Joseph P. Canniff Jr.

JOSEPH P. CANNIFF, JR.

Age 54, of Mokena, passed away June 7th, 2020 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, after a valiant battle with gastric cancer.

Beloved husband of Sharon Canniff (Pitlik), loving father of Joseph P. Canniff III, Jack Canniff, Katie Canniff; devoted son of Joan Canniff (Narkus) and the late Joseph P. Canniff Sr., fond brother of Daniel Canniff; dear son in-law of Judy Pitlik (Lengyel) and the late Patrick Pitlik, cherished brother in-law of Jim (Julie) Pitlik, Ron Pitlik, Mark Pitlik; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Joseph graduated from Columbia College, and was a Union Carpenter prior to beginning his career in IT sales. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mokena. Joe coached several Mokena Park District Basketball teams through the years. He was a guitarist with the band Boom Hank during their 1995 release of “Nuisance” and owns the copyright for the song, “Carry Me.” Joe was best known for being a charming storyteller who enjoyed making others laugh.

Funeral Mass:
July 25, 2020
10 a.m.
St. Mary’s
19515 South 115th Ave.
Mokena, Il 60448


Interment Private
In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.