Walter Cannon, Jr. Tribute

    Walter's family was the pride and joy of his life. Walter was a loving husband of Jennifer and proud and dedicated father of his two children, Wyatt and Josie. 
    Walter's personality was larger than life. He's was a man's man who had a tough guy personality on the outside, and a big-hearted, warm and sincere personality on the inside.  For those who got to know him, Walter was someone who you instantly liked and wanted to be around. He loved to make his friends and family laugh, and he was ever the quick witted comedian and observer of life.
    Walter was also a very proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local #3 in NYC.  He worked as an electrician for for the IBEW for 26 years. Many of his best friends in life were made while on the job.     Walter was a talented master electrician and a rising star in local 3.  He was especially proud of his recent appointment to shop steward and his important work with both the Allied Club and Catholic Council.
    Walter was an avid hunter, fisherman, and motorcycle enthusiast. He loved being outdoors with his friends, and he greatly enjoyed numerous deep-sea fishing trips and both duck and deer-hunting excursions. He also loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and driving around in his new Chevy pickup truck.
    Walter's proudest moments in life were the day he married his wife Jennifer and when his two children, Wyatt and Josie were born. 
    Walter's life ended suddenly when his motorcycle was struck by a car.  As far as we know, he died instantly and did not suffer.  He was doing something he loved at the time...riding his motorcycle.    
    Walter took an active role in raising his children to be both good Catholics and to appreciate the values and doctrines of the Catholic Church.  Walter and his family attended mass weekly.  Both his children are currently enrolled in catholic school.  His son Wyatt made his first communion on May 10th. Both his children are excellent students and love to read.
    If Walter could have spoken at his services in May, I think he would have been both overwhelmed and honored by the outpouring of love and support from his family and many friends.  He would have thanked each one of your individually, and he would have also shared his love and admiration for you!
    While Walter is no longer here with us, we can all take at least some comfort in knowing that his memory will live in our hearts and minds forever.  We were all honored and privileged to have known him, even if only for a short time.
    Walter's family would again like to thank everyone for their tremendous outpouring of love, support, and generosity. 
    As we all continue to grieve and remember Walter's great life, please feel free to add a photo, a favorite memory, a good deed, a story, a random act of kindness, or perhaps a funny moment that you shared with Walter. We hope that this collection of photos and memories will become something amazing for all of us to cherish for many years to come!

By Brother Bill