In Memory Of
William J. Canavally
1934
2014
William J. Canavally
May 30, 1934 — October 2, 2014
William J. Canavally, 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
William was born in Troy to the late James and Marguerite Canavally. He had an extensive background in law enforcement and left the area to pursue an acting career in California. After living in California for a few years he would return to the Capital district and resumed his career in Law Enforcement and raised his family.
William loved spending time with all of his grandchildren, being part of every activity he could.He also enjoyed traveling, especially the annual trips to Aruba with his wife Joyce, where they have met so many friends through the years.
In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his wife of over 41 years, Joyce Canavally; and his sister Marie Martin.
William is survived by his children, Damon, Kyle, and Kristin; and his cherished grandchildren, Devin, Isabella, Kyle Jr., Alexis, Kameron, and Connor. He is also survived by his brother and sister, James Canavally and Kathryn Ryan.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 9:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie, then to St. Augustine Catholic Church in Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
William was born in Troy to the late James and Marguerite Canavally. He had an extensive background in law enforcement and left the area to pursue an acting career in California. After living in California for a few years he would return to the Capital district and resumed his career in Law Enforcement and raised his family.
William loved spending time with all of his grandchildren, being part of every activity he could.He also enjoyed traveling, especially the annual trips to Aruba with his wife Joyce, where they have met so many friends through the years.
In addition to his parents, William was predeceased by his wife of over 41 years, Joyce Canavally; and his sister Marie Martin.
William is survived by his children, Damon, Kyle, and Kristin; and his cherished grandchildren, Devin, Isabella, Kyle Jr., Alexis, Kameron, and Connor. He is also survived by his brother and sister, James Canavally and Kathryn Ryan.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at 9:00 am at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie, then to St. Augustine Catholic Church in Troy where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow the Mass in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville, NY.
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