It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John McMahon Canning, Sr.
on February 3, 2021, at the age of 82. John was born on August 1, 1938, the son of Isabel (Frank)and Lloyd Canning. John grew up in Poughkeepsie with brothers Lloyd, Bobby and twin brother Jimmy. After graduating from Poughkeepsie High School he enlisted in the Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Newport News. John settled in Hyde Park with first wife Nina (Buchanan) and their sons, Lloyd, Todd and John, Jr. He later resided in Red Hook with his late wife Carol, and sons Sean, Kevin, and Timmy.
John had many jobs, but he was most proud of his thirty plus year career as a mail carrier for the U.S.Postal service. He was known around Poughkeepsie as everyone’s favorite mailman. John was quick with a joke and loved to share stories. In his earlier days he spent his free time fishing, hunting, golfing or on Cape Cod with his brothers and friends.
John is survived by his children, Lloyd & Dorinda, Todd & Susan, John & Diana, Tim & Gina and Sean; his twin brother Jim, sister-in-law Pat and sister-in-law Lorraine; eleven grandchildren, Derick, Rebecca (Frank), Christopher, Abigail (Chris), Cameron, Peter (Taylor), Isabel, Max, Kyle, Avery and Tabitha; two great grandchildren, Zoey and Landon; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his favorite cat companion Bobby. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carol, his stepson, Kevin Richardson, his brothers Lloyd and Bobby, and his final partner in life, Betty Skelly.
Calling hours will be held from 4pm - 7pm on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Wm. G. Miller & Son FH,371 Hooker Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY. Burial will take place in the Spring in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Barrytown, NY. Face covering and social distancing will be respected by all attendees. If you are uncomfortable attending in person, we invite you to share a memory online at www.wmgmillerfuneralhome.com . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Castle Point VA, https://www.hudsonvalley.va.gov/giving or Disabled American Veterans Trust https://www.dav.org/ .