John M. "Jack" Cannon

November 24, 1937 - April 20, 2013

John M. “Jack” Cannon, 75, of Custer Park, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2013 at his home. Jack was born November 24, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Alfred and Mary (nee Joyce) Cannon. He was the beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Perrin), his wife of nearly 50 years. He was the devoted father of Stacie (Louie) Forti of Stillwater, MN, predeceased by Baby John, Paul (Lisa) Cannon of Braidwood, Vincent (Nadia) Cannon of Plainfield, Matthew (Michele) Cannon of Naperville, Kay (Eben Russell) Cannon of Studio City, CA, Mary (Dennis) Van Milligen of Plainfield, and Luke (Cynthia) Cannon of Naperville; and devoted grandfather to fourteen grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and one step great granddaughter. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Dolores (late brother Bill) Cannon and his brother-in-law Andrew Evans (late sister Patricia “Cannon” Evans). Jack graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Chicago in 1955, St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN in 1959, and Loyola Law School in 1962. Jack served in the United States Army and, prior to enrolling at St. Joseph’s, was a minor league pitcher for the Chicago White Sox. For nearly 50 years, Jack practiced law in Cook and Will Counties, which included overseeing operations at his own law firm in Tinley Park, IL. Jack was a member of the Illinois Bar Association and Will County Bar Association, and was a former fourth degree member in the Knights of Columbus. Jack was a member of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Braidwood. He coached his sons in summer baseball for many years in Custer Park and Braidwood. His hobbies included shooting pool, bowling, western movies and watching his favorite team, the Chicago White Sox. Funeral services will be from the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Friday, April 26, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. to the Immaculate Conception Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Show Reddy Allam will officiate. Interment with follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood, IL. The visitation will be Thursday, April 25, from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in his name may be directed to Hospice of Kankakee Valley.