Robert J. Cannito, age 81, of Farmington, Missouri passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Robert was born December 28, 1938 in Saint Louis, Missouri to Claudine Cannito (nee Hubbard) and Joseph Cannito.
Robert is survived by his wife, Linda Cannito (nee Jesick); step-son Brian Cook; and daughter-in-law Brenda Cook. He is also survived by his sister Valerie Brunk and brother-in-laws Rick Brunk and Charlie Merz. He was beloved grandpa to Bryan Olsen, Brendan (Haley) Cook and Blake Cook.
Robert was preceded in death by his step-daughter Dawn Michelle Cook; his parents Joseph Cannito and Claudine Cannito (nee Hubbard) and his sister Vicki Merz.
Robert was an over the road truck driver and proud member of the Teamsters. He was a man of many talents who could fix about anything and was always glad to give a helping hand. He dearly loved his family and will be greatly missed by them and all his friends.
The visitation for Robert is from 4-8 pm, Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold, Missouri 63010. A celebration of life for Robert is at 11 am, Friday, October 23, 2020. A committal follows at Shepherd Hills Cemetery, 1925 Old State Rd M, Barnhart, Missouri 63012.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.heiligtagfuneralhome.com for the Cannito family.
