Keohane Funeral Home

Cannata, Paul A., 93, of Quincy, died July 10, 2018.

Beloved husband of 35 years to Maryann E. (Cirino) Cannata of Quincy. Loving father to Patricia Caulfield of Osterville, Dianne Cannata of Milton, Rosanne Coronella of Quincy and Lisa Differ of Quincy and the late Kenneth D. Cannata, Joan E. McIntyre, Paul A. Cannata, Jr. and Anthony P. Milano. Cherished brother to Mary Eldredge of Chatham, William Cannata of Plymouth, and the late Joseph, Robert, Charles, Claire, and Edmund Cannata, Eleanore LaCivita, and Ann Morley. Devoted grandfather to 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Paul worked at the James P. Timilty School for 47 years. He loved playing tennis, drums, piano, and keyboard.  He also loved listening to music, especially Big Band. Paul was known by family and friends for his terrific sense of humor and loving heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Tuesday 10 AM-12 PM in the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., QUINCY followed by a funeral home service at 12 PM. Cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Paul may be made to Alzheimers Assn., MA Chapter, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452 or to Hospice of the South Shore, 30 Reservoir Park Drive, Rockland, MA 02370.