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In Memory Alumni

John B Canale - Class Of 1968

Formerly of Amherst, NY, Jack passed away in Phoenix, Arizona. Beloved husband of 46 years to Penny

(nee Scherf) Canale. Devoted and cherished father of Kristin Canale-Pawlowski. Loving grandfather

“Bamps” of Braydon and Tessa Pawlowski: Adored brother of Annie (late Jeffrey) Kozlin. Jack was the son of the late John and late Gladys “Becky” Canale and the son in law of Paul (late Alice) Scherf Sr. He will be remembered fondly by his brothers-in- law Paul (Ann Marie) Scherf Jr. and Gregory Scherf. Jack is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Jack was a 1968 graduate of Amherst Central High School and a 1972 graduate of Norwich University, Burlington, VT. He began his career with Sunshine Feed and Grain before opening Upstate Trading Corp in 1994, staying at the helm until he and Penny relocated to Phoenix in 2004. Not one to be idle, Jack most recently was enjoying being in sales for Arizona Sun Control Products. An avid Buffalo Bills fan, Jack enjoyed “talking football” with his grandson Braydon and was the “fun flying companion” of his granddaughter Tessa always having candy at the ready on their

flights to visit family and friends in Buffalo and for their vacations to Florida. A celebration of Jack’s life

will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 from 4 pm-7 pm at Lebro’s Restaurant, 330 Campbell Blvd.,

Getzville, NY 14068.