Joseph D. Cannon

April 29, 1934 - December 17, 2024

Joseph David Cannon, 90, of West Amwell, NJ passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ, surrounded by his wife Betty and son Mark. 

Joseph (Joe) Cannon was born on April 29th, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Ruth Cannon. Joe was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War and was incredibly proud of his service. He enjoyed a long, successful career in the NJ State Department of Corrections working his way up through the ranks to Superintendent. During his career, he organized the opening of two correctional facilities, Mid State and River Front.

He was a member of several fraternal organizations and was a lifetime member of PBA Local 105. Joe was an ardent Phillies, Eagles and Flyers fan and enjoyed attending Phillies games with his son, Mark. He always looked forward to spending time at his second home in Waretown, NJ, with his wife, Betty, and was known to frequently stump his family with U.S. history and sports trivia questions.

Joe was a patriotic, strong man with a great sense of humor. He was loving toward his wife, Betty, his “shotgun rider,” proud of his son, Mark, and enjoyed spending time and joking with his grandchildren. He believed in the importance of hard work and grit and instilled those values in his son.

Joe is survived by his loving wife, Betty;  his devoted son, Mark (Kate); his stepdaughter, Nicole; his grandchildren, Madison, Makayla, and EJ; his great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister, Shirley; his brother, Edward; his daughter, Diane; his son, David; and his granddaughter Lisa.  

Visitation for family and friends will be held on December 27, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Yardville Memorial Home, 30 Yardville-Allentown Rd, Yardville, NJ 08620.

 A graveside service will be held Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. SHARP at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Road, Newtown, PA 18940.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Animal Alliance of New Jersey, PO Box 1285, Belle Mead, NJ, where he and Betty adopted their beloved dog, Honey.  (https://www.animalalliancenj.org/donate).

Joe will be deeply missed by his family upon whom he made a profound and lasting mark.

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