old. Paul and his wife, June, enjoyed spending winters in Florida with their friends and traveling, especially their several trips to Hawaii. In lieu of flowers donations to the Arsenal of Democracy Museum, 45699 Joseph Street, Shelby Township, MI 48317, would be appreciated. Visitation, Friday, September 6, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Kaul Funeral Home, 28433 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores. Funeral service on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
