Edward J. Cannon died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at his residence. He was eighty years of age. Born in Brooklyn New York, he was the son of the late James and Mary McGinley Cannon. Edward was a longtime resident of New Britain.
Mr. Cannon a retired employee of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. He had previously owned and been bartender at the Center Tavern in Warminster. Edward had also been a horse trainer and exercise jockey at the Erdenheim Farm. He had also been employed by the Sandy Run County Club.
Ed was a very talented singer and enjoyed riding horses and golf.
Edward was the beloved husband of Mary “Gerry” Kelly Cannon for forty-eight years. He was the loving brother of Sally Carr of Laughlin NV, Eileen Morello of St. Petersburg FL, Kathy Cramer of Sun City AZ, and Elizabeth Caldron of New York City.
Relatives and Friends are invited to call from 11 AM to 12 noon on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Saint John the Baptist Church, 4040 Durham Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon. His interment will follow in Saint John the Baptist Cemetery, Haycock Township.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint John the Baptist Parish.
Condolences and memories may be left at www.lambfuneralhomeinc.com.
